How To Calm Anxiety Right Now

How to Calm Anxiety Right Now is a supportive, easy-to-understand anxiety coping guide designed especially for teens who struggle with stress, overthinking, panic, or overwhelming emotions. Created by licensed mental health counselor Steven Loader, PhD, LCMHC, this practical mini-workbook explains what anxiety is, why the body reacts so intensely, and how to calm the nervous system using simple evidence-based coping skills.

Inside this guide, teens will learn:

✔ What anxiety and panic attacks actually are

✔ Why the brain and body react strongly to stress

✔ Fast calming strategies for anxious moments

✔ Grounding exercises that help reduce panic

✔ Breathing techniques to calm the nervous system

✔ Coping skills for school, tests, and social situations

✔ How to create a personal “calm kit” for support

This booklet is designed to be encouraging, practical, and easy to use during real-life stressful moments. It includes calming exercises, self-talk strategies, grounding tools, and simple techniques teens can begin practicing immediately.

Perfect for:

• Teens experiencing anxiety or panic
• Parents looking for supportive resources
• School counselors and educators
• Therapy homework or psychoeducation
• Mental wellness and self-help support

Created by A Sound Mind Counseling.