Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will define ‘avoidance,’ identify real-life examples, and practice spotting avoidance behaviors in scenarios to build awareness and readiness for deeper strategies.
Understanding avoidance lays the foundation for improving academic engagement and personal growth. Early recognition helps students break unhelpful cycles and build resilience.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Define Avoidance
10 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Analysis Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up & Exit Ticket
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Understanding Avoidance
Today's Agenda
What Is Avoidance?
Avoidance in Everyday Life
Quick Discussion
Scenario Analysis Activity
Group Work Tips
Sharing Insights
Key Takeaways
Exit Ticket
Discussion
Activity
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will identify emotional triggers that lead to avoidance, understand the feelings behind those triggers, and begin reflecting on personal patterns to inform future coping strategies.
By recognizing what emotions prompt avoidance, students can address root causes rather than just symptoms, laying groundwork for healthier habits and improved academic and personal outcomes.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Recap & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Define Emotional Triggers
10 minutes
Step 3
Trigger Identification Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up & Exit Ticket
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 2: Identifying Emotional Triggers
Recap from Session 1
Today's Agenda
What Are Emotional Triggers?
Common Triggers
Quick Discussion
Trigger Identification Activity
Pair & Share
Key Takeaways
Exit Ticket
Discussion
Worksheet
Activity
