Bringing Anxiety and Phobia Awareness to the Classroom
In the course Anxiety and Phobia Awareness for Educators, students will discover information concerning various anxiety and phobia disorders, proven skills and techniques for preventing and coping with anxiety disorders, nutrition and lifestyle changes, and many other valuable resources. This relevant and timely course for educational professionals of all grade levels offers easy-to-understand resources, checklists, and readily-applicable tools in a practical and cohesive format.
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Course Name: Anxiety and Phobia Awareness for Educators |
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Course Number: EDUC 718R |
Semester Credits: 3 |
Course Description
Anxiety and phobias are not new phenomena. “Research conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health has shown that anxiety disorders are the number one mental health problem among American women and are second only to alcohol and drug abuse among men.” So, why are problems with anxiety and phobias increasing? Mental health issues are becoming more prevalent in adults and our youth, who are inundated with new environmental, social, and technological changes. As mental health awareness continues to gain traction as something less stigmatized, it is time to become more aware of understanding, recognizing, and developing resources for ourselves and our students.
Whether you are a teacher, administrator, counselor, or school nurse, you will benefit from the research and readily-applicable tools presented in the texts. With over one million readers helped, Edmund J. Bourne, Ph.D., has specialized in the treatment of anxiety, phobias, and other stress-related disorders. You will discover information about a variety of anxiety and phobia disorders, proven skills and techniques for preventing and coping with anxiety disorders, nutrition and lifestyle changes, and other valuable resources. Additionally, you will benefit from a handy guide that will provide quick, in-the-moment strategies that can be used anytime and anywhere you or your students find yourselves in an anxious state.
This timely course for educational professionals of all grade levels offers easy-to-understand resources, checklists, and readily-applicable tools in a practical and cohesive format.
Goals
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand and identify major and minor causes of anxiety disorders and phobias.
- Utilize various strategies in relaxation, physical exercise, nutrition, self-talk, meditation, and dealing with feelings to cope with and overcome anxiety disorders.
- Learn about personality styles that perpetuate anxiety and how to recognize the signals and symptoms.
- Understand and identify the ten most common types of specific phobias.
- Learn about triggering conditions and warning signs of panic attacks.
- Find ways to overcome worry and mistaken beliefs through positive self-talk.
- Gain insight and practical methods to face your fears, anxiety, and worries.
Course Contents
- Anxiety Disorders and Major Causes
- Recovery: A Comprehensive Approach
- Relaxation and Physical Exercise
- Coping with Panic Attacks
- Exposure for Phobias
- Self-Talk and Mistaken Beliefs
- Overcoming Worry
- Personality Styles that Perpetuate Anxiety
- Ten Common Specific Phobias
- Self-Esteem
- Nutrition
- Health Conditions that May Contribute to Anxiety
- Medication for Anxiety
- Meditation
- Relapse Prevention
- Resources for Relaxation
- Finding Connection
- Flip the Switch
- Kindness and Self-Care
- Discover Your Passions
- Cultivating Allowing
- Disarming Anxiety
- Growing Through Adversity
- Refocus, Reconnect, and Redirect
Evidence of Learning Outcomes
Upon completing Anxiety and Phobia Awareness for Educators, the student will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various anxiety and phobia disorders and how to implement techniques and strategies to manage these disorders. Practical resources and expert guidance will allow the student to show successful mastery through the completion of the required assignments.
How to Register
Anxiety and Phobia Awareness for Educators is offered in both an online or emailed PDF format, and all books and materials are included in the registration. Like all of our courses, it is open for anyone to register at any time during a semester. After completion, students earn graduate, non-degree semester credit from an accredited university, as reflected on their official transcript.
Registration is straightforward and can be done online or over the phone. Courses are offered ongoing during three semesters, and you can start whenever you are ready! Students may choose to enroll in up to a maximum of 15-semester credits at any time during each semester. The registration dates are:
- Fall: September 1 - January 31
- Spring: February 1 - May 31
- Summer: June 1 - August 31