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Title: Anxiety Management


1
Anxiety Management
  • Presented by
  • Geoffrey C. Fortunato
  • Jocelyn Morales

2
What is Anxiety?
  • An overwhelming feeling of apprehension and fear.
  • Serious medical illness
  • Affects approximately 19 million americans
  • Different types of anxieties.

3
Anxiety Disorders
  • Panic Disorder
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Social phobia (Social-Anxiety Disorder)
  • Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder
  • Specific Phobias. (Test Anxiety)
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder

4
Commonalities Amongst The Different Anxiety
Disorders
  • Each of these anxiety disorders has its own
    distinct features.
  • Common Bond Excessive, Irrational Fear and
    Dread that negatively affects Daily life and
    Activities.

5
Anxiety All or Nothing?
  • Common Misconception All Anxiety is Bad
  • It is normal to incorporate a moderate level of
    stress and anxiety into our daily lives.
  • In order to lead a balanced life, stress and
    anxiety play a crucial role.
  • How we manage and balance stress, determines the
    significance of the stressor.
  • Recognizing warning signs is crucial to
    overcoming and working with the anxiety.

6
Physical signs of Anxiety
  • Accelerated Heart Rate
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Chest Discomfort
  • Chills or Hot Flashes
  • Sweating
  • Trembling or Shaking
  • Nausea
  • Lightheadedness

7
Anxiety and Our Thoughts
  • We Feel Frightened
  • We Think People are Looking at us
  • We Worry That we May Lose Control or
  • Make a Fool of Ourselves in the Presence of
    Others
  • We Tell Ourselves That We Must Escape and Get To
    a Safe place

8
Anxiety and Our Behavior
  • We Make Excuses to Avoid Doing Things
  • We Hurry Out of Places or Situations Where we
    Feel Anxious
  • We May Feel the Need to Have a Drink Before
    Doing Something Stressful.
  • We May Hinder Our Future Opportunities For
    Professional and Social Development

9
Stress VS. Anxiety
  • STRESS
  • Ones normal, common reaction to a stressor.
  • Forgetfulness
  • Poor Concentration
  • Loss of Interest
  • Reduced Creativity
  • Fatigue
  • Irritability
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic, overwhelming fear characterized by
  • Phobias
  • Depression
  • Obsessions
  • Confusion
  • Excessive Hostility/Anger

10
Helping Those With Anxiety
  • What Can Be Done?
  • Understanding and Recognizing the Signs/Symptoms
    of Anxiety is crucial!
  • Keep Anxiety from Interfering with Performance!
  • Remain Patient
  • Practice Calmness
  • Become Empathetic
  • Communicate With Those with Anxiety
  • Know When to Keep Distance

11
Overcoming Anxiety As A Tutor
  • Take a Break
  • Budget Time Effectively
  • Practice Empathy
  • Take a Walk
  • Exercise
  • Work with Student in Conducive Environment
  • Role Reversal
  • Physical Practices. (Deep Breathing/Relaxation
    Exercises)
  • Build Positive Rapport with Student
  • Instill Confidence Emit Positive Emotions

12
Other Techniques To Overcome Anxiety
  • Become Aware of What You Say To Yourself and to
    Others
  • Visualize Yourself Helping Others
  • Become an Expert in Your Subject Matter
  • Realize What is Helping the Student and What is
    Hindering Their Progress
  • Understand and Respect Different Learning Styles
    and Techniques

13
What The Student Can Do
  • Attending All Classes
  • Learn How To Take Good Notes
  • Budget Time Wisely
  • Form Study Groups
  • Make Outlines and Summary Sheets
  • Become More Efficient in Study Habits
  • Communicate with Professors
  • Avoid Cramming for Exams
  • Organization/Self-Confidence

14
Final Thoughts
  • If you or your student are still experiencing
    anxiety after using these suggestions, you may
    want to meet with a counselor.
  • In order to lead a balanced life, anxiety and
    stress management are crucial
  • For additional information Contact the
    Counseling and Advising Center on a VCC Campus.

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