Math Therapy: How to Interrupt the Math Anxiety Spiral

Did you know that if someone says they're "not a math person," it's usually because they've got unresolved math trauma? In this session, we dive deep into WHY students are so scared of math, and how to finally change that. Ready to move past temporary solutions for math anxiety and help students truly overcome it?! Learn about the dynamics of fear, how it manifests in math class, and gain practical strategies you can use RIGHT away to break the cycle of fear, anxiety and avoidance so that students can actually engage with math the way you want them to! Session Objectives: 1. Recognize the psychological and emotional roots of math anxiety and how they impact student engagement. 2. Understand how fear responses manifest in the math classroom and identify patterns of avoidance and shutdown. 3. Implement practical, CBT-informed strategies that reduce math anxiety and foster a safe, empowering learning environment.