Some worries are helpful. Thinking about anxiety provoking experience or situations can lead an individual to make decisions, to planning ahead, and to engage in effective problem solving.  Helpful worries tend to be goal-oriented, solution focused, and often start with “How”. For example, “How can I help my daughter do better in school?”, “How can I get that promotion?”, or “How can I feel closer to my mom?”. 

Harmful worries are those ...