What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Students will learn about what stress is, what it feels like, how to acknowledge when you are stressed, and how to effectively overcome stress. Additionally, students will gain coping skills and strategies from this course that they will be able to take home and use. Students will interact with the teacher and their classmates via the Zoom classroom. Students will require a few sheets of paper and a pencil to complete this class successfully. If students are more visual learners, they may draw instead of write. In this case, students may want to bring pencil crayons/markers/crayons to class. The topics covered in this course include: 1. Stress - What is stress? What does stress feel like? 2. Stressors - What causes us to be stressed? What makes you stressed? 3. What is Coping? How can you cope? - How can we make ourselves feel better? What strategies can we employ? 4. Finding a Balance - What is balance? What is a balanced lifestyle? 5. What to do if you Feel Stressed/Overwhelmed - What can we do and who can we talk to when we feel stressed? 6. Mindful Breathing Techniques - Techniques to take with you anywhere! 7. Opportunities for Questions and Discussion. Students do not require any prior knowledge for this course. However, students will be discussing feelings. Students will not be pushed to speak in this course and will only be asked to share if they feel comfortable. This classroom will provide a safe space for students to discuss their stress and what makes them worry. Refund Policy: - All One-Time classes have a standard refund policy: "Full refund until a week in advance, or within 24 hours of purchase (until class starts)." - Please note that learners must reach out 24 hours in advance of our session to request a transfer. **For more information on the Outschool refund policy, please see: https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/16379-outschool-s-happiness-guarantee-and-refunds
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of stress, stressors, and how to effectively cope with stress (i.e., coping strategies).
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be discussing stressors. Students are asked in class to list/draw things that make them feel stressed (this will can only be viewed by the individual student and the teacher).
We will also be discussing some of the long-term impacts of stress.
Supply List
Curriculum materials will be provided by the teacher. No materials will need to be purchased by the student.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I hold a Bachelor of Arts Honours Specialization in Kinesiology, I am currently a Teacher Candidate in a Bachelor of Education program in Intermediate/Senior (grades 7-12), and have taken courses regarding mental and emotional health in youth and young adults. I understand the importance of creating an understanding of stress at a young age, and to develop strategies early to deal with everyday stressors. I am a passionate, young teacher who is still in school and understands what youth face today. I am eager to share my passion for health and wellness!
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-9 learners per class