Becoming an Effective Anchor Quiz

In the moment when my child is struggling, I often worry about the future.

I often get consumed with what will happen if my child’s anxiety or OCD gets worse.

My child’s issues can trigger my own anxieties or struggles.

My child’s mental health struggles remind me of a friend or family member.

When my child is having an issue I get consumed with anger, sadness or anxiety.

I have health issues related to the stress of handling my child’s mental health.

I feel very isolated in my journey as a parent to a child with anxiety or OCD.

I often react to my child in the moment and then second guess my response.

When my child is struggling I can feel my heart rate increase and other physical signs of stress.

I often go to bed feeling guilty about how I handled my child’s anxiety or OCD struggles.

When my child is struggling I check in with myself before I react.

I am often able to stay focused on the immediate struggle my child is having.

When my child is struggling and is overwhelmed, I am able to pause and regroup.

I do not get triggered by my child’s anxiety or OCD issues.

I am confident that long-term my child will able to handle their anxiety or OCD.

I have a strong support system who fully gets the struggles of raising a child with anxiety or OCD.

I have my own solid self-care plan to recharge me to avoid burnout.

I fully understand my role in helping my child with anxiety or OCD.

I never take anything my child says personally when they are upset.

I am confident I know how to handle my child’s anxiety or OCD.