Lesson Plan

Facing Abandonment: Building Resilience

Help 9th-grade students understand feelings of abandonment and learn resilience-building strategies to support their emotional well-being.

Students may experience feelings of abandonment; this lesson provides tools and discussions to foster emotional resilience and classroom support.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Overview

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Discussion

15 minutes

Step 3

Resilience Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Closing

10 minutes

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Facing Abandonment: Building Resilience

Introduce the session. Welcome students and briefly explain the purpose of today's session: exploring feelings of abandonment and building resilience. Emphasize that this is a safe space for sharing.

Introduction & Overview

Introduce the objective and why it's important. Provide context on how abandonment might manifest in feelings and emphasize that building resilience is a key skill.

Guided Discussion

Use the discussion prompts to guide a safe conversation. Encourage students to be respectful and share their thoughts if they feel comfortable.

Resilience Building Activity

Explain the group activity. Ask students in groups to brainstorm strategies for coping with feelings of abandonment and support systems that can be developed in their lives.

Reflection & Closing

Facilitate reflection. Ask each student for a personal takeaway. Summarize key points and remind students of additional support resources.

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Facing Abandonment: Building Resilience - Simplified

Help students understand feelings of abandonment and learn simple ways to build inner strength.

Some students may feel alone or left out. This lesson gives clear ideas and activities to help them feel supported and confident.

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Time

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Materials

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Simple Explanation

5 minutes

Step 2

Easy Group Discussion

15 minutes

Step 3

Group Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Wrap-Up

10 minutes

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Facing Abandonment: Building Resilience - Simplified

Welcome students. Use simple language to explain that today's lesson is about understanding when we feel left out and learning ways to feel better. Encourage a warm, supportive environment.

What Does Feeling Left Out Mean?

Introduce the main points in simple language. Explain what feeling left out (abandonment) means and why it’s important to share our thoughts.

Let’s Talk (Discussion)

Use the simplified discussion prompts to gently encourage students to share their experiences if they feel comfortable.

Group Activity

Guide the group through a simple activity where they discuss and list ways to feel better when they are sad or alone.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Summarize the activity and encourage each student to share a takeaway. Conclude by reinforcing simple strategies to support one another.

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Facing Abandonment: Building Resilience

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