Worry And Anxiety Small Group Curriculum
This no-prep worry and anxiety small group curriculum includes lessons and activities to help kids better understand their anxiety and develop positive ways to cope with the worries they have.
Students will understand what makes them anxious, and how their anxieties affect their brains and bodies. This will help them begin to have more control over their feelings and to be able to use coping skills like flipping negative thoughts, focusing on what they can control and more.
This resource is part of a worry and anxiety bundle and a social skills small group bundle!
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What's Included:
The Following 6 Sessions:
Session 1 - How Anxiety Happens
Session 2 - What We Worry About
Session 3 - Flipping Negative Thoughts
Session 4 - Recognizing My Anxiety
Session 5 - Coping With Worries
Session 6 - What Is In My Control
Each Session Includes:
Objectives
Discussion points
Activity directions/materials
2 Bonus Activities:
"Grounding Strategies Spinner”
"Worry & Anxiety Roll And Respond”
2 Assessments For Data Collection:
A self-assessment to be completed by the child
An assessment to be completed by teachers/families
Family Communication Forms:
A permission form
A follow up note for each lesson to let families know which topics were covered and encourage further conversation at home
These family communication forms are provided in an editable format (this is in PowerPoint, so you must have PPT to access the editable version).
Modifications for virtual and social distancing lessons
For more information, please see the preview.
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What Others Are Saying:
“This is AMAZING! I have 502 students in my building and I am busy all the time. I wanted to start small groups but wasn't sure how I'd have time to plan them. Then I found this!! Game changer. Well done and easy to download and print. Highly recommend” -Tamara K.
“I used this in a group counseling session for children with anxiety. My students were engaged in the resource and expressed that they really liked all the activities and worksheets. No prep work needed and it was very easy to use! Students' parents noted that they have seen a positive change as well!” -Corie H.
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*Please note that this resource is a digital download. You will receive a link to download the materials upon purchase
***Please download your resources as soon as you receive them. The links will expire after 24 hours. If you cannot get to your resources in this time frame, please e-mail me at CounselorChelsey@gmail.com and I will make sure you get what you purchased.
