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Anxiety Attack Toolkit

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Anxiety Attack Toolkit

Cope with anxiety

This lesson plans aims to equip the student with practical strategies to manage and alleviate anxiety during an anxiety attack. It includes viewing an informative video followed by exercises to practice and reinforce the discussed techniques. By learning and practicing these skills, the student will gain confidence in handling anxiety, which is crucial for their mental health and well-being.

Audience

Individual Student

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Cope with anxiety

Materials

Video: So, You're Having an Anxiety Attack, and Worksheet: Anxiety Management Techniques

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

  • Greet the student warmly and explain the objective of the lesson.
  • Briefly discuss what an anxiety attack is and how it feels. Emphasize that it is a common experience and managing it is possible with the right techniques.

Step 2

Watch Video

6 minutes

  • Introduce the video 'So, You're Having an Anxiety Attack'.
  • Play the video.
  • Ask the student to take notes on key techniques mentioned in the video.

Step 3

Discussion and Reflection

4 minutes

  • Facilitate a brief discussion about the video. Ask the student what techniques they found interesting or useful.
  • Discuss any personal experiences the student is comfortable sharing related to anxiety attacks.
  • Reinforce the importance of practicing these techniques regularly.

Step 4

Practical Exercise

6 minutes

  • Guide the student through a grounding exercise from the video, such as naming three things they can touch and describing them.
  • Practice slow breathing techniques together.
  • If time permits, practice a sensory activity like holding something cold or visualizing a safe place.

Step 5

Closure

2 minutes

  • Summarize the key points and techniques discussed in the lesson.
  • Encourage the student to use the provided worksheet to regularly practice these techniques.
  • Reassure the student that it's okay to seek help and to practice these skills regularly to better manage anxiety.
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Worksheet

Anxiety Management Techniques Worksheet

This worksheet will help the student practice the techniques learned in the video and the lesson to manage anxiety attacks.

Describe three things you can touch and how they feel.

For example: 'I can feel my pants. They're soft.'







Describe a sensory activity you can do to help manage anxiety.

For example: 'I can wash my face with cold water.'







Write a slow breathing technique you can practice.

For example: 'Breathe out slowly, counting to four.'







Visualize a safe place. Describe it in detail.

For example: 'A quiet bedroom, a peaceful garden.'







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