A story from The Tower

Aria: fear of new things

school-entrance scene

Aria sticks to the same routine every day. She eats the same lunch, sits in the same seat, and avoids anything unfamiliar because the unknown feels scary.

aria character

In the game

Aria has a fear to face. Rate how scary each floor is, pick the best brave step, and climb all four floors.

Facing fears one step at a time (gradual exposure)SchoolFriendsAges 10–16Solo or with a Guide

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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