Learning Goals:
1. Students will learn how to define worry/anxiety in terms of feelings and physiological reaction.  
2. Students will learn at least four behaviors that increase worry/anxiety.  
3. Student will learn at least four strategies to reduce or eliminate moderate to mild worry/anxiety, including strategies that can be used while at school

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, to children of all ages, in brick and mortar classrooms, and in group counseling settings.

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Informal assessment will take place throughout the lesson by asking students if they have questions.  If students seem very talkative/engaged, we'll share the ways in which they can apply the strategies after the class. 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.
Grades Offered

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.