Welcome to this journey
Naturally, exam time brings with it a rise in stress levels and the challenge to perform as best we can. However, when exam time becomes a source of dread that can negatively impact our well being and our academic performance we need to rethink the current strategies we are using. As parents and educators, we want to support our teenagers navigate this stressful time. Our teenagers tend to put a significant amount of pressure on themselves and focus more on the outcome rather than the process during exam time. Equipping them with practical strategies, helping them to keep realistic expectations and shifting their focus back to the process is key to maintaining their well being and increasing performance.
Learning Objectives
- Identify your own level of anxiety and how that can impact your teenagers and the rest of the family.
- Overview of exam time, the research, understanding exam anxiety and how it manifests our teenagers.
- Learn practical strategies and insights to support your teenager.
- Learn practical academic study techniques.
- Understand some psychological pitfalls and provide effective emotional support.
- Learn how to increase emotional regulation and mindfulness during this stressful time.
Benefits of this course
This course equips parents with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate exam stress and anxiety with their teenagers effectively, ultimately promoting their academic success and mental health.
- Understanding Teenage Psychology
- Effective Communication Skills
- Building Resilience
- Improved Study Techniques
- Identifying Signs of Anxiety
- Creating Supportive Environments
- Promoting Self-Care
- Strengthening Parent-Teen Relationships
Reflections
- Ask yourself are you willing and prepared to fully engage with the material? The theory and the practical go hand in hand for real change.
- How will you keep yourself motivated throughout the course and what are the potential barriers that you need to look out for?
- Take some time to reflect on why you signed up for this course? Rather than approaching your answer from a general overview, try to be specific to the reasons. Information is power.
Curriculum
- 10 Sections
- 10 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
- Module 1 : Introduction3
- Module 2 : Self-Awareness and Self-Reflection2
- Module 3 : Overview of Exam Time & the Link with Anxiety1
- Module 4 : Practical Supports at Home1
- Module 5 : Emotional Regulation and Encouragement1
- Module 6 : Effective Learning and Study Strategies1
- Module 7 : Psychological Supports and Pitfalls1
- Module 8 : The Looming Exam Horizon1
- Module 9 : Mindful and Grounding Exercises1
- Module 10 : Doing It Together1
