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Understanding Anxiety

A compassionate, science-backed approach to understanding anxiety and supporting pupils through practical tools, co-regulation and greater awareness of the nervous system.

With Dr. Jennifer Cuppage

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Part of the NewWave Schools professional learning library for teachers, SNAs and school leaders. Use the module list to see how this course fits your role and your school's CPD priorities.

Course modules (13)
  1. Understanding Anxiety - An Introduction
  2. What is Anxiety?
  3. The Anxiety Cycle
  4. Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety
  5. The Brain in Anxiety
  6. The Nervous System and The Window of Tolerance
  7. Frustration Tolerance
  8. Panic Attacks
  9. Neurodiversity and Anxiety
  10. Co-regulation
  11. Practical Tools
  12. Observation
  13. School Avoidance

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