When I feel Worried | A Gentle Social Story with Child Support Pages
A calm, reassuring social story designed to support children when worry feels big—at home, on the go, and in everyday moments.
When worry feels overwhelming, children need gentle support—not pressure.
When I Feel Worried is a calming social story created to help children understand worry, notice how it feels in their body, and find reassurance through presence, breath, and faith-based truth.
This resource is designed to be read together during calm moments and revisited through simple child support pages when worry arises unexpectedly.
What’s Included
✔ A gentle social story with simple, reassuring language
✔ Calming visuals designed to reduce overwhelm
✔ Child support pages for quick, on-the-go use
✔ Two child support formats:
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Full-page (8.5 × 11) for home, classroom, or calm-down spaces
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Small card size (3.5 × 4.5) for transitions, appointments, or travel
✔ Caregiver guidance with practical and faith-based support
✔ Printable digital PDF (instant download)
How the Child Support Pages Are Used
The child support pages are designed for moments when there isn’t time to read the full social story again.
They provide a simple visual reminder to support regulation during transitions, stressful situations, or everyday moments when worry surfaces.
These pages support the story—they do not replace it.
Designed For
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Anxious children
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Neurodivergent learners
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Families seeking gentle emotional support
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Classrooms and homeschool settings
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Churches and special needs ministries
This resource is low-demand, requires no writing, and places an emphasis on co-regulation and reassurance.
Faith-Based Support
This resource is created from a Christian worldview and gently points children to God’s presence during worry without pressure or expectation.
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.” — Psalm 56:3
Important Notes
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This is a digital download. No physical product will be shipped.
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For personal, classroom, or single ministry use.
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Not intended to diagnose or replace professional support.