In this class, we will discuss a part of your brain called the amygdala, known best for the "fight or flight" response in humans. It's a good way to learn about the way the brain perceives threats which in turn can cause anxiety, and how to tame those emotions. After we discuss the role the amygdala plays, we will learn some ways to tame upsetting emotions by talking about how we can "control" the amygdala. The class is about the brain a bit but also about skills for taming this part of the brain to help with anxiety (and also othe strong emotions). 

I will present information through a short YouTube clip, a PowerPoint presentation, and some loose discussion as a class where we all discuss our knowledge on this topic and/or what students would like to learn. There is no background knowledge required, just a willingness to learn. There won't be any homework but I will leave the class with some resources for anyone who wants to learn more.