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- Icebreaker Questions. When starting any group, it’s important to make members feel welcome and break the ice. Introductory questions allow members to share their background and goals
- Understanding Anxiety Triggers. People with anxiety disorders often have specific triggers—situations, places, thoughts, or experiences that heighten their anxiety.
- Pinpointing Anxiety Thoughts. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on how our thoughts impact our feelings and behaviors. Discussing the cycle of anxious thoughts can help members identify distorted thinking patterns and replace negative thoughts with healthier ones.
- Sharing Anxiety Physical Symptoms. Anxiety manifests in real, often frightening physical symptoms. Many members may not realize that symptoms like rapid heart rate, dizziness, trembling, and shortness of breath are normal physiological responses to stress.
- Student Who’s Struggling to Balance Studies with Caring For Their Child
- Student Who’s Genderqueer and Just Gone Through A Bad Breakup
- Indigenous Student Triggered by Lesson Content
- Homeless Student Misses Study Group
- Transgender Student Who Needs Support with A Culturally Unsafe Instructor
- Engineering Student Who Appears Anxious and Rushes Out of Class
- International Student Who Is Not Able to Pay Fees
- International Student Feeling Overwhelmed by Academic and Work Commitments
- Student Worried About Failing A Course and Disappointing Their Family
- Student Triggered by An Instructor’s Comments About Weight and Body Image
Alex is a single parent who is going to school full-time and is unable to find reliable daycare. The daycare on campus is full and Alex is on a waitlist; all the other community daycares are also full. Alex’s daughter, Gemma, is a toddler, and Alex is wary of leaving her with a stranger. Alex has no family in the area, and friends are unable to hel...
You have been paired up with Leslie on a semester-long project in one of your classes. Leslie is upfront about being genderqueer and asks you to use the pronouns they/them. Leslie is enthusiastic, shows up to all the meetings, and completes their portion of the work on time. However, as the semester progresses, Leslie begins missing meetings, is ha...
You are in class when the instructor begins talking about Canada’s residential school system and the abuse and forced assimilation of Indigenous children. As the lesson closes and students begin to pack up, you notice that a usually gregarious Indigenous student is sitting quietly and appears to be wiping tears from their eyes. When you approach th...
You are part of a study group that has been meeting regularly through the semester. Recently, one member’s attendance has become sporadic. When they do show up, their appearance is dishevelled, and they seem to have a hard time concentrating. When you ask them about this, they confide that they have been evicted from their apartment and must live i...
Alexa, a transgender student, approaches you after a LGBTQ2S+ meetup on campus. She tells you that one of her instructors refuses to call her by her name, stating that “preferred names” are optional as per school policy. Occasionally, the instructor will use Alexa’s name, but will self-edit it; for example, calling her “Alex” instead of “Alexa.” Th...
Your classmate usually sits at the very back of your engineering class and keeps to themselves. Today they arrive late, and you notice them taking one of the remaining seats at the busy centre of the lecture hall. Other classmates are engaged in loud conversations with one another. Your classmate appears to become anxious. You notice them frantical...
An international student you know from classes is not able to pay all their fees for the semester. The student tells you that they didn’t get any kind of financial aid. They discussed their situation with their parents, but they are not able to send money because their business was shut down during the pandemic. The student is really upset and appe...
Salem arrived in Canada three months ago and is struggling with absorbing school material in English. Salem has to work after classes to support their family, so there is no time for extra tutoring or study club. Because of late-night shifts, they are having trouble keeping a consistent sleep schedule and preparing meals for the week. Salem explain...
Cobie is the first member of their family to attend a post-secondary program, and their parents and grandparents have invested most of their money in their education. Cobie has come up to you, as a teacher’s assistant, in a panicked way after class. They explain that they just got their mark back for an assignment, and they failed it and are unable...
Your friend Blue, who is recovering from an eating disorder, just ran out of class because of triggering course content. Blue is non-binary, queer, bi-racial, and neurodivergent. In class, the instructor was discussing nutrition, body image, and healthy eating when they made an implicitly offensive comment about weight and body mass index. This tri...
- Educate yourself about anxiety. The more you understand about anxiety, the more you can arm yourself with strategies to help your students. This article from district superintendent Jon Konen provides a definition of anxiety, its causes, how to recognize it, types of anxiety disorders, and, most important, how you can help as a teacher.
- Create strong bonds. Building strong bonds and connecting to youth can protect their mental health. Schools and parents can create these protective relationships with students and help them grow into healthy adulthood.
- Talk openly about anxiety. Don’t set up anxiety as something you want (or should) get rid of. It’s part of life, and it’s not realistic to think it’ll go away completely.
- Mind your classroom management. ADVERTISEMENT. Schools play a critical role in helping students manage anxiety by creating environments where all students feel that they are cared for, supported, and belong.
Jul 30, 2021 · Life as a socially-anxious student can be challenging. There are so many study-related situations that have a social component – public speaking, being called on unexpectedly in class, introducing yourself to someone new, forming friendships and working relationships, talking to teachers and lecturers, and so on. [1]
Sep 6, 2024 · Financial stress, social anxiety, relationship issues, loneliness, and academic anxiety are common contributors to anxiety among university students. If you’re experiencing these challenges, consider speaking to mental health professionals or college counselors who support students.
Aug 27, 2019 · How to cope with anxiety in college. Whether you're a student, a parent, or an administrator, our tips on coping with anxiety in college may help. Even if you haven't yet started college, it can be useful to think ahead. For students: Approach, don't avoid.
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Nov 30, 2017 · Supporting Students with an Anxiety Disorder. Focus on overcoming triggers and regaining control over anxious situations — not escaping them. Teach students coping strategies to prioritize and refocus their thoughts. Enforce limits for how long students can leave class. To Mitigate an Anxiety Culture.
