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Anxiety Busters

Lesson Plan

Anxiety Busters

Reduce Anxiety

This lesson focuses on reducing anxiety through experiential and active learning strategies. Students will engage in a discussion to share their experiences and learn from each other, followed by a worksheet activity that provides practical exercises to manage anxiety. This lesson is important as it equips students with tools to handle stress, promoting mental well-being and academic success.

Audience

Female 12th Grade Student

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, Blended Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Anxiety Reduction Worksheet, Pens, Paper, and Meditation Video

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Welcome students and introduce the topic of anxiety.
  • Explain the importance of understanding and managing anxiety, especially during senior year.
  • Outline the activities for the session: a discussion followed by a worksheet activity.

Step 2

Discussion

10 mins

  • Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences with anxiety.
  • Guide the conversation to highlight common triggers and coping mechanisms.
  • Introduce specific coping strategies such as deep breathing, journaling, and physical activity.

Step 3

Mindfulness Meditation

5 mins

  • Introduce the concept of mindfulness meditation.
  • Play the Meditation Video to guide students through a short mindfulness exercise.
  • Encourage students to focus on their breathing and the present moment.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

5 mins

  • Distribute the 'Anxiety Reduction Worksheet' to each student.
  • Instruct students to complete the exercises individually, focusing on identifying personal anxiety triggers and exploring coping strategies.
  • Circulate the room to provide support and answer any questions.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Reconvene as a group and invite students to share any insights or strategies they found helpful.
  • Summarize key points from the discussion and worksheet.
  • Encourage students to practice these strategies regularly and seek support if needed.
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Discussion

Discussion on Anxiety Reduction

A guided discussion to explore students' experiences with anxiety and share coping strategies.

What are some common triggers of anxiety for you?

Encourage students to think about specific situations or events that make them feel anxious.







How do you usually cope with anxiety?

Guide students to share both effective and ineffective strategies they have tried.







What new strategies would you like to try to manage anxiety?

Encourage students to think about techniques they have heard about or learned today.







Have you tried deep breathing, journaling, or physical activity as coping strategies?

Discuss how these specific strategies can be implemented and their potential benefits.







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Worksheet

Anxiety Reduction Worksheet

A worksheet designed to help students identify anxiety triggers and explore coping strategies.

List three situations that commonly trigger your anxiety.

Think about recent experiences where you felt anxious.







Describe one coping strategy you currently use and its effectiveness.

Consider both positive and negative outcomes of this strategy.







Research and write down two new strategies you would like to try.

Look for techniques that are practical and easy to implement in your daily life.







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