Lesson Plan
Building Bridges Lesson Plan
Engage the 10th-grade student in low-pressure, interest-based activities that foster trust, open dialogue, and shared reflection on emotions and coping strategies.
Building rapport through personalized, interactive exercises helps the teen feel understood and safe, laying the foundation for deeper therapeutic work and improved engagement.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
10 minutes
Step 1
Icebreaker with Prompt Cards
10 minutes
Step 2
Personal Interests Mapping
10 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Wheel Exploration
10 minutes
Step 4
Coping Skills Playlist Reflection
10 minutes
Step 5
Closing Reflection and Next Steps
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Building Bridges
Session Objectives & Agenda
Icebreaker: Rapport Prompt Cards
Personal Interests Mapping
Emotion Wheel Exploration
Coping Skills Playlist Reflection
Closing Reflection & Next Steps

Worksheet


Activity


Reading


Worksheet


Journal

