Managing anxiety can be challenging, but it’s important to take proactive steps to reduce your stress levels and improve your well-being. Reflecting on your symptoms and using techniques such as journaling, practicing relaxation exercises, and limiting caffeine and alcohol can be helpful in managing anxiety. Taking inventory of your stressors and planning ahead can prevent overwhelming feelings. Additionally, creating a support system, whether through a coach, sponsor, or accountability partner, provides guidance and encouragement as you develop healthy coping strategies to manage anxiety and stress effectively.

Written by clinical psychologist Dr. Hal Baumchen, PsyD, LP, LADC, this printable PDF worksheet gives clinicians a practical, session-ready tool. The conversational, encouraging tone makes clinical concepts accessible to clients at any stage of recovery, while structured prompts keep the work focused and productive.

How clinicians use it: as an in-session exercise to open and structure discussion, as between-session homework to reinforce skills, as a progress tool to track growth over time, and as part of a treatment unit paired with the companion lesson and PowerPoint on this topic. Formatted for easy printing and immediate use in individual or group settings.

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