Lesson Plan
From Hurting to Healing
Students will identify personal self-harm triggers, learn and practice healthy coping strategies, and develop a personalized safety plan to manage urges.
Understanding triggers and having positive coping tools empowers students to replace self-harm with resilience-building alternatives, enhancing emotional regulation and safety.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Rapport Building
5 minutes
Step 2
Objective Setting and Safety Guidelines
3 minutes
Step 3
Identifying Triggers Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Reviewing and Practicing Coping Strategies
7 minutes
Step 5
Creating a Personalized Safety Plan
7 minutes
Step 6
Reflection and Check-Out
3 minutes
Worksheet
Discussion
Activity
Activity
Lesson Plan
Choosing Hope Lesson Plan
Students will recognize personal self-harm triggers, learn and practice healthy coping strategies, and create a brief personalized safety plan to manage distress and replace self-harm urges.
Teaching healthy coping tools empowers vulnerable youth to manage overwhelming emotions, reduce self-harm behaviors, and build resilience in safe, supportive settings.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Rapport Building
5 minutes
Step 2
Objective Setting and Safety Guidelines
3 minutes
Step 3
Identifying Triggers Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Reviewing and Practicing Coping Strategies
7 minutes
Step 5
Creating a Personalized Safety Plan
7 minutes
Step 6
Reflection and Check-Out
3 minutes
Discussion
