Lesson Plan

Session 1: Understanding Social Anxiety

Introduce social anxiety and help the student identify personal triggers and explore initial coping strategies.

Understanding social anxiety lays the foundation for self-awareness, enabling the student to recognize triggers and develop resilience in social interactions.

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Session 1 Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Video

5 minutes

Step 2

Slide Deck Discussion

10 minutes

Step 3

Interactive Activity: Identifying Triggers

7 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up & Reflection

3 minutes

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Slide Deck

Understanding Social Anxiety

Introduce the topic of social anxiety. Highlight that social anxiety is common and it's important to understand our feelings. Remind the teacher to welcome the student warmly and invite her into the discussion.

How Social Anxiety Affects Us

Use this slide to explain that social anxiety can involve both physical sensations and emotional reactions. Emphasize that it's okay to feel this way and that there are ways to work with these feelings.

Relatable Scenarios

Present some relatable scenarios. Encourage the student to think about times when she may have felt uneasy in social settings. Use this as a lead-in to open discussion.

Discussion Prompt

Facilitate discussion with this slide. Ask the student to share any experiences or recognize similar feelings. Validate her experiences and affirm that these feelings are common.

Key Takeaways

Wrap up the slide deck by summarizing key points. Remind the student that understanding these feelings is the first step towards managing them and building confidence.

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Session 2: Building Confidence in Social Situations

Equip the student with practical techniques to build confidence in social situations and practice strategies to initiate and sustain positive interactions.

Enhancing confidence empowers the student to overcome social anxiety, leading to improved relationships and a greater sense of self-assurance.

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Session 2 Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Video

5 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Slide Deck Discussion

10 minutes

Step 3

Guided Confidence-Building Activity

7 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up & Reflection

3 minutes

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Slide Deck

Building Confidence in Social Situations

Introduce the topic and explain the importance of confidence in social situations. Emphasize that small steps can lead to big improvements.

Practical Tips for Confidence

Present practical tips that the student can use in everyday interactions. Remind her to practice these techniques and observe how they make her feel.

Relatable Scenarios

Encourage the student to think of real-life scenarios where these tips can be applied. Use role-playing questions to make the session interactive.

Recognize Your Strengths

Guide the student in reflecting on her own strengths. This slide is meant to help her realize that she already has qualities that can help her build confidence.

Key Takeaways

Summarize the session and reinforce the key points. Invite the student to share one practical tip she will try in her next social situation.

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Session 3: Managing Social Anxiety in Real-Time

Provide real-time strategies for managing social anxiety through mindfulness and grounding techniques.

Equipping the student with practical, in-the-moment techniques can help reduce anxiety during social interactions, leading to improved self-regulation and comfort.

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Session 3 Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Video

5 minutes

Step 2

Slide Deck Discussion

10 minutes

Step 3

Interactive Activity: Grounding Techniques

7 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up & Reflection

3 minutes

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Slide Deck

Managing Social Anxiety in Real-Time

Introduce the overall focus of the session. Emphasize that managing anxiety in real-time is possible with simple mindfulness and grounding techniques.

Mindfulness and Deep Breathing

Present mindfulness as a technique. Explain that mindfulness involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment and using breathing as anchor.

Grounding Techniques

Detail the grounding technique: use the senses to bring attention back to the present. Encourage the student to practice saying aloud what she notices.

Applying the Techniques

Encourage the student to imagine applying these techniques in social settings. Ask guiding questions and invite sharing.

Key Takeaways

Summarize key strategies discussed and reinforce the importance of practicing them regularly.

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