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Worksheet A: The Anxiety Cycle in Action

Identify the components of the anxiety cycle as they appear in your loved one's life and your own responses.

Week 1
Appendix A

Observing an Anxiety Episode

What was the trigger or situation?
What anxious thoughts did they express?
What physical symptoms did you notice?
What was the avoidance or safety behavior?

My Response as a Supporter

What did you say or do to try and help?
How did your actions provide short-term relief?
On a scale of 0-10, how much do you think your response accommodated the anxiety?

Compassionate Inquiry: The Story I Carry

The behavior that frustrates me most right now:
When I see this behavior, the story I tell myself is:
I first learned this story when:
When I sit with this story, I notice in my body:
© 2026 Linda Curran, BCPC, LPC, CAADC, CCDPD | The Supporter's Guide to Anxiety Coaching