PERFORM WITHOUT ANXIETY
THE MODULE
PERFORM WITHOUT ANXIETY
PERFORM WITHOUT ANXIETY
Learn why it can feel so scary to perform. And how you can move your thoughts away from that feeling to focus on what needs to be done
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Material: for 1-3 occasions
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Video duration: 21 minutes to 35 minutes
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Total time: 45 minutes up to 3 hours
WHAT WILLL YOU FIND IN THIS MODULE?
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How performance anxiety works, and why it exists
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What you can do to make performances feel less frightening
SHORT film
Douglas and Alice are both in situations where they have to perform in front of others. But their bodies are going into "fight or flight"-mode. What can they do to decrease anxiety and get the job done?
questions for discussion
The film automatically stops a few times with prompts and questions for discussion.
EXPERT explains
Björn Hedensjö,
clinical psychologist and author, advices us on how we can train our brains to perform without anxiety.
clinical psychologist and author, advices us on how we can train our brains to perform without anxiety.
Module Structure
The module contains material for multiple lesson occasions.
The material is flexible, and you can choose the number of occasions and the desired level of depth.
Lesson 1
Drama film interspersed with interactive exercises in the classroom.
Lesson 2
Review and in-depth exercises with video.
Lesson 3
Exercises and follow-ups on progress with additional tips.
MEET THE EXPERT
Björn Hedensjö
Lic. Clin. Psychologist, author and educator. Grounded in solid scientific evidence, Björn Hedensjö has become one of Sweden's most popular voices on mental well-being through his ability to communicate concrete recommendations for every day life with humor and clarity.
MEET THE CHARACTER
ALICE
Alice whole body tells her that her presentation will be a disaster. Maybe she can avoid the situation if she tells the teacher that she's sick?
Alice is played by Maya den Engelse.
Alice is played by Maya den Engelse.
MEET THE CHARACTER
DOUGLAS
Hitting a serve isn't a big deal. Or is it? Douglas starts to imagine how his friends will react if he misses. How can he make himself try, even though it feels impossible? What if he makes a fool out of himself?
Douglas is played by Uno Elger.
Douglas is played by Uno Elger.