Supporting Anxiety Guide

Walk alongside your loved one with confidence, not guesswork.
The Supporting Someone with Anxiety Guide (also titled Navigating Anxiety Together) is a compassionate, step‑by‑step printable workbook designed for partners, parents, friends, and caregivers who want to support someone with anxiety without burning out themselves.

Inside this anxiety support guide, you’ll learn how to:

• Understand anxiety – what it is, how it shows up in the brain and body, and why it’s not “just worrying”
• Recognize emotional, physical & behavioral signs of anxiety early, so you can respond with care instead of panic
• Communicate effectively, using open‑ended questions, active listening, and non‑judgmental language that helps your loved one feel safe and heard
• Provide practical day‑to‑day support—from helping with overwhelming tasks and routines to co‑creating calming spaces and healthy habits
• Encourage professional help in a kind, respectful way, including what to say, when to say it, and how to help with logistics like finding a therapist
• Set boundaries & practice your own self‑care, so you can keep showing up as a steady, loving presence without losing yourself in the process

What you’ll get

• 40‑page printable PDF (A4) – perfect for printing or using in your favorite annotation app
• Reflection prompts, practical scripts, and action steps you can use in real conversations
• Gentle reminders that you are not responsible for “fixing” their anxiety—you’re there to support, not rescue

Perfect for

• Partners & spouses supporting an anxious loved one
• Parents & caregivers who want structured, compassionate guidance
• Friends who want to help, but don’t know what to say or do
• Supporters who feel drained and need a healthier balance between helping and self‑care

Use this guide alongside our Anxiety Management, Mindfulness for Anxiety, and Navigating Change workbooks to build a complete anxiety support toolkit for your home or practice.