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Anxiety & Icebreakers, Sara Jurkiewicz
Anxiety & Icebreakers, Sara Jurkiewicz
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Icebreakers are a common activity conducted at colleges and universities at various times during a student’s career. They may be performed at orientations, class meetings, in student organizations, and even in jobs. Anxiety can arise from participants in icebreakers for various reasons and as anxiety is a health concern, it is important to consider the impact icebreakers can have on students. Anxiety is related to shyness and sociability of a person as these traits can impact how a person participates in life.
This Is Me: Anxiety And Depression Awareness Event, Stephanie Cotrone
This Is Me: Anxiety And Depression Awareness Event, Stephanie Cotrone
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College and life are stressful, but they don't have to be. We've all been in that place where it feels like life is caving in and there's nowhere else to turn, but it does get better. This event brings awareness to mental illnesses common on college campuses and in the community. There will be engaging and interactive activities to learn about anxiety & depression, and healthy ways to cope through music, art, theatre, amusement parks, learning, reading, and more. Performances by the Humanities Troupe and testimonies by current students who have had experience dealing with mental illness before or who …
Childhood Anxiety Within The Classroom: A Professional Development Experience For Educators, Madeline Garlough
Childhood Anxiety Within The Classroom: A Professional Development Experience For Educators, Madeline Garlough
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Education majors are required to complete a significant amount of coursework related to student behaviors and best practices regarding these behaviors. However, this coursework lies heavily on the side of disruptive and aggressive behaviors. Much less is taught about students who experience quiet conflict, despite childhood anxiety being one of the most prevalent disorders that children face. The purpose of this project is to provide teachers and future teachers with information about how to best assist these anxious students within the classroom.
Because of the nature of this project, it is also necessary to understand how teaching adults differs from …