Lesson 11: Managing Anxiety

Why This Lesson Matters

Academic and social situations cause anxiety in many students. Students who cannot effectively manage anxiety have difficulty focusing and working in school and are at risk for emotional and behavioral problems. When students become overwhelmed by anxiety, their ability to handle stress deteriorates, rendering them even less effective at handling further challenges. Being able to manage anxiety effectively by using Ways to Calm Down, including positive self-talk, can help students achieve more personal, social, and school success.

Objectives

Students will be able to:

• Identify social situations that can cause anxiety

• Apply what they’ve learned about calming down in scenarios causing social anxiety

Lesson Concepts

Managing your anxiety effectively makes it easier to focus and succeed in social and academic situations.