Terry the Worry Monster is a speculative design to help children better engage with their emotions. According to the CDC, 1 in 6 U.S. children ages 2–8 have a diagnosed mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder—the most common of which is anxiety. Terry uses cognitive behavioral therapy(CBT) techniques that can be implemented in everyday life to help children and families achieve better overall wellbeing.
The entire package of Terry
Terry the Worry Monster main package design. This box can also be used continuously to contain the notebook and guidebook.
Use of two CBT(Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) Techniques: Fear thermometer and the Downward Arrow Technique
The Fear thermometer is a way for the child to assess their own fear from a scale to 1-10. It is a subjective scale, the child needs to determine what each number means. Also parents should ask and try to understand what each number means.
Breathing Techniques
This guidebook explains what CBT is and the techniques in the notebook. It also contains sources, disclaimer and a guide to start discussions.
Approximate sizing of Terry
Facebook Page for Terry - 84% of online users age 30-49 (parenting age) have a Facebook account.
