$5.97
Printable anxiety avoidance cycle poster for tweens 9-12 — a 6-page CBT wall set that *shows*, in two side-by-side loops, how avoiding a fear brings quick relief but grows the fear, while facing it in small steps shrinks it. Instant download PDF (US Letter + A4), print at home, in a classroom, or in a calm corner.
“The second I let her skip it, she’s fine — and then it’s worse next time.” If avoidance keeps making a fear bigger in your house, this poster finally explains the *why* to a tween — no lecture required.
The two loops, at a glance: – The Avoid Loop — scared → avoid it → quick relief → the fear grows and the comfort zone shrinks. Like a boomerang, avoiding sends the fear back bigger. – The Approach Loop — scared → face it in one small step → stay with it, the feeling fades → the fear shrinks and the comfort zone grows.
It’s built for tweens who reject anything babyish: clean, graphic, and respectful. Big feelings are always okay here — the skill your child practises is choosing a small step over avoiding, not “toughing it out.”
What you get (6 pages): 1. The main wall poster — the two loops side by side; circle your loop and write this week’s small step. 2. A grown-ups how-to — a 5-minute quick-start plus three in-the-moment scripts. 3. A Build-a-Brave-Step Ladder the child fills in, with a worked example. 4. A cut-out pocket reminder to carry the idea off the wall. 5. A print guide — how to choose A4 vs US Letter and print at home. 6. A parent note.
At a glance Pages: 6 Sizes: US Letter + A4 Format: PDF, instant download Printing: Print as many copies as you need Ages: 9-12
Great for: parents, school counselors, teachers, and therapy-office or calm-corner walls for 9-, 10-, 11-, and 12-year-olds. No training required — use it in any classroom or at home.
FAQ – What is this? A printable psychoeducation wall poster that shows tweens 9-12 how the anxiety avoidance cycle works — and how small approach steps shrink a fear. – What age is it for? Written for ages 9-12, in tween-respecting language and type sizes. – What’s included? 6 pages: the wall poster, a grown-ups how-to, a fill-in brave-step ladder, a cut-out pocket reminder, a print guide, and a parent note. – How do I use it? Print the poster for a bedroom, classroom, or calm-corner wall; circle the loop together, then pick one small step on the ladder for the week. – Do I get a physical product? No — this is a digital download. Nothing is shipped. – Can I print it more than once? Yes, print as many copies as you need for your family or classroom.
Created by a mental health professional with a PhD. Built on published CBT research. This is an educational tool to build coping skills — it is not a substitute for therapy or professional care.
Instant digital download — nothing is shipped.
Age: 9-12 Pages: 6