📖 About this Resource

Support children and teenagers in creating a personalised plan for managing difficult emotions with this printable Safety Plan Worksheet. Designed by a Child and Young Person Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, this resource helps young people identify early warning signs, personal coping strategies, trusted adults and sources of support to use during times of emotional distress or overwhelm.

Creating a safety plan during calm moments can help children feel more prepared and confident when emotions become difficult to manage. This worksheet encourages collaborative conversations between children, families and professionals while promoting emotional awareness, problem-solving and help-seeking.

Suitable for use within therapy, schools or at home with support from a trusted adult.

🌱 This Resource May Support

• Emotional regulation

• Anxiety and emotional distress

• Crisis planning

• Developing coping strategies

• Help-seeking skills

• Trauma-informed support

• Safety planning within therapeutic work

👧 Suitable For

Children and young people (approximately 8–18 years), parents and carers, therapists, counsellors, schools and professionals supporting children's emotional wellbeing.

📄 What's Included

• 1 printable A4 PDF worksheet

• Instant digital download

• High-quality PDF for home, school or therapy use

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💜 Created by Bright Path Therapy

Designed using evidence-informed, trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming principles to support children and young people in identifying personalised strategies and sources of support during challenging moments.

⚠️ Important Information

This worksheet is designed to support emotional wellbeing and safety planning. It should always be completed with support from a trusted adult or professional where appropriate and does not replace crisis services, emergency support or personalised mental health care.