Anxiety Management

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Anxiety Management

• Presented by
• Geoffrey C. Fortunato
• Jocelyn Morales

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What is Anxiety?

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

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Anxiety Disorders

• Panic Disorder
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Social phobia (Social-Anxiety Disorder)

• Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder
• Specific Phobias. (Test Anxiety)
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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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.

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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.

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Physical signs of Anxiety

• Accelerated Heart Rate
• Shortness of Breath
• Chest Discomfort
• Chills or Hot Flashes

• Sweating
• Trembling or Shaking
• Nausea
• Lightheadedness

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Questions