Anxiety Management

Learn Anxiety and Panic Management Strategies

Online anxiety and panic management course |  Self-paced | Start anytime.

Learn about the signs and symptoms of anxiety and panic attacks | techniques to manage anxiety and panic | anxiety management plans

Written and taught by experienced, university educated psychologists and teachers | decades of experience and knowledge.

9 lessons | 9 assignments | Theory questions | Practical exercises using anxiety management techniques | self-assessment tests | Expert feedback.

Evidence based training for people suffering from anxiety | teachers | volunteers | health workers | anyone supporting people who feel anxiety.

Become an anxiety management consultant | Help others to improve their quality of life.  

Lesson Structure

There are 9 lessons in this course:

1. Scope and Nature of Anxiety and Panic ​
   • Introduction
   • Normal Anxiety
   • The Autonomic Nervous System
   • Anxiety Today
   • Types of Anxiety Disorders
2. Defining Anxiety and Panic Disorders ​
   • What are Anxiety Disorders?
   • Physical Effects of Anxiety
   • Mental Symptoms of Anxiety
   • Anxiety Symptoms in Children
   • Recognising Anxiety
   • What is Panic?
   • Panic Symptoms in Children
   • The Difference Between Anxiety and Panic
3. Managing Anxiety: Anxiety Management Plans ​
   • Methods of Managing Anxiety - Developing an Anxiety Management Plan
   • Anxiety Spirals
   • Understanding Triggers
   • Dealing With Triggers
   • Helping Children Articulate Feelings
   • Medication
   • Making an Anxiety Management Plan
   • Biofeedback
4. Managing Social Anxiety Disorder ​
   • What is Social Anxiety Disorder?
   • Treating Social Anxiety Disorder
5. Managing Generalised Anxiety Disorder ​
   • Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
   • A Day in the Life of a Person With GAD
   • Recognising Anxiety Triggers
   • Managing Anxiety
   • Self-Help Ideas for GAD
6. Managing Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia ​
   • Panic Disorder
   • Treating Panic Attacks
   • Agoraphobia
   • Treating Agoraphobia
7. Managing Environmental Factors that Increase Anxiety and Panic ​
   • Defining the Term Environment
   • Environmental Management
   • Strategies to Manage the Environment to Reduce Anxiety
8. Alternative Ways to Reduce Anxiety and Panic ​
   • Pet Therapy
   • Horticultural Therapy
   • Ecotherapy
   • Creative Therapy
   • Play Therapy
9. Research Project – Anxiety Management

Aims

• Describe anxiety and panic and reasons for the increasing levels of anxiety and panic in the modern world.
• Define anxiety and panic disorder.
• Describe the development of an anxiety management plan.
• Describe appropriate ways to manage symptoms of social anxiety disorder.
• Describe appropriate ways to manage symptoms of generalised anxiety disorder.
• Describe appropriate ways to manage symptoms of panic disorder and agoraphobia.
• Describe methods of managing the environment to reduce anxiety and panic.
• Apply alternative techniques to reduce anxiety and panic.
• Describe treatments for anxiety and/or panic disorder based upon a relevant signs, symptoms, and experiences.
• Explain the nature of anxiety and panic disorders and propose a planned response for management.

Who are the course writers and tutors for this course?

Course written and tutored by international experts including -

• Jacinda Cole, B.Sc., M. Psych. - psychologist, author, educator, experienced working with children in hospitals
• Jade Sciacia, B. Sc.(Hons) -former playleader and teacher, author and educator for over 2 decades
• Tracey Jones M.Soc.Sc, B.Sc (Hons) PG Dip. DipSW - psychologist, author, educator, experienced in working with adults and children with learning disabilities for over 3 decades

Any questions?

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