Introduce the lesson by explaining what anxiety is and why understanding it can help in managing stress. Use guided questions to encourage students to share what they know about anxiety and stress. Display anxiety triggers visually to help spark discussion.

Discuss the importance of deep breathing and relaxation. Demonstrate a few mindfulness exercises and lead the students through a group breathing activity. Emphasize how these techniques can quickly reduce stress in real situations.

Explain cognitive restructuring and its role in managing negative thoughts. Present scenarios showing how unhelpful thoughts can increase anxiety. Encourage role-playing or group discussion to practice reframing these thoughts.

Open the floor for a brainstorming session. Discuss practical techniques and strategies to cope with anxiety in day-to-day life. Capture the students’ ideas and add any teacher-suggested practices to the list.

Summarize all the key strategies covered in the lesson. Facilitate a reflective discussion allowing each student to express which techniques they found most helpful. Utilize a self-assessment tool and encourage journaling to capture final thoughts.