Parent-Guided Separation Worry Session
A parent-guided video session to support children who feel worried when separating from parents or caregivers.
Start this sessionIs this session right for you?
A quick, honest look - so you start in the right place.
What's inside
Nine gentle, guided steps - each with a short video and a practical activity.
- Is This Session Right for Your Child?
- Why Separation Feels Scary
- Predictable Goodbye Routine
- Comfort Object and Connection Bridge
- Main Practice: Short Separation Ladder
- Parent Calm During Goodbye
- Real-Life Separation Examples
- 7-Day Separation Confidence Plan
- When to Seek Professional Help
Worksheets you can keep
View them on screen and download as a PDF, beautifully laid out.
Separation Worry Self-Check
A gentle reflection on your child's separation worry.
Goodbye Routine Card
A short, predictable goodbye - the same every time.
Short Separation Ladder
Small separations from seconds to the goal.
Comfort Object Plan
A connection bridge to hold while apart.
7-Day Separation Confidence Plan
One gentle separation step a day - print it and tick as you go.
How it works
Watch & reflect
Short guided videos walk you through each idea in plain, simple language.
Practise
Each step has a small activity. Your answers save privately on your device.
Keep your tools
Download worksheets, trackers and a 7-day plan to continue on your own.
Revisit anytime
Come back whenever you need it. The session resumes where you left off.
Questions, answered
Is this therapy or medical treatment?
No. This is a guided self-help experience built on practical, well-known methods. It is not therapy, diagnosis, or a replacement for a professional. If your feelings are intense or lasting, please speak with a doctor or mental-health professional.
Who is this session for?
Mild clinginess, crying during goodbye, fear when parent leaves, nursery/school separation worry, or difficulty staying with trusted adults.
Who is it NOT suitable for?
Severe separation anxiety, panic, vomiting/fainting from distress, ongoing school refusal, trauma, abuse, or intense daily impairment. Separation anxiety can be normal in early childhood, but it may need support if it continues beyond expected stages or interferes with daily life. NHS notes it is common from around 6 months to 3 years, and Cleveland Clinic says ongoing distress beyond this developmental stage may signal a disorder.
How long does it take?
About 35-45 min, split into small steps. You can pause and resume anytime, and revisit as often as you like.
Is my information private?
Yes. Anything you write in the activities is saved privately on your own device, never uploaded.
Do I get worksheets I can keep?
Yes. The session includes worksheets, trackers and a 7-day plan you can view on screen and download as a PDF.
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Ready when you are
Take it gently, at your own pace. You can begin now and come back anytime.
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