Anti-Anxiety Practices for Neurodivergent Teens: Self-Paced Class
Class experience
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Do anxious thoughts try to boss you around? Do you wish you could take back control? In this class, we'll talk about some of the reasons anxiety thinks it can run the show (the brain science), and why it's not the monster it's often made out to be (the psychology). We'll practice six fun and easy techniques to get anxiety to loosen its grip. Week 1: Intro and what to expect in this class. What anxiety is and what it isn't: the daily practical aspects and a little brain science. Technique 1:...
4 units//10 lessons//4 Weeks
Unit 1Unit 1Unit 13 lessons1 WeekWeek 1Lesson 1Intro to classTechnique one: Heart circlesLesson 2What is anxiety?Clean pain vs. dirty painLesson 3Finding the painful thoughtTechnique two: "I'm having the thought..."Unit 2Unit 2Unit 22 lessons1 WeekWeek 2Lesson 4Intro to classTechnique one: The ObserverLesson 5The 4 categories of Human ExperienceTechnique two: Name Y our StoryUnit 3Unit 3Unit 32 lessons1 WeekWeek 3Lesson 6Intro to classTechnique one: Sensory DrenchingLesson 7More on finding the painful thoughtTechnique two: A Variety of VocalizationsUnit 4Unit 4Unit 43 lessons1 WeekWeek 4Lesson 8Examples of using these tools in actionThis week is about pract iceLesson 9The Steps6 Real life examplesLesson 10ReviewReviewing the steps
Students will learn strategies to reduce their own anxious thoughts in everyday situations like schedule changes, test anxiety, needles at the doctor's office, meeting people, trying new things, etc.
I am an autism and sensory coach, helping Autistic teens and their families find and remove hidden barriers to success and build positive life experiences. One of those hidden barriers is often anxiety, which is why I've spent years helping my clients and students work with and reduce anxiety, so they can do the things they want to do. I am Autistic, a highly sensitive person, have sensory processing differences, and live with chronic pain. It is my lived experience with these different ways of being in the world that led me to learning more about them and helping others. I am a trained Martha Beck Wayfinder Life Coach and a Professional Certified Coach. Prior to coaching professionally, I taught middle and high school, and remain a certified teacher.
This is designed for neurodivergent teens, including ASD autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, OCD, Tourettes, etc. by an Autistic and ADHD and Dyslexic adult who knows what's it's like.
Hi. I’m Heather. I'm a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), licensed teacher, and I’m Autistic. And I’m building a life I truly love. It wasn’t always that way. Well, I was always Autistic. But the life I love part, that’s had its ups and downs....
Self-Paced Class
$18
weekly or $72 for all content10 pre-recorded lessons
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Completed by 29 learners
Ages: 13-18