Coping with Anxiety: Strategies for Success

Karla Harness Brown

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Coping with Anxiety: Strategies for Success

Coping with anxiety

This lesson aims to equip 10th-grade students with practical strategies to cope with anxiety. By engaging in a discussion, watching a video, and participating in an activity, students will learn to identify anxiety triggers and apply coping mechanisms. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students to manage their mental health effectively, fostering resilience and emotional well-being.

Audience

10th grade

Time

30 min

Approach

Trauma-Informed Teaching, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning, Restorative Practices

Materials

Discussion Questions, Video: Coping with a Panic Attack, Activity Instructions, Exit Ticket, Spanish Version of Resources, and Home Resources

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief introduction about anxiety and its impact on daily life.
Explain the lesson's objective: to learn coping strategies for anxiety.
Set a supportive and open environment for discussion.

Step 2

Discussion

5 mins

Use the provided discussion questions to engage students in a conversation about their understanding of anxiety and personal experiences.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and listen actively to their peers.

Step 3

Video Viewing

5 mins

Show the video Coping with a Panic Attack.
Ask students to note down any strategies mentioned in the video that they find useful.

Step 4

Activity

10 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with a scenario related to anxiety and ask them to brainstorm coping strategies using the video and discussion insights.
Have each group present their strategies to the class.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

Recap the key strategies discussed and learned.
Distribute the exit ticket for students to reflect on what they learned and how they can apply it.
Collect exit tickets as students leave.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Anxiety

This discussion will help students articulate their understanding of anxiety and share personal experiences in a supportive environment.

What does anxiety feel like to you?

Encourage students to describe physical sensations and emotions associated with anxiety.

Have you ever used any strategies to cope with anxiety? If so, what were they?

Guide students to think about past experiences and what has helped them manage anxiety.

Why do you think it's important to talk about anxiety?

Discuss the importance of destigmatizing mental health and sharing coping strategies.

Quiz

Exit Ticket on Coping with Anxiety

Quiz

Boleto de Salida sobre el Manejo de la Ansiedad

Reading

Recursos para el Hogar: Estrategias de Afrontamiento de la Ansiedad

Este documento proporciona recursos y estrategias que los estudiantes pueden usar en casa para manejar la ansiedad de manera efectiva.

Estrategias para Practicar en Casa

Respiración Profunda: Practica la técnica de respiración 4-4-6 para calmarte.
Diario de Ansiedad: Escribe tus pensamientos y sentimientos para identificar patrones.
Ejercicio Regular: Mantente activo para reducir el estrés y mejorar el estado de ánimo.
Meditación Guiada: Usa aplicaciones o videos en línea para practicar la meditación.
Habla con Alguien de Confianza: Comparte tus preocupaciones con un amigo o familiar.

Recursos en Línea

Mindful.org: Recursos sobre meditación y mindfulness.
Headspace: Aplicación de meditación guiada.
Calm: Herramientas para la relajación y el sueño.