Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn what coping skills are, identify examples they’ve used, and understand their importance through a guided discussion and reflection worksheet.
Building awareness of coping strategies empowers students to manage emotions and stress, laying the foundation for improved self-regulation and resilience.
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Time
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Coping Skills
7 minutes
Step 3
Worksheet Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Group Discussion
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Reflection
3 minutes
Discussion
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will explore and understand a variety of new coping strategies, select one that resonates, and practice it through a guided exercise in session.
Introducing diverse coping strategies helps students discover personalized tools for managing stress and emotions, fostering resilience and self-confidence.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce New Coping Strategies
7 minutes
Step 3
Worksheet Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Guided Practice
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Wrap-Up
3 minutes
Discussion
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will reflect on their recent practice of a chosen coping strategy, track successes and challenges using a structured worksheet, and apply their skills to real-life scenarios to build adaptability.
Reviewing and recording coping skill use helps students recognize patterns, troubleshoot barriers, and gain confidence in applying strategies in varied situations, strengthening self-regulation.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Worksheet Completion
10 minutes
Step 3
Group Sharing
5 minutes
Step 4
Scenario Application
7 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Goal Setting
3 minutes
Discussion
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Students will combine multiple coping strategies into a personalized toolkit and plan how to use it for various emotions.
A personal coping toolkit empowers students to select and integrate effective strategies for different challenges, boosting resilience, adaptability, and self-confidence.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Introducing the Coping Toolkit Concept
7 minutes
Step 3
Worksheet Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Group Sharing and Feedback
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Next Steps
3 minutes
Discussion
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 5 Lesson Plan
Students will reflect on their use of their personal coping toolkits, share successes and challenges, celebrate growth, and create a plan for continued use of strategies beyond the program.
Reviewing progress and celebrating achievements reinforces students’ confidence in their coping skills, promotes self-efficacy, and ensures they have a clear plan to maintain and adapt strategies over time.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Progress Reflection
10 minutes
Step 3
Celebration
5 minutes
Step 4
Future Planning
7 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Closing
3 minutes
Discussion
Worksheet
