This document outlines the lesson plan for a Family Studies class. The lesson focuses on panic disorder, including defining it, discussing causes and treatments, and doing an activity where students read and share stories about panic disorder. It provides information on the characteristics and symptoms of panic disorder, that it affects about 6% of Americans and is twice as common in women, and that treatment options include psychotherapy and medication. The document schedules upcoming due dates and class topics, and closes with contact information for the teacher.

1. Family Studies 12
Mr. Schofield
April 15, 2014
Lesson 6

2.  Check-In and Attendance
 Sticky note activity
 Debrief Blackout poems & hand back
 Collect project proposals & overview
 Discussion re: Panic Disorder
 Sharing stories activity
 Is Mindfulness beneficial?
 Exit Slip: Questions from activity
 Next Class: PTSD & Medication

3.  Proposal forms are due today
 Due Date:Thursday, May 1st
 Presentation Date:Thursday, May 1st
 Sign-up sheet posted on board
 Any questions?

8.  Panic Disorder: “an anxiety disorder and is
characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of
intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may
include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of
breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress.”

9.  People with panic disorder have sudden and
repeated attacks of fear that last for several
minutes.
 A person with panic disorder may become
discouraged and feel ashamed because he or she
cannot carry out normal routines.
 Panic attacks are characterized by a fear of
disaster or of losing control even when there is
no real danger.
 A person may also have a strong physical
reaction during a panic attack.

10.  Panic disorder affects about 6 million American
adults.
 Twice as common in women as men.
 Panic attacks often begin in late adolescence or
early adulthood.
 Not everyone who experiences panic attacks will
develop panic disorder.
 Many people have just one attack and never
have another.
 The tendency to develop panic attacks appears
to be inherited.

11.  Sudden and repeated attacks of fear
 A feeling of being out of control during a panic
attack
 An intense worry about when the next attack
will happen
 A fear or avoidance of places where panic
attacks have occurred in the past
 Physical symptoms during an attack, such as a
pounding or racing heart, sweating, breathing
problems, weakness or dizziness, feeling hot or a
cold chill, tingly or numb hands, chest pain, or
stomach pain.

13.  Genetic
 Brain chemistry
 Stress
 Environmental factors

14.  Psychotherapy
 Cognitive BehaviouralTherapy – teaches a person
different ways of thinking, behaving, and reacting
to situations that help him or her feel less anxious
and fearful.
 Medication
 Anti-anxiety & Antidepressants

15.  Calm breathing
 Realistic thinking
 Facing fears
 Making coping cards

16.  Many adults with panic disorder also have
agoraphobia.
 Agoraphobia involves fear and avoidance of
situations or places where escape might be
difficult.
 Or, where help might not be available if you
have a panic attack.

17.  Read one of the stories about Panic Disorder.
 Take turns sharing with group members what
the story is about.
 Respond to questions, and hand these in at
the end of class.

18.  What is the value in meditation?
 What are some stereotypes related to it?
 Consider this when watching thisTEDTalk

20.  OptionA:
 10 minutes of silence
 Option B:
 ‘Questioning the Future’ Game

21.  Questions?
 Next Class: PTSD & Medication
Contacting Mr. Schofield
 iTime – Rm. A 215 or A 130
 Email – schofield.killarney@gmail.com
 Mailbox – in office
 Blog – blogs.ubc.ca/practicum