“Navigating life’s complexities can feel overwhelming at times. These anxiety meditation audio resources aim to equip you with tools to nurture your well-being, irrespective of the challenges you face. Coupled with our empowering worksheets, they stand as a toolkit for self-reflection and resilience”
– Dr. Erin Hope Thompson MBE – Founder and Director of The Loss Foundation
Amidst anxiety, finding calm and comfort can often feel like an insurmountable task. Acknowledging the depth of these emotions and the complexity of managing anxiety, The Loss Foundation stands at your side. Our Anxiety Sheets bundle has been created by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Erin Hope Thompson. These resources are tailored to support you as you focus on addressing your anxiety.
Originally created to support those dealing with the loss of a beloved to cancer, these anxiety meditation audio files and worksheets can serve as a valuable resource for anyone facing the challenges of anxiety.
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Anxiety Worksheet Bundle£10.00
These Anxiety Meditation Audio Files and Worksheets are available on a ‘Donate What You Can’ basis, whether you donate nothing or something, our aim is to support you. If you do donate, you’ll enable someone to attend an Online Support Group meeting – where they’ll connect with others who understand (thank you ❤️).
Anxiety Meditation Audio Files – Overview
Designed to alleviate anxiety and foster inner calm, the audio files within this anxiety bundle include:
- One Minute Meditation (1 minute): For those who are working to a tight schedule, or individuals with anxiety who are just beginning with anxiety meditation, start with this 1-minute meditation — a brief pause offering a moment of calm.
- Two Minute Meditation (2 minutes): Embrace a grounding 2-minute meditation, a small yet impactful interlude among life’s chaos.
- Lower Belly Meditation (9 minutes): Delve into a unique meditation practice centering on the lower belly, aiming to calm restless minds and hearts.
- The Compassionate Hand Exercise (5 minutes): A mindfulness technique promoting relaxation and self-care through visualising a compassionate hand.
- Soften Soothe Allow Meditation (13 minutes): A mindfulness practice fostering self-compassion, emotional resilience, and inner peace.
- Compassionate Image Exercise (5 minutes): Cultivate self-compassion and warmth towards yourself through visualisation and emotional nurturing.
Anxiety Meditation practices targeting anxiety prove to be a potent tool for nurturing mental health, providing a route to a calmer mind amid anxious thoughts.
Engaging in meditation invites a gentle observance of anxiety, creating room for its presence without overpowering the mind.
Using Anxiety Meditation for Self-Care and Anxiety Management
Anxiety meditation holds the potential for transformation, yet equally in order to be effective, it requires patience and practice. Here are some tips to help you make the most of these audio files:
- Establish Consistent Time: If you’re able to, allocate a dedicated time each day to work through the audio files. Consistency nurtures habits and encourages self-reflection.
- Exercise Patience and Self-Compassion: Embrace patience and remember that progress isn’t always linear. Practice self-compassion as you navigate through the exercises.
- Explore Thoughtfully: Take your time with each anxiety meditation, allowing space for insights and self-discovery to unfold naturally without rushing.
- Incorporate Relaxation Techniques: Blend the audio files with your worksheet practice to create a comprehensive self-care routine.
The video by Dr. Erin Hope Thompson sheds light on anxiety, its effects on the body, and strategies for managing it. While tailored for bereaved individuals, the content remains relevant for anyone grappling with anxiety.
Anxiety Worksheets – Overview
As with our anxiety meditation audio files, these worksheets were designed for individuals grieving their loved one, however they can also be used by anyone who is struggling with anxiety:
- 12 Prompts to Challenge Anxiety: Strategically crafted prompts to challenge and reframe anxious thoughts.
- Behavioural Experiment: A structured approach aimed at testing new behaviours to address anxiety, fostering healthier coping strategies.
- Daily Activity Tracker: A tool for logging daily activities to recognise patterns between activities and anxiety levels.
- Daily Thoughts Tracker: A worksheet for recording daily thoughts linked to anxiety, fostering reflection and awareness of triggers.
- Different Types of Thoughts: Exploration of various thought patterns associated with anxiety, differentiating between helpful and unhelpful thoughts.
- Overcoming Avoidance: Strategies and exercises to confront and overcome avoidance behaviours exacerbating anxiety.
- Techniques to Manage Anxiety: A compilation of effective techniques and practices for anxiety management.
- The Alternative Perspective: Encouragement to consider alternative viewpoints on anxiety-inducing situations.
- The Cycle of Anxiety and Facing Your Fears: Illustration of the cyclical nature of anxiety and guidance on breaking this cycle by confronting fears.
- The Worry Tree: A visual tool for analysing and managing worries, distinguishing between controllable and uncontrollable concerns.
- Understanding Anxiety and Your Body: Support to comprehend physical manifestations of anxiety and strategies to manage these symptoms.
- Understanding My Anxiety: A self-reflective worksheet to deepen personal understanding of anxiety triggers, symptoms, and coping mechanisms.
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Anxiety Worksheet Bundle£10.00
Work through these anxiety meditation audio files at your own pace. There’s no set sequence – use them at a pace you’re comfortable with.
While delving into these anxiety resources, make it a habit to periodically connect with yourself. Pay attention to any changes in your emotions, thoughts, or viewpoints. Every person’s journey with anxiety is distinct, and these materials are tailored to assist you in acknowledging and comprehending these transformations.
Understanding Anxiety in Grief
Navigating the loss of a cherished loved one is a deeply personal journey filled with emotional complexities. The heaviness of sorrow often intertwines with the ongoing challenges of anxiety. Here at The Loss Foundation, we recognise the intricate nature of grief and its connection to anxiety. This collection of resources aims to foster emotional resilience during challenging moments.
Anxiety can be an overwhelming companion during periods of grief. Our Anxiety Meditation and Worksheets are designed to guide you through challenging anxious thoughts, identifying behavioural patterns, and nurturing self-awareness. These sheets serve as a compass, helping you work through your emotions with purpose.
Supporting Our Cause
By downloading our anxiety meditation files and worksheets (and donating what you can), your support will mean the world to someone who’s lost theirs.
Our anxiety meditation bundle is available on a ‘Donate What You Can’ basis. We suggest a donation of £10 – which will sponsor a space for an individual to attend an Online Support Group.
In these groups, people find a safe space to express their loss.
Together, let’s navigate this journey of healing and resilience.
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Anxiety Worksheet Bundle£10.00
Managing anxiety presents many challenges. We understand that delving into your anxiety might consume emotional energy and take its toll. After engaging with these anxiety meditation files, it’s crucial to prioritise self-care and treat yourself with compassion. When necessary, take breaks, seek comfort in activities that bring calm, and consider seeking support from trusted individuals or professionals. Remember, your well-being is paramount, so make it a point to nurture yourself along this path.
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🧠 Explore How the ‘Stages of Grief’ Work
The “stages” of grief are one of the most familiar frameworks people turn to when trying to understand loss – yet they’re often interpreted too literally.
Our Stages of Grief guide breaks down where the model came from, what each stage represents, and how it can offer insight without suggesting grief moves in tidy steps.
Explore the page to learn:
🧭 Why grief shifts over time rather than progressing in order
🌊 How emotions can rise and fall in waves
🧩 Other grief models that may resonate more deeply with your experience