Lesson Plan
DBT Skills for 8th Grade Girls
Gain skills in DBT
This lesson plan aims to teach 8th grade girls essential dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) skills over six weeks. Each session focuses on different DBT skills, incorporating game-based learning, trauma-informed teaching methods, and active learning strategies to ensure students engage with and retain the material. These skills are crucial in managing emotions, building resilience, and improving mental health.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Step 1
Introduction to DBT
5 mins
Step 2
Video Viewing
5 mins
Step 3
Group Activity: Emotion Regulation Game
15 mins
Step 4
Worksheet Completion
10 mins
Step 5
Quiz
5 mins
Step 6
Closure and Reflection
5 mins

Discussion


Worksheet


Quiz
Week 1 Quiz
