Lesson Plan
Main Lesson Plan
Equip parents with knowledge of childhood separation anxiety, its signs, and evidence-based strategies to support their children through transitions, boosting parental confidence and fostering secure attachments.
Understanding and addressing separation anxiety early helps parents ease their child’s distress, strengthens parent–child bonds, and promotes healthy emotional development.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Workshop Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Introduction
10 minutes
Step 2
Understanding Separation Anxiety
20 minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion & Sharing Experiences
15 minutes
Step 4
Teaching Practical Strategies
20 minutes
Step 5
Hands-On Activity: Strategy Planning
15 minutes
Step 6
Reflection & Q&A
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Saying Goodbye with Confidence
Workshop Objectives
Agenda
What Is Separation Anxiety?
Age Ranges & Developmental Context
Common Causes & Triggers
Recognizing Warning Signs
Evidence-Based Strategies Overview
Strategy 1: Gradual Separation
Strategy 2: Comfort Objects & Goodbye Rituals
Strategy 3: Routines & Communication
Hands-On Activity: Planning Your Strategy
Next Steps & Resources
Reflection & Q&A
Worksheet
Journal
Worksheet
Worksheet
