Calm Kids: Navigating Anxiety" - Exclusive Course for Ages 9-12
Calm Kids: Navigating Anxiety is a course tailored for children aged 9-12, offering researched techniques and expert insights to empower them in managing stress effectively, led by a dedicated mental health professional and educator.
Ashley F, M.S
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5.0
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What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
🌟First class on Outschool? Use code AshleyFMS20 to get $20 off your first class🌟 -- ☀️Calm Kids: Navigating Anxiety" - Exclusive Course for Ages 9-12 ☀️ 🚀 This exclusive course is designed to empower children aged 9-12 with concrete strategies and proven techniques for stress and anxiety management. What to Expect: Insights into Anxiety: Understand what anxiety is and how it affects the young, developing brain. Effective Calming Techniques: Learn age-appropriate, research-backed strategies to calm down during stressful moments. Mindfulness and Breathing Exercises: Explore engaging mindfulness practices and fun breathing exercises tailored for young minds. Healthy Lifestyle Habits: Discover child-friendly habits that support optimal brain health and emotional well-being. Positive Self-Talk and Resilience: Develop simple, effective positive self-talk strategies and affirmations to build resilience. Class Structure: Engaging Lessons (60-70%): Interactive sessions designed to capture and maintain the attention of young learners, fostering a positive and enjoyable learning environment. Questions, Discussions, and Wrap-up (30-40%): Provide opportunities for children to share their thoughts, ask questions, and reinforce their understanding. Introduction, Icebreaker, Deep Dive, and Wrap-up: Each class begins with a warm introduction and icebreaker activity, followed by a deep dive into the topic. The class concludes with a wrap-up and an opportunity for learners to ask questions. Expert Instruction: Taught by an experienced mental health professional educator dedicated to making learning engaging and accessible for young minds. No Prior Knowledge Required: This course is designed for children aged 9-12, with no prerequisites needed. Class Logistics: Minimum Enrollment: The class will run when a minimum of 3 learners are enrolled.
Learning Goals
Understanding Anxiety:
Define what anxiety is in simple terms.
Recognize how anxiety can affect feelings and thoughts.
Effective Calming Techniques:
Learn age-appropriate strategies to calm down during stressful moments.
Practice simple techniques for immediate stress relief.
Mindfulness and Breathing Exercises:
Engage in fun mindfulness activities tailored for young minds.
Explore various breathing exercises to promote relaxation.
Healthy Lifestyle Habits:
Identify habits that support optimal brain health.
Understand the connection between a healthy lifestyle and emotional well-being.
Positive Self-Talk and Resilience:
Develop and practice positive self-talk strategies.
Learn affirmations to build resilience and confidence.
By the end of the course, children will have acquired practical tools and knowledge to confidently navigate stress and anxiety in a playful and engaging environment.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The intention of the class is not to elicit reports personal experiences with mental health from learners. If the learned begins to share any personal mental health concerns I will kindly ask the learner to refrain from further discussion in front of the class and to continue the conversation with a trusted adult. If a learner ever shares something that is concerning, I will reach out to parents after class depending on the context of the information
Note: Review Outschool's Community Standards before class to ensure that learners remember to keep personal information private.
Dear Parents:
Here is a little more information about anxiety.
Talking to kids about anxiety
Anxiety can be uncomfortable and overwhelming, and it is natural to want to avoid difficult conversations. However, not talking about anxiety can make it worse. Here are some tips for starting the conversation:
Share your calm. Kids look to adults for cues on how to behave or react. While we know it’s difficult, try to remain calm when talking to your kids. When others around you are feeling anxious, it’s easy to start feeling anxious yourself—and the same goes for kids.
Start the conversation, and follow your child’s lead. You don’t have to wait for your child to come to you to talk about their feelings. Saying things like “I’m wondering how you are feeling” or “Tell me more about that” is a great way to let your child lead the conversation. Encourage and allow your child to speak freely about their feelings, and try to actively listen instead of interrupting or making assumptions.
Validate their feelings. Even if you don’t agree with your child or you think they’re being silly, their feelings are real to them. Let your child know you understand by repeating back exactly what you hear, without judging or interpreting. Let them know their feelings are OK and normal.
Avoid minimizing or dismissing feelings. It’s natural to want to make our kids feel better, but saying “Don’t worry about that” only teaches your child not to talk about how they feel.
Be honest yet reassuring. While you can’t promise that nothing will ever go wrong, you can let your child know that you are there for them and that you will get through tough times together.
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Behavioral signs of anxiety:
Frequent worrying
Trouble concentrating (your child may seem distracted because they are consumed by worries and not able to think about anything else)
Skipping activities your child used to enjoy
Difficulty falling or staying asleep
Clinginess to caregivers (i.e., not wanting to be alone)
Extreme focus on and obsession with safety (e.g., asking a lot of questions, constantly seeking reassurance)
Irritability or acting on edge
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Sources:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18851745/
https://bit.ly/3xoztDE
Joined September, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
With an M.S. in Mental Health Counseling and 8 years of experience as a therapist specializing in teen and youth mental health, I bring a wealth of expertise in implementing effective strategies and tools. Complementing my therapeutic background, I have conducted research in child development and brain development. As a certified educator, I've translated this knowledge into practical, age-appropriate content for teens and youth. My passion for teaching youth about mental health has been a driving force throughout my career. By combining my therapeutic insights and educational experience, I am dedicated to delivering developmentally appropriate lessons that empower young minds to navigate mental health with confidence.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$25
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-3 learners per class
