Don't Worry, Be Happy! - Anxiety Support for Teens (Flex)
Johanna England Chavez, MSW
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(377)
Improve stress and anxiety symptoms by learning to understand them and developing skills to control them!
Class experience
Anxiety can be crippling for teenagers. Having the opportunity to share their worries with others and find strength in unity can be profoundly helpful for young people as they grow. In this course, we will focus on learning how and why worry happens and developing coping strategies that will help alleviate the symptoms of participants. Anxiety is complex and can stem from a variety of sources. For the purposes of this course, we will not be digging into the root causes of each student's...
10 lessons//10 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1IntroductionsIntroductions; You aren't aloneWeek 2Lesson 2Why Do We Worry?Understanding worry and its physical symptomsWeek 3Lesson 3MindfulnessSoothing the mind through awarenessWeek 4Lesson 4AvoidanceAvoidance and getting back in the gameWeek 5Lesson 5Unhelpful Thoughts, Part ICognitive distortions I; groundingWeek 6Lesson 6Unhelpful Thoughts, Part IIContinued cognitive distortionsWeek 7Lesson 7Challenging Unhelpful ThoughtsChallenging cognitive distortionsWeek 8Lesson 8Self RescueHelping myself feel betterWeek 9Lesson 9MovementThe impact of exercise and movement on emotional healthWeek 10Lesson 10Gratitude and Creative ExpressionExpressing gratitude and creativity
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (mental health practitioner), experienced with therapeutic intervention with children and teens in multiple private and group settings.
I recommend the Anxiety Workbook for Teens, by Lisa M. Schab, LCSW to use with this class. This journal-style workbook is not required, but is helpful. I will list the exercises that students using this book should do each week to correlate to our classwork.
Although I am a mental health professional, please note that I cannot diagnose or treat a child with a mental illness through this course. However, I will provide resources and make recommendations for treatment if a child is experiencing difficulties beyond the scope of this class. If you have questions about the suitability of this course for your child, please do no hesitate to contact me.
I highly recommend the Anxiety Workbook for Teens, by Lisa M. Schab, LCSW to use with this class. This journal-style workbook is not required, but will help students gain the most from this class. I will list the exercises that students using this book should do each week to correlate to our classwork.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(377)
Welcome! I am a clinically trained master social worker, with 20 years of experience in health and mental healthcare. As a school based social worker, I taught classes and provided counseling for middle and high school students. I have also...
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Completed by 84 learners
Ages: 13-18
