18 Magic Questions That Unlock Your Anxious Child's Hidden Feelings

As promised; here are the questions from EP106 of the Parenting with Huddle Wisdom Podcast

1. Questions to Explore the Origins of Anxiety:
a. "When did you first notice feeling worried or anxious?"
b. "Can you remember a time when you didn't feel anxious? What was different then?"
c. "Has anything changed recently in your life that might be making you feel more worried?"

2. Questions to Understand Physical Sensations:
a. "When you feel anxious, what does it feel like in your body?"
b. "Where in your body do you feel the anxiety the most?"
c. "If your anxiety had a color or shape, what would it look like?"

3. Questions to Identify Triggers:
a. "What kinds of situations make you feel the most anxious?"
b. "Is there a particular time of day when you tend to feel more anxious?"
c. "Do you notice any thoughts that pop into your head when you start feeling anxious?"

4. Questions to Explore Coping Mechanisms:
a. "What helps you feel better when you're feeling anxious?"
b. "Is there something you wish you could do or say when you're feeling anxious?"
c. "If your best friend was feeling anxious, what advice would you give them?"

5. Questions to Understand the Impact of Anxiety:
a. "How does anxiety affect your day-to-day life?"
b. "Are there things you avoid doing because of anxiety?"
c. "How does anxiety affect your relationships with friends or family?"

6. Questions to Explore Support Systems:
a. "Who do you feel most comfortable talking to about your worries?"
b. "What could I (or we as a family) do to help you feel less anxious?"
c. "Would you like to talk to someone outside the family about your anxiety, like a counselor?"