Lesson Plan

Understanding Anxiety Roots

Students will explore the physiological and psychological roots of anxiety, enhancing self-awareness and empathy, and learn strategies for coping with anxiety in everyday life.

Understanding anxiety's roots helps students identify their own triggers and fosters a supportive environment where they can empathize with others' experiences.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Lesson Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Emotions Chart

5 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity 1: Anxiety Explained

15 minutes

Step 3

Main Activity 2: Empathy Circle

15 minutes

Step 4

Cool-Down: Reflection Journal

10 minutes

Warm Up

Slide Deck

What is Anxiety?

Physiological Responses

Psychological Aspects

Integrated View of Anxiety