Bother Beads are designed to help children (and adults) during times where the mind is looping in a negative cycle. Whether it is feeling anxious in a social situation, nerves about an upcoming event or even just thoughts that are worrying them Bother Beads will help to focus and calm the mind. It is neurologically impossible for the mind to hold a negative and a positive thought at exactly the same time. Using the method below the beads help the person using them to steer their thinking into a more positive and productive place.

“When you are feeling troubled, stressed or sad use each bead to think of something that you are grateful for in your life. Start from the Kingdom House and see how many gratitude beads you can use. The more beads the better!”