Lesson Plan
PTSD Individual Session Plan
Empower the student to understand PTSD—its causes, symptoms, and coping strategies—in a 30-minute one-on-one session, resulting in a personalized coping plan and next steps for support.
By gaining knowledge and building self-awareness around PTSD, the student will develop resilience, learn healthy coping strategies, and feel supported in seeking help when needed.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials and Prepare Environment
10 minutes
Step 1
Build Trust and Rapport
5 minutes
Step 2
Psychoeducation on PTSD
10 minutes
Step 3
Identify Triggers and Coping Strategies
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Next Steps
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Echoes of Strength: Understanding PTSD
Session Overview
1. Build Trust & Rapport
2. What Is PTSD?
Causes & Symptoms
3. Identify Triggers
Brainstorm Coping Strategies
4. Reflection & Next Steps
Resources & Support
Reading
Worksheet
Journal
