Lesson Plan

Chill Out: Mastering Anxiety

Students will learn practical techniques to manage stress and anxiety, empowering them with effective coping strategies for everyday situations.

Coping with anxiety is essential for adolescent development, and these skills help students manage stress and build resilience in a supportive classroom environment.

Audience

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Materials

Prep

Preparation Steps

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Coping Strategies Demonstration

10 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-Up & Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Chill Out: Mastering Anxiety

Introduce the session, welcome everyone, and explain that today's topic is about understanding and managing anxiety. Emphasize that these strategies are tools they can use in daily life.

Understanding Anxiety

Explain what anxiety is in simple terms. Prompt the students to share if they’ve ever experienced anxiety and how it felt.

Coping Strategy: Deep Breathing

Demonstrate the deep breathing technique. Use the [Deep Breathing Activity Handout](#deep-breathing-activity-handout) as a guide. Encourage students to follow along.

Coping Strategy: Mindfulness

Introduce mindfulness as a coping technique. Explain how being present can help reduce anxiety. Ask students if they have tried mindfulness before.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Summarize the main points from the lesson. Invite students to share which strategy they’d like to use and remind them that these skills are useful tools anytime they’re feeling anxious.

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Activity

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Chill Out: Mastering Anxiety

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ANGELA FRANK

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