If your student is a perfectionist and you are concerned about their overall well-being How to Apply It! 1) Perfectionism, particularly among very bright students, can be a real problem as it can cause anxiety and interfere with a student's willingness to ... View More
If your student would benefit from advice and is reluctant to speak with an adult Teach It! 1)Objective: Students gain a strong emotional support network, beyond what teachers or family members can provide, through peer advising. 2)Teacher Takeaways: a) Th... View More
All students, particularly those who are prone to anxiety or who strongly benefit from downtime How to Apply It! 1) While it is important for students to have activities out of school, too many activities can add unnecessary stress, particularly for students... View More
If your student struggles with test anxiety Understanding Test Anxiety 1) Understanding the specific reasons why a child struggles with test or performance anxiety is a critical first step to helping them overcome or reduce their anxiety. 1) While a little ... View More
If your child struggles with test anxiety but doesn't have more generalized anxiety How to Apply It! 1) Understanding the specific reasons for a student who is overly anxious is critical to providing the right types of supports. 1) While a little anxiety c... View More
If your student lacks confidence, is anxious or has a fixed mindset How to Apply It! 1) Positive self-talk is a powerful tool that is an essential first step to changing a student's frame of mind when they are nervous or feeling down. 1) Teach students to c... View More
Parent coaching can help students with diagnosed anxiety face their fears. How to Apply It! 1) Parents play a key role in the effective development of children with anxiety. 2) Parent training helps parents find the important balance between creating a supp... View More
All children, particularly those who are stressed or unmotivated How to Apply It! 1) Helping children create reasonable expectations for themselves based on their current needs and capabilities will lessen anxiety and, over time, helps them develop independe... View More