30-Minute Groups: Separation Anxiety: Easing Anxiety, Building Independence, and Growing Confidence

Are you a school counselor or educator looking for a ready-to-use small group counseling curriculum to help PK-3 students overcome separation anxiety and build confidence and independence at school?

The 30-Minute Groups: Separation Anxietyworkbook will equip you with everything you need to do just that! Teach essential coping skills and SEL strategies in 30-minute lessons for small group or classroom instruction in grades PK-3. It's flexible, adaptable, and requires minimal prep time! Rooted in evidence-informed strategies, this workbook empowers students to develop the tools they need to navigate transitions, manage big feelings, and face their fears with courage.

Inside, you'll find:

• Six Complete Lessons with ASCA(R) standards
• Comprehensive Action Plan
• Permission and Completion Letters to send to caregivers
• Attendance Logs
• Pre- and Post-Assessments for program effectiveness
• Results Report to share with interested parties

Topics include goodbye rituals, morning routines, coping skills, and overcoming fears. The lessons and questions in this thoughtfully crafted resource are designed to help students understand and manage their emotions, learn calming techniques, and develop tools they can use to separate confidently from their caregivers and engage fully in school life. This workbook's engaging design ensures all students can participate and learn, fostering a sense of safety and connection with their peers. Use the 30-Minute Groups: Separation Anxiety workbook to help provide a strong foundation for students to build independence, resilience, and confidence!

Laura Filtness, M.Ed., is a dedicated school counselor with over 15 years of experience exploring engaging activities and the power of books to support young minds in elementary classrooms. As a school counselor, she is passionate about fostering empathy and emotional growth in students. She also believes deeply that picture books are for everyone, no matter their age. Her therapy dog, Boss, inspired her debut picture book, My Brain Is Like A Puppy. Laura is also the author of 30-Minute Groups: Executive Function.

Laura has presented nationally on a variety of topics, including incorporating mindfulness into school programs, supporting students with ADHD, and using books and cooperative activities to transform lessons. She also holds multiple ASCA Specialist certifications.

Born in Coventry, England, Laura now lives in Knoxville, TN, with her two dogs, Brooklyn and Bindu. When she's not counseling or writing, she stays busy teaching yoga and Pilates, tackling endless home renovation projects, and watching anything and everything on TV.