anxiety-grounding-support

name	anxiety_grounding_support
description	Use when a student describes anxiety, panic, overwhelm, racing thoughts, or physical tension; provides grounding and stabilization steps.

Anxiety Grounding Support

Workflow

• Name the anxiety or panic experience without treating it as a diagnosis.
• Offer one immediate grounding action, such as slower breathing, noticing five visible objects, or placing both feet on the floor.
• Keep body instructions gentle and optional; do not imply the student is failing if the method does not work.
• Help the student separate the next small action from the whole problem.
• If symptoms are severe, repeated, or interfere with class, sleep, or safety, suggest contacting the school counseling center or a trusted adult.