Camp Worry: Anxiety and Stress Reduction Strategies (11-13yrs)
In this 4 day course, we'll learn what anxiety/worry is, what increases anxiety, and learn 32 strategies that are used to reduce anxiety, both at school and at home.
Melissa Snyder, M.Ed., LPCC
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(517)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Informal assessment will take place throughout the lesson by using chat box polls. Due to the nature of this class, there is no required participation, and most interaction (always optional) occurs within the chat box.Class Experience
This class is ideal for learners who have an interest in learning what anxiety is, and what can be done to make it better. Strategies are included that can be used at home and at school. The strategies will be new to learners who have also enrolled in the Ongoing Worry University class for 9-12 year olds. This is an educational, fact-based course, and not a counseling or therapy group. We'll use discussion and polls to encourage, but never require, learner participation. No prior experience is needed, only an interest in understanding worry/anxiety and how to eliminate it. Class One: What is worry/anxiety (feelings and physical response), why we need anxiety, and behaviors we control that increases worry/anxiety response Class Two: Using Art based strategies to increase calm (Food art, Happiness Keeper, Blot Art, Line Art, Comfort Castle, Mountain/Valley drawing or collage) Class Three: Using Mindfulness skills to increase calm, and manage panic moments (Darth Vader breath, Hand breath, Explosion breath, 5-4-3-2-1, Clean/organize space, Paper shred, Body tapping, Clothes Upcycle) Class Four: Using Music based strategies to increase calm (Musician recipe, Vibroacoustic Therapy, Music Scavenger Hunt, Album Cover Design, Song Picture Puzzle, Hapi Drum, Listen and draw)
Learning Goals
1. Students will learn how to define worry/anxiety in terms of feelings and physiological reaction.
2. Students will learn at least three behaviors that increase worry/anxiety.
3. Student will learn at least 5 art calming strategies to reduce or eliminate anxiety
4. Student will learn at least 5 mindfulness strategies to reduce or eliminate worry
5. Student will learn at least 5 music strategies to reduce or eliminate anxiety
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This is a fact-based course. I don't anticipate sensitive topics being discussed. In the event a student would bring up a personal anxiety related issue, I will recognize the feeling/comment (i.e. "That can be really difficult") and respond, "That's important information to share with a trusted adult in a private/one-on-one setting. For now, let's talk about...". This has been a successful strategy in previous fact-based courses to address any sensitive topics that may come up. I don't believe parental guidance is required. However, parents know best if their child will more comfortable with them by their side. The fact-based content of this course doesn't require a parent, but the nature/personality of the specific learner may.
Supply List
Pen and paper to take notes on strategies that learner wants to try. There is a class outline or list of strategies provided that students can download and use to take notes or just follow along. There will also sometimes be handouts related to a specific class. The handouts will be shown on "Share Screen" in class if you're unable to print them out.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
4.9
517reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Kent State University
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, with M.Ed. in Community counseling and a B.A. in Sociology. I have taught Anxiety Awareness/Reduction educational courses, to children of all ages, in brick and mortar classrooms, and in group counseling settings.Reviews
Live Group Class
$75
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
40 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-13
3-9 learners per class
