A MULTI-MODAL APPROACH TO TESTING ANXIETY Presented by: Joy Evans, Associate Director of Student Counseling University of North Georgia-Gainesville Campus.

A MULTI-MODAL APPROACH TO TESTING ANXIETY

Presented by: Joy Evans, Associate Director of Student Counseling

University of North Georgia-Gainesville Campus

Determining The Problem

• Generalized Testing Anxiety

• Specific to the Subject

• Contributing Factors

Contributing Factors

• Past Traumatic Event(s)

1. Age of Onset

2. Description of Trauma(s)

Other Contributing Factors1. Self Image & Self Statements about the Testing Situations2. Current Study Habits & Place of Studying3. Time Allocated to Studying4. Disciplined or Non-Disciplined Habits5. Diagnosed or Suspected Disabilities6. Nutritional Factors7. Hours of Sleep Per Night8. Current Medications or Supplements Taken9. Amount of Exercise Each Day & Type of Exercise10. Hours Worked Each Day/Week and Type of Work11. Drinking/Drugs or Other Mind Altering Substances12. Energetic Disturbances

Determining Best Techniques to Use

• Review “Other Contributing Factors” to See what Changes are Possible

• Feeling “Wired” Physically & Psychologically?

• Concentrating?

• Reducing Trauma from Previous Experiences, Low Self Esteem or Anxiety

Review “Other Contributing Factors”

• What Changes Are Possible?

Feeling “Wired” Physically & Psychologically

• Hum One Sound… Let it Vibrate Your Bones

• Eden Energy Medicine…Separating Heaven & Earth

Separating Heaven & Earth #1

Separating Heaven & Earth #2

Concentrating?

• Wayne Cook Position (with Revision)

• Hook-up

• Tap Spleen Points

• Relaxing Imagery

Wayne Cook #1

Wayne Cook #2

Wayne Cook #3

Hook Up

Tap Spleen Points

Reducing Trauma from Previous Experiences, Low Self Esteem or Anxiety

• Emotional Freedom Technique

• Images of Relaxing Places While Taking the Test…Barefoot in the Sand

• Holographic Memory Resolution

Emotional Freedom Technique

References & Resources

Credits

• Material Prepared & Presented by: Dr. Joy Evans

• Original Art by: Lee Gonzalez• Original Photos by: Lee Gonzalez