Eliminate Anxiety by Calming Your Amygdala
Learn about the amygdala and how it's connected to strong emotions like anxiety, while learning to tame these emotions.
Victoria Davies
Average rating:
4.6
Number of reviews:(137)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class, we will discuss a part of your brain called the amygdala, known best for the "fight or flight" response in humans. It's a good way to learn about the way the brain perceives threats which in turn can cause anxiety, and how to tame those emotions. After we discuss the role the amygdala plays, we will learn some ways to tame upsetting emotions by talking about how we can "control" the amygdala. The class is about the brain a bit but also about skills for taming this part of the brain to help with anxiety (and also othe strong emotions). I will present information through a short YouTube clip, a PowerPoint presentation, and some loose discussion as a class where we all discuss our knowledge on this topic and/or what students would like to learn. There is no background knowledge required, just a willingness to learn. There won't be any homework but I will leave the class with some resources for anyone who wants to learn more.
Other Details
Supply List
Please bring a pen or pencil and a piece of paper to class for a quick exercise we will be doing together! I will offer the ability to download my PowerPoint presentation, and will also have a handout for students to keep in PDF form that will include links and other resources on this topic for outside of the class learning opportunities.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2018
4.6
137reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have an MSW (mental health concentration) and an undergrad degree in psychology. Mental wellness is something I am fascinated by and have been researching for over a decade. I make sure to stay up to date with the most cutting edge research and leaders in the field of neuropsychology, so I feel I am a good choice to relay information on this topic. Some mental health practitioners are trained differently and study the neuroscience behind anxiety, depression, and other like issues. I am trained in this manner but try my best to not be too clinical and speak to children in a laid back manner, since the topics can be daunting. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$25
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 462 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-10 learners per class
