Anxiety Reduction Program
This program provides teens with foundational skills and tangible strategies for managing anxiety and uncertainty.
Overview
Five individual sessions, 50 minutes in duration
Sessions conducted via secure video platform
Information about skills learned and resources emailed after each session
Program outline
Consultation - Free 15 minute exploratory phone call. The clinician will inquire about the impact that anxiety is having on a teen’s life and identify ways to tailor the program to help meet identified goals.
Session 1 - Anxiety education. Gain a better understanding of what anxiety is and its impact on teens. This session provides an overview of prevention and intervention coping strategies for managing anxiety.
Session 2 - Anxiety in the body. Explore the signs and symptoms of anxiety. This session identifies ways to manage the physical symptoms of anxiety through relaxation strategies.
Session 3 - Anxious thoughts. Explore the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. This session provides strategies for identifying anxious thoughts and preventing them from spiralling.
Session 4 - Reframing anxious thoughts. Challenge negative thinking to reduce anxiety. This session will provide strategies for reframing anxious thoughts into more realistic, helpful ones.
Session 5 - Facing Fears. Create a coping plan for managing anxious thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. This session identifies the participant's strengths and explores ways to face anxious situations with confidence.
Follow-up - Brief follow-up phone call, free of charge, to check on progress.
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