Welcome everyone. Introduce yourself and the purpose of today’s session. Emphasize a safe, judgment-free environment. Prompt participants to engage and ask questions.

Read through each objective clearly. Invite participants to notice which goal resonates most with them.

Define stress and anxiety in simple, relatable terms. Use real-life examples if time permits.

Explain the continuum graphic verbally if you haven’t included an image. Stress the normalcy of moving along the continuum.

Introduce the self-assessment handout. Give clear instructions on how to rate themselves and time boundaries.

Briefly explain focused breathing first, then body scan. Invite quick clarifying questions.

Guide participants through the script, or play the audio recording. Remind them it’s okay if thoughts wander.

Wrap up quickly. Encourage participants to share one takeaway if time allows.