Lesson Plan

Main Lesson Plan

Equip parents with knowledge of childhood separation anxiety, its signs, and evidence-based strategies to support their children through transitions, boosting parental confidence and fostering secure attachments.

Understanding and addressing separation anxiety early helps parents ease their child’s distress, strengthens parent–child bonds, and promotes healthy emotional development.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Workshop Materials

15 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Introduction

10 minutes

Step 2

Understanding Separation Anxiety

20 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion & Sharing Experiences

15 minutes

Step 4

Teaching Practical Strategies

20 minutes

Step 5

Hands-On Activity: Strategy Planning

15 minutes

Step 6

Reflection & Q&A

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Saying Goodbye with Confidence

Workshop Objectives

Agenda

What Is Separation Anxiety?

Age Ranges & Developmental Context

Common Causes & Triggers

Recognizing Warning Signs

Evidence-Based Strategies Overview

Strategy 1: Gradual Separation

Strategy 2: Comfort Objects & Goodbye Rituals

Strategy 3: Routines & Communication

Hands-On Activity: Planning Your Strategy

Next Steps & Resources

Reflection & Q&A

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Worksheet

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Journal

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Saying Goodbye with Confidence

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