Course Schedule (12 Hours Total)    

Module 1: Anxiety Background (1 hr)  

• Overview of anxiety versus fear 

• Understand anxiety as an adaptive survival response  

• Summarize prevalence patterns 

• Summarize physical and societal impact of anxiety disorders 

Module 2: Anxiety and Related Diagnoses (2 hrs)    

• Describe diagnostic framework related to anxiety disorders 

• Recognize core clinical features for anxiety and related disorders to inform observation and referral 

• Differentiate the various anxiety related disorders 

• Identify common screeners and their role in assessment and informing referral    

Module 3: Etiology & Mechanisms of Anxiety (3 hrs)    

• Outline the brain’s alarm system related to threat and anxiety 

• Describe anxiety as a threat sensitivity concern 

• Review conditioning principles contributing to the development of anxiety presentations 

• Outline common safety behaviors and forms of avoidance and how they worsen anxiety 

Module 4: Treatment Approaches (3 hrs)    

• Describe exposure-based approaches 

• Differentiate types of exposure 

• Review cognitive strategies for anxiety 

• Match treatment approaches to anxiety etiology 

• Distinguish treatment approaches within coaching scope versus requiring referral 

• Review common anxiety medications  

Module 5: Scope of Coaching for Anxiety (3 hrs)    

• Distinguish cases appropriate for coaches versus requiring referral 

• Apply treatment mechanisms to coaching-appropriate support for clients 

• Visit full case presentations to illustrate assessment and support in coaching frame