Lesson Plan

Coping with Divorce: 10-Lesson Series

Understand and cope with divorce

This 10-lesson series aims to help middle school students understand and cope with the emotional impact of divorce. Each lesson focuses on a different aspect of coping, such as emotional awareness, communication skills, and building resilience. By using trauma-informed teaching strategies, students will engage in collaborative learning and restorative practices to explore their feelings and develop healthy coping mechanisms. This series is crucial as it provides a safe space for students to express their emotions and learn strategies to manage them effectively.

Audience

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Materials

Step 1

Lesson 1: Understanding Divorce

50 mins

Step 2

Lesson 2: Emotional Awareness

50 mins

Step 3

Lesson 3: Healthy Coping Mechanisms

50 mins

Step 4

Lesson 4: Communication Skills

50 mins

Step 5

Lesson 5: Building Resilience

50 mins

Step 6

Lesson 6: Family Dynamics

50 mins

Step 7

Lesson 7: Support Systems

50 mins

Step 8

Lesson 8: Self-Care Practices

50 mins

Step 9

Lesson 9: Conflict Resolution

50 mins

Step 10

Lesson 10: Future Planning

50 mins

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Coping with Divorce: 10-Lesson Series

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