Calm and Collected: Managing Anxiety

Joy Farrer

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Calm and Collected: Managing Anxiety

Help students with anxiety

This lesson aims to equip students with practical strategies to manage anxiety through experiential and collaborative learning. By engaging in a calming activity, participating in a group activity, and engaging in a guided discussion, students will gain insights into managing anxiety effectively. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students with tools to handle stress, promoting mental well-being and resilience.

Audience

15 students

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Group Activity Instructions, Discussion Questions, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

4 mins

Briefly introduce the topic of anxiety and its commonality among students.
Read Philippians 4:6-7: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Lead a short prayer session, inviting students to reflect and seek peace through prayer.

Step 2

Group Activity

5 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Instruct each group to create a simple breathing exercise or relaxation strategy.
Encourage creativity and collaboration within the groups.

Step 3

Experiential Activity

8 mins

Lead students through a guided breathing exercise similar to the ones created by the groups.
Encourage students to close their eyes and focus on their breath, using the techniques shown.

Step 4

Discussion

7 mins

Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences with anxiety and the breathing exercise.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

2 mins

Distribute the exit ticket for students to complete.
Ask students to reflect on what they learned and how they might use these techniques in the future.

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Discussion

Anxiety Management Discussion

A guided discussion to help students share their experiences and thoughts on managing anxiety.

What did you find most helpful about the breathing exercise?

Encourage students to think about how focusing on their breath made them feel.

How do you usually feel when you're anxious, and what helps you calm down?

Guide students to share personal experiences and coping strategies.

Can you think of a situation where you might use these techniques?

Help students identify real-life scenarios where these strategies could be applied.

Quiz

Anxiety Management Exit Ticket