The National Center for Youth Issues

Bridge Over Worried Waters Game

(Grades 1-8) Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problem during childhood and adolescence. It is estimated that approximately 13% of children and adolescents ages 9 to 17 experience some kind of anxiety disorder.

The recommended treatment approach for anxiety is Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Bridge Over Worried Waters™ is essentially a CBT program in a box. To start the game, players choose a Situation card that describes an anxiety-producing situation. They decide on an appropriate Solution card to use as a positive strategy to address the anxiety in the situation. Solution cards include:

Self-Talk Cards — Challenge self-defeating thoughts by replacing negative thoughts with positive, optimistic thoughts.
Relaxation Cards — Calm down by using deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, and meditation.
Coping Cards — Distract by diverting attention away from anxious feelings to fun or effortful activities.

The object of the game is to build a bridge that carries the player across the "Worried Waters" to the safety of the other bank by successfully using the CBT techniques they have learned during the game. Playing Time: Flexible from 25 minutes to 50 minutes.

Stock #	Description	Retail	ea.	Qty
A616-Net	Bridge Over Worried Waters Game		34.95

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