Secondary Catalogue

Generalised anxiety disorder is characterised by excessive worry over a sustained period and may affect a student in many physical, psychological and behavioural ways. Made specifically for teachers, this programme is a useful tool for identifying generalised anxiety disorder, understanding its possible causes, and formulating a plan with the student to manage the emotions and behaviours it can bring. Show Less

Panic disorder can evoke frightening physical and emotional reactions that can be confused with those of a heart attack and, as such, medical assistance should always be called in when a student begins to exhibit its symptoms. Once a panic disorder has been identified, this programme provides teachers with practical and quick-to-implement strategies to deescalate the student when their form of acute anxiety hits. Show Less

Important to distinguish from disengagement or deliberate non-participation in discussion, selective mutism is characterised by an inability to speak or communicate within certain social situations, often in an educational setting. Made specifically for teachers, this programme is a useful tool for identifying this specific type of anxiety and finding strategies to help the anxious child relax into the classroom environment. Show Less

Separation anxiety can cause an overwhelming response in children when they are separated from a loved one, or even simply at the thought of separation. Essential viewing for educators, who may often witness symptoms of this anxiety at the school gates, this programme will help viewers to identify genuine and extreme cases of separation anxiety and work with their students to calm their heightened emotions when it strikes. Show Less

Social anxiety affects young and old alike and can be characterised by avoidance of, and distress in, varying social situations. Made specifically for teachers, this programme is a useful tool for identifying social anxiety within the schoolyard or classroom, and working with the student to build a collection of strategies they can implement when their anxious feelings begin to take hold. Show Less

Phobias can come in many forms, but the emotions and physical reactions that they elicit in young sufferers tend to look alike. Made specifically for teachers, this programme is a useful tool for identifying children with a phobia, understanding its possible causes, and formulating a plan with the student to manage the emotions and behaviours it can bring. Show Less