Lesson Plan
Conquering Social Anxiety
Teach coping strategies for social anxiety
This lesson aims to equip 8th-grade students with effective coping strategies to manage social anxiety. Students will explore mindfulness exercises and breathing techniques in a safe and supportive environment, practicing these strategies to help them feel more in control during anxious situations. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students with skills that improve their emotional well-being, encouraging them to handle anxiety constructively.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Step 1
Introduction to Social Anxiety
10 mins
Step 2
Video: Coping Mechanisms
5 mins
Step 3
Discussion on Coping Mechanisms
10 mins
Step 4
Video: Deep Breathing
5 mins
Step 5
Practice Deep Breathing
10 mins
Step 6
Mindfulness Exercise
10 mins
Step 7
Printable Coping Strategies Cards
5 mins
Step 8
Closure and Reflection
5 mins

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