Camp Worry: Anxiety Reduction Strategies for School & Home (8-10yrs)
In this 4 day camp, we'll learn what anxiety/worry is, what increases anxiety, and learn a variety of strategies (calming, distracting, processing, physical) 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 20 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Informal assessment will take place throughout the lesson by using chat box polls. Due to the nature of this class, great care will be taken to support students in engaging to the level they feel comfortable with. No one will be put on the spot or "forced" to answer.Class Experience
This camp is ideal for learners who have an interest in learning what anxiety is, what can make it worse and what can make it better. Strategies are included that can be used at home and at school. 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, Blot Art, Line Art, Comfort Castle, Face collage, Upcycle) 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) Class Four: Using Music based strategies to increase calm (Music Bingo, Music Scavenger Hunt, Rewrite Lyrics, Song Picture Puzzle, Hapi Drum, Listen and draw) I have a structured, supportive, and humor-laced teaching style, designed to keep student's interest and make them feel relaxed. It's important in this type of class especially, to use lots of encouragement and respect for student's individual learning style preferences. I'll use slides and video clips to reinforce concepts as well. I would be thrilled to have the opportunity to share my passion and knowledge for anxiety elimination with your learner.
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
Paper/Pen and notebook to write down strategies that student wants to try later. There is a class handout provided that students can download and use to take notes or just follow along. There will also sometimes be additional handouts posted that students can print out to follow along with strategies taught at the end of the 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.
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Live Group Class
$75
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
35 min
Completed by 29 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
3-6 learners per class
