Lesson Plan
Anxiety Anchor Plan
Guide a 10th grader through a structured 30-minute individual session to learn and practice grounding techniques—breathing, visualization, and logging—to manage anxiety spikes and build self-regulation skills.
Anxiety spikes can disrupt learning and well-being. Equipping the student with concrete, personalized grounding tools empowers them to regain control, reduce distress, and improve focus during stressful moments.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials and Setup
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Session Framing
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Grounding Techniques
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided Breathing and Visualization
10 minutes
Step 4
Anchor Practice and Logging
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Next Steps
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Grounding Techniques Overview
Breathing Techniques: 4-7-8 Breath
Sensory Grounding: 5-4-3-2-1
Visualization Exercises
Reflection & Selection
Next Steps
Script
Worksheet
