A kid/teen and young adult-friendly workbook for understanding social stress, friendship worries, rejection sensitivity, overthinking, and awkward moments. Includes reflection prompts, coping tools, flexible thinking practice, and support for handling social situations with more confidence.
Social Stress is designed for sticky brains who replay conversations, worry about being judged, feel left out, avoid social situations, or struggle to know what to do after an awkward moment. It uses a warm, brain-based approach to support coping, flexible thinking, and self-advocacy.
Want more support? This workbook pairs well with Sticky Brain Studio’s friendship, anxiety, CBT, and emotional regulation tools for building confidence in social situations.
SOCIAL STRESS SUPPORT
This workbook helps young people notice social worry, friendship stress, rejection sensitivity, and the thoughts that can make social moments feel bigger than they are.
Help kids, teens and young adults understand why social situations can feel so loud
Social Stress Psychoeducation
A clear explanation of why friendships, peer situations, and social uncertainty can feel so intense.
Thoughts After Awkward Moments
Prompts for noticing the stories the brain tells after uncomfortable social situations.
Friendship Reflection Tools
Activities that help kids and teens think through social patterns, needs, and boundaries.
Flexible Thinking Practice
CBT-informed questions for checking assumptions, mind-reading, and worst-case predictions.
Coping and Confidence Skills
Practical tools for calming the body, choosing a next step, and recovering after social stress.
This workbook is a psychoeducational resource and is not a substitute for mental health treatment, diagnosis, crisis care, school support services, or individualized clinical guidance.