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Worry University: How to Reduce Bedtime Anxiety & Sleep Better (7-9Yrs)
In this one-time class, we'll learn why worry/anxiety can increase at bedtime, and what strategies can be used to reduce and/or eliminate the anxiety so sleep comes more easily.
Melissa Snyder, M.Ed., LPCC
465 total reviews for this teacher
9 reviews for this class
Completed by 67 learners
7-9
year old learners
2nd-3rd
US Grade Level
2-6
learners per class
$15
Charged upfront
Meets once
30 minute class
Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
Have you ever wondered why someone can have a great day, and then start worrying right at bedtime? Or why someone might try to go to sleep but can't because all they can do is think? We answer these questions and more in this class. This class is ideal for learners who have an interest in understanding what anxiety is, why it can increase at bedtime and what strategies can be used to reduce and/or eliminate bedtime anxiety. This is an educational, fact-based course, and not a counseling...
1. Students will learn how to define worry/anxiety in terms of feelings and physiological reaction. 2. Students will learn three contributing factors to bedtime anxiety 3. Student will learn three strategies to reduce or eliminate worry/anxiety, to be used before bedtime 4. Student will learn five strategies to reduce/eliminate anxiety, to be used at bedtime, and/or when in bed
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.
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1 file available upon enrollmentShortly before the class, a handout that lists the strategies discussed in the class will be uploaded in the classroom. Learners can print this handout to use for reference.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Informal assessment will take place throughout the lesson by asking students if they have questions or comments throughout lessons. There will also be opportunities to answer poll questions in the chat box.
30 minutes per week in class, and no time outside of class.
Parents know best if their child will more comfortable with them by their side. The content of this course doesn't require a parent, but the nature/personality of the specific learner may.
A handout will be provided that lists the strategies discussed in the lesson.
Teacher
Melissa Snyder, M.Ed., LPCCLicensed Counselor Teaching Psychology and Strategies to Empower Learners
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Lives in the
United States465 total reviews
446 completed classes
About Me
Hello there! I'm a licensed professional clinical counselor who focuses on education classes and workshops for children, teens and adults. I primarily teach psychology and anxiety reduction classes on Outschool. Learning life-skills and coping...
