A story from The Tower
Theo: overwhelmed by getting started
Theo has three missing assignments and a science project due Friday. Every time he opens his backpack, his chest gets tight and his brain says it's too much to even start. So he waits until he "feels ready," tells his mom he's almost done, and closes the laptop. He is afraid that if he starts, he'll find out he can't catch up or the work will be too hard.
In the game
Theo has a fear to face. Rate how scary each floor is, pick the best brave step, and climb all four floors.
Free. Kids never need an account. Therapists and parents can guide from their own screen.
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About The Tower
Climbing a tower of small brave steps toward something scary, rating how scary each floor feels. Discovering that you can handle the fear even when it feels hard.
Helpful for: anxiety, avoidance, specific fears, building confidence. More in the glossary
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