Anxiety is a normal response to stressful situations but can indicate an underlying disease when excessive or interferes with daily living. This mental health short course is ideal for parents, teachers, counsellors, carers and managers to understand better how anxiety affects people.
Certificate of Anxiety Management is an online course that will help you understand the different types and presentations of anxiety and ways to manage it.
In this mental health short course, you will discover the scope and nature of anxiety, including panic disorders, agoraphobia, social anxiety and generalised anxiety disorder.
You will also learn to develop anxiety management plans and undertake an anxiety research project.
On completion of this course, you will have gained a foundational understanding of anxiety and how it can be effectively managed.
Course Structure
Unit - Anxiety Management
Unit 1 – Scope and Nature of Anxiety and Panic
- Normal anxiety
- The amygdala
- The autonomic nervous system
- Anxiety and panic attacks can affect our daily lives
- Anxiety today
- Increasing levels of anxiety in the modern world
- Why have levels of anxiety and panic increased in the modern world?
- Why it happens
- Types of anxiety disorders
- Separation anxiety disorder
- Selective mutism
- Specific phobias
- Social anxiety disorder
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Panic disorder
- Agoraphobia
Unit 2 – Defining Anxiety and Panic Disorders
- What are anxiety disorders?
- Defining anxiety disorders
- Anxiety attacks vs. Panic attacks
- Lower-level response
- Higher-level response
- Familiarising the base state
- Physical effects of anxiety
- Mental symptoms of anxiety
- Behavioural changes
- Anxiety symptoms in children
- Why do children feel anxious?
- Recognising anxiety
- Racing thoughts
- What is panic?
- Symptoms of panic attacks
- Panic symptoms in children
- The difference between anxiety and panic
- Causes of anxiety and panic disorders
- Negative ways of dealing with anxiety and panic
- General positive coping mechanisms for anxiety
- Time for referral
Unit 3 – Managing Anxiety: Anxiety Management Plans
- Methods of managing anxiety
- Developing an anxiety management plan
- What does anxiety management mean?
- Anxiety spirals
- Understanding triggers
- Example
- Dealing with triggers
- Helping children articulate feelings
- Reading
- The feelings game
- Medication
- Making an anxiety management plan
- Examples of anxiety management plans
- Sample anxiety action plan for children and adolescents
- Code words and children
- Biofeedback
Unit 4 – Managing Social Anxiety Disorder
- What is social anxiety disorder?
- Signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder
- The causes of social anxiety disorder
- Treating social anxiety disorder
- Psychotherapy or counselling
- Support groups
- Anti-anxiety medications
- Anti-depressants
- Beta-blockers
- Practical tools
- 3-3-3 rule
- Exposure therapy
- Examples of exposure therapy
- Cognitive restructuring
- Examples of cognitive distortions
- How to begin cognitive restructuring
- Self-monitoring
- Questioning assumptions
- Evidence gathering
- Cost benefit analysis
- Alternatives and mindfulness
Unit 5 – Managing Generalised Anxiety Disorder
- Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Symptoms of GAD
- Causes of gad
- A day in the life of a person with GAD
- Recognising anxiety triggers
- Identifying triggers
- Managing anxiety
- Medication
- Self-help ideas for gad
- Other practical ways to reduce gad symptoms
- Breathwork, breathwork and belly breathing
- Smell the flowers, blow the bubbles
- Writing lists
Unit 6 – Managing Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
- Panic disorder
- Signs and symptoms of panic attacks
- Causes of panic disorder
- Symptoms of dissociation
- A day in the life
- Treating panic attacks
- Medication
- Agoraphobia
- Causes of agoraphobia
- Effect on daily life
- Other risk factors
- Signs and symptoms of agoraphobia
- Agoraphobia and panic disorder
- Preventing agoraphobia
- Steps to treat agoraphobia
Unit 7 – Managing Environmental Factors that Increase Anxiety and Panic
- Defining the term environment
- A day in the life
- Environmental management
- Attention restoration theory
- Stress reduction theory
- Strategies to manage the environment to reduce anxiety
- Vision, noise and nature
- Specific environmental strategies for classrooms and areas with children
- Other techniques
Unit 8 – Alternative Ways to Reduce Anxiety and Panic
- Pet therapy
- Research on pet therapy
- Horticultural therapy
- Ecotherapy
- What is involved in ecotherapy?
- Ecotherapy to reduce anxiety
- Creative therapy
- Play therapy
- What is play?
Study Hours
Estimated duration 50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
I enjoyed the course very much and I learned many new skills and knowledge
Y. Toras, Maroubra, NSW | Certificate of Anxiety Management
This course offered amazing contents, and what I appreciated was the complexity of the assessment, I worked hard, but by working hard I gained so much more knowledge, than “ticking” a few boxes. A sensitive topic that requires the correct understanding, which was gained through the contents.
M. Hall, Wangara DC | Certificate of Anxiety Management
I really enjoyed this course and the content. I found the self-paced approach best for my limited free time and the course was structured to suit.
Looking forward to starting another course soon.
Anita | Boyne Island | Certificate of Anxiety Management
The course layout was accessible and intuitive.
The tutors and admin were very responsive, considerate and helpful. The course content was informative.
Overall a very good experience.
Sheldon | Hallam, VIC | Certificate of Anxiety Management
About Us
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrol Online: Enrol Now
Enrol via Live Chat (Business Hours)
Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Enrol via Purchase Order/Tax Invoice
Enrolling Multiple Staff?
To enrol multiple staff, please complete the Employer Enrolment Form. We’ll be in touch within 60 minutes during business hours!
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and EFT/Direct Deposit. Please allow 1-2 Business days for processing for EFT and BPAY.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:
- Teachers
- Counsellors
- Carers
- Managers
- Youth workers
Related Blogs
