Lesson Plan

Session 1: Understanding Anxiety

Introduce the concept of anxiety and its signs, and begin exploring CBT techniques to build awareness and start developing coping strategies.

Understanding anxiety is fundamental for recognizing when it arises and beginning to apply effective CBT tools. This session sets the stage for reducing anxiety and enhancing resilience.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation: Teacher Review

15 minutes

Step 1

Warm Up Activity

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction to Anxiety

10 minutes

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

CBT Discussion & Activity

15 minutes

Step 5

Cool Down and Reflection

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Understanding Anxiety

Welcome the student and introduce the session. Emphasize that today's goal is to understand what anxiety is and learn basic CBT techniques to manage it.

What is Anxiety?

Explain anxiety in simple terms. Use simple language and ask if the student has heard the term before. Encourage open conversation.

Common Signs of Anxiety

Discuss common signs of anxiety. Use visuals like emojis or simple images representing worry and stress.

Introduction to CBT Techniques

Introduce CBT techniques in a general sense. Explain that CBT helps you understand and change your thought patterns.

How CBT Helps Manage Anxiety

Highlight how CBT is useful by explaining that changing thoughts can change feelings and behavior. Encourage the student to think of a small worry they might want to tackle.

Summary & Reflection

Summarize session key points and encourage reflection. Ask the student to share one thing they learned or one question they have.

Lesson Plan

Session 1: Understanding Anxiety

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation: Teacher Review

Step 1

Warm Up Activity

Step 2

Introduction to Anxiety

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

Step 4

CBT Discussion & Activity

Step 5

Cool Down and Reflection

Slide Deck

Understanding Anxiety

What is Anxiety?

Common Signs of Anxiety

Introduction to CBT Techniques

How CBT Helps Manage Anxiety

Summary & Reflection

Script

Worksheet

Discussion

Activity

Warm Up

Cool Down

Activity

Activity

Calm Your Mind: Mastering Anxiety with CBT Techniques

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