Overcome Anxiety! Learn About Your Brain, the Stress Response & Coping Skills!
In this self paced class, your student will learn about the different parts of the Brain and where the stress response originates from and some coping skills to help lower stress in their bodies. Defeat Anxiety by taking away its power!
Michele S. MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(4)
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
Beginner - Advanced Level
Anxiety is a normal emotion that can be a protective response to stress. It can help people prepare for and pay attention to potential dangers. However, anxiety disorders are different from normal feelings of anxiety and involve excessive fear or worry that can be difficult to control. In this super interesting class your student will learn about... Different parts of the brain using a kid friendly Hand Model to help students learn step by step the different parts of the brain that are involved in the flight or fight response and how they affect us. Learn where Stress & Anxiety comes from & how it affects the body and can make us feel. Different Coping Skills and handouts to reflect on why these skills would be a good fit for your child. **Each lesson has reflection questions, handouts and video posts from me explaining each lesson to follow up on material to ensure comprehension and understanding. Your student can post questions in the classroom and I will answer them within 24-48 hours to ensure your child's understanding of the lesson. If your child requests more materials (within reason) I will post extra assignments as requested.
Learning Goals
Students will learn at their own pace about fight, flight, freeze and fawn response. Students will learn about how the stress response affects the brain and body during a crisis.
Reflection Questions to ensure understanding.
All of the materials are Student friendly and easy to understand and follow.
Students will have a better understanding of themselves and their stress. My hope is that your student will feel more in control of their anxiety next time they have this response because they will have a better understanding of what is going on in their body and brain.
They will also have an idea of what Coping skills they can use and how it can help their stress. If they complete the reflection piece on the coping skills they should understand why the coping skills can help them in the future and will be more likely to use them. When it comes to Coping Skills...Practice makes Permanent!!
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Looking for threats
Your brain is scanning your surroundings to check for danger or threats all the time. The body then responds in order to protect us to make sure we are safe and to survive. Lesson 2:
What it actually feels like
Defining what the Fight or Flight response is, where it comes from (it is actually a really old system) and what purpose the flight or fight response serves to human beings. 5 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Even the cave men had it!
Learn more about this response system and how it affects our bodies. Lesson 4:
Coping Skills and Grounding Tips
In this lesson we discuss how to use coping skills to help in different situations where our stress response engages. Other Details
Learning Needs
This class does require the student to work at their own pace and independently.
Parental Guidance
This is not an instructor led class, this class is self paced. Your child can go through the material at their own pace and print out the materials.
** Please Read**- Your child CAN post questions to the classroom and I will respond to the questions as soon as I can. If your child requests extra material, I will (within reason) do my best to get them more handouts directly related to the topic.
This class should not be used as a substitute as mental health services.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a clinical licensed social worker and certified clinical trauma professional. In my Therapeutic world, I specialize in Anxiety disorders in adults & children, Anxiety & Disordered Eating treatment in Children and Adolescents, I have a background and experience with EMDR, DBT, Thought Field Therapy and others. I am currently working on my complex trauma level II certification and Certified Shame-Informed Treatment certification. I have been in the social work field for 8 years in many different settings and I thoroughly enjoy developing SEL curriculum. Reviews
Self-Paced Class
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