The 'Runaway Thought Train Worksheet' is the perfect visual aid for children dealing with overthinking or a racing, anxious mind. This powerful CBT tool uses the analogy of a train to represent a spiraling thought pattern. Children fill the carriages with their thoughts, then learn to identify the spiral, apply the "Brake Carriage" to challenge one specific unhelpful thought, and then move that new, balanced thought to the "Calming Carriage." It provides a concrete, multi-step strategy for regaining control when thoughts feel overwhelming.
 
Note: This worksheet is designed to be a supplementary tool for emotional literacy and is not a substitute for professional therapeutic assessment or treatment.