Anxiety Management

Course Outline 

Lesson plan: 

1. Scope and Nature of Anxiety and Panic 
2. Defining Anxiety and Panic Disorders 
3. Managing Anxiety: Anxiety Management Plans 4. Managing Social Anxiety Disorder 
4. Managing Generalised Anxiety Disorder 
5. Managing Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia 
6. Managing Environmental Factors that Increase Anxiety and Panic 
7. Alternative Ways to Reduce Anxiety and Panic 9. Research Project – Anxiety Management 

Assessment type: 

You will learn a variety of things, through a combination of reading, interacting with tutors, undertaking research and watching videos. 

Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading. 

Work experience: 

While you are studying, we advise that you try to get as much work experience as possible – even if it is not a requirement of your course. This will not only increase your job opportunities, but also build your confidence and build a network of support.

Anxiety and Panic Management 

Feeling anxious is perfectly normal at times, but sometimes it can start to take over. This course will help you to: 

• Understand the signs and symptoms of anxiety and panic 
• Develop methods and plans to reduce feelings of anxiety and panic

This Course is Useful For: 

• People who suffer anxiety and panic and want to reduce their feelings of panic and anxiety 
• People who work with those who suffer panic and anxiety, such as –
• Teachers
• Volunteers 
• Social workers 
• Nurses 
• Doctors 
• Counsellors 
• Wellbeing professionals 
• Other professionals working with people with anxiety and panic symptoms

Why Study this Course? 

Understanding the signs and symptoms of anxiety and panic are an important first step to reducing the impact of anxiety and panic. Panic and anxiety can take over people’s lives. This course will enable you to:

• Recognise the signs and symptoms of anxiety and panic 
• Develop plans to reduce feelings of anxiety and panic 
• Look at alternative methods of reducing panic and anxiety 
• Improve your knowledge of anxiety and panic and how to deal with it yourself, or help others to deal with it 

This evidence-based course has the potential to help people to deal with the impact of panic and anxiety on their lives. 

Requirements: 

This course has no specific entry requirements. However, the ability to read, comprehend, discuss and analyse printed information in English and to write statements and solve problems are essential skills required to complete the course. Please note: Those under the age of 18 would require the consent of a parent or guardian

Course aims: 

1. Describe anxiety and panic and reasons for the increasing levels of anxiety and panic in the modern world. 
2. Define anxiety and panic disorder. 
3. Describe the development of an anxiety management plan.
4. Describe appropriate ways to manage symptoms of social anxiety disorder. 
5. Describe appropriate ways to manage symptoms of generalised anxiety disorder. 
6. Describe appropriate ways to manage symptoms of panic disorder and agoraphobia. 
7. Describe methods of managing the environment to reduce anxiety and panic. 
8. Apply alternative techniques to reduce anxiety and panic. 9. Describe treatments for anxiety and/or panic disorder based upon a relevant signs, symptoms, and experiences. 
9. Explain the nature of anxiety and panic disorders and propose a planned response for management. 

WHY DO YOU NEED TO LEARN ABOUT ANXIETY? 

Understanding anxiety is the first step toward better managing it. This course not only helps you to understand anxiety, but also teaches you about different responses that can be taken and techniques used to reduce anxiety and its effects. 

What you learn hear can help you to help others - in your personal or professional dealings with people. 

You may study this course for your own professional development working in health or other services sectors; or in any other context where you have the potential to encounter and need to deal with anxiety.