Starving The Anxiety Gremlin

At SEMH Support, we specialise in aiding young people to confront and manage their anxiety effectively. The “Starving the Anxiety Gremlin” programme is tailored to unpick various forms of anxiety, including panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety, generalised anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorder. The programme provides practical tools based on cognitive behavioural principles.

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Our Approach

Utilising cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), we link thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to help children understand the underlying causes of their anxiety. This approach empowers young people to identify, confront, and ‘starve’ their Anxiety Gremlins, leading to better anxiety management.

Understanding Anxiety in Young People

The Anxiety Gremlin thrives on one thing: anxiety. The more it feeds, the larger it grows, and the more overwhelmed your child might feel. This programme, based on cognitive behavioural principles, teaches young people how to break this cycle by starving the Gremlin of its food – their anxiety – causing it to shrink and eventually disappear.

How do we get started with Starving The Anxiety Gremlin?

Initial Contact

Schedule a call or meeting with SEMH Support. We will discuss your specific needs and how this programme can align with the needs of your child.

Assessment for Suitability

We will work with you to understand the needs of your child. Evaluating how well this programme fits your situation. This will include a conversation about the types of anxiety issues being addressed. As well as any specific challenges or goals around the anxiety that your child is experiencing.

Starving The Anxiety Gremlin

Once all parties agree that this is the best approach for tackling your child’s anxiety, we will agree on a suitable, regular time and date to start the work. Helping your child to Starve their Anxiety Gremlin once and for all.

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I work with Sarah and she is a highly experienced, calm, kind professional who builds excellent relationships with children. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to commonly asked questions about Starving The Anxiety Gremlin.

What is Starving The Anxiety Gremlin Intervention?

Starving the anxiety gremlin is a cognitive-behavioural intervention designed to help children and young people manage and reduce their anxiety. Through guided, engaging activities and practical exercises, it encourages the child or young person to challenge and change their anxious thoughts and behaviours.

Who is the intervention aimed at?

It is aimed and children and young people, typically between the ages of 8 and 15.

How does Starving The Anxiety Gremlin Work?

The ‘Anxiety Gremlin’ is used as a metaphor for anxiety itself. The idea is that feeding the gremlin (through worry and fear) makes it stronger while starving it (by challenging anxiety) weakens it. The activities guide the children and young people through this process.

What kind of activities does ‘Starving the Anxiety Gremlin’ include?

The intervention activities feature cognitive-behavioural techniques, journaling, visualisation, relaxation and problem-solving activities. These all encourage self-reflection and provide tools for the children to help manage anxiety.

Still have a question about Starving The Anxiety Gremlin?

If you have any other queries, feel free to reach out to us. We’re here to help!

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