Lesson Plan
Brush Away Stress
Enable teens to identify and label their emotions, learn ACT-based coping strategies, and express their feelings through a brief art activity, culminating in a personalized coping plan.
Teaching emotional regulation and coping skills empowers teens to manage stress, build self-awareness, and foster resilience.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Session Overview
3 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Identification
5 minutes
Step 3
Introduce ACT Coping Strategies
7 minutes
Step 4
Art Expression Activity
8 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Wrap-Up
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Brush Away Stress
Emotion Identification
ACT-Based Coping Strategies
Art Expression Activity
Reflection & Next Steps

Worksheet


Worksheet


Cool Down

