15/04/2026
Following last week’s engagement at SJK(C) Nan Yik 'Lee Rubber', Ms Karen and Ms Lim Chuan Tze visited SJK(C) Naam Kheung in Kuala Lumpur this morning to conduct a session titled “When Stress Comes Knocking: Understanding Anxiety and Learning to Care for Ourselves” for 793 Year 4 to Year 6 students. They were accompanied by assistant teacher Ms Jennifer.
The session opened with a simple yet relatable analogy introduced by Ms Lim—“carrying a school bag”. Students were invited to reflect on the “weight” they carry in their daily lives, much like the items in a heavy school bag. Through this, they came to recognise that stress is a natural and inevitable part of life, and that the key lies in how we respond to it.
Drawing on the orange character from the animated film "Inside Out 2", Ms Lim guided students to understand anxiety and its function. By connecting with the familiar storyline, students were able to visualise what happens in the mind when anxiety arises, and how repeated “What if…?” thoughts can take hold, affecting our effectiveness.
Ms Karen then led a body scan exercise, helping students become aware of how anxiety manifests in the body. This was followed by the introduction of the "A.B.C. Three Steps for Managing Anxiety": A (Acknowledge), recognising the signs of anxiety; B (Breathe), using breathing method to return to the present moment; and C (Choose), directing attention towards what is within one’s control and taking constructive action.
Towards the end of the session, students responded enthusiastically, calling out the key takeaways they had learned, bringing the session to a strong and meaningful close. The session concluded successfully at 12:00 noon.
Our organisation continues to promote holistic life education programmes in schools, covering areas such as stress management, emotional competence, interpersonal relationships, self-exploration, and digital literacy. We offer a range of talks and workshops, and welcome collaboration with schools. For enquiries, please contact 016-331 8763.