Counseling Services
Helping Students
The Anxious Student
For these types of students, danger is everywhere, even though what makes
students anxious is often unknown. Conflict and uncertainty are primary
causes of anxiety. Unknown and unfamiliar situations raise their anxiety;
high and unreasonable self-expectations increase anxiety also. These students
often have trouble making decisions.
Do:
- Let them discuss their feelings and thoughts. This alone often relieves
a great deal of pressure.
- Reassure when appropriate.
- Remain calm.
- Be clear and explicit.
- Refer to Counseling Services and explain to the student that the
counselor will simply work with them to help determine what they want
that would make them feel more calm and will develop a plan to help
them achieve this.
Don't:
- Make things more complicated
- Take responsibility for their emotional state.
- Overwhelm with information or ideas.
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