Lesson Plan

Individual Anxiety Support Session

Guide the student to recognize personal anxiety triggers and practice tailored coping strategies—like breathing exercises and thought reframing—to transform anxious feelings into positive, empowering thoughts.

Anxiety can impede gifted students’ learning and well-being. This focused session builds self-awareness and practical skills, enabling the child to manage anxiety, boost confidence, and thrive academically and emotionally.

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Prepare for Individual Session

10 minutes

Step 1

Welcome and Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Identify Anxiety Triggers

7 minutes

Step 3

Explore Coping Strategies

8 minutes

Step 4

Practice Breathing Technique

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Reframing

5 minutes

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Calm Mind, Brilliant You

1. Welcome and Check-In

2. Identify Anxiety Triggers

3. Explore Coping Strategies

4. Practice Breathing Technique

5. Reflection and Reframing

6. Next Step & Confidence Goal

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Calm Mind, Brilliant You

Laura Reina

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