Lesson Plan
Family Ties Lesson Plan
Students will understand foundational family therapy concepts for children ages 3–10 by analyzing real-life scenarios, practicing empathic communication, mapping healthy family dynamics, and engaging in focused mom–child prompts to deepen connection skills.
This lesson builds social–emotional skills—empathy, active listening, problem-solving, and parent–child engagement—so students can support younger children in family contexts and foster healthy, connected dynamics.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Family Therapy
10 minutes
Step 2
Case Scenario Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Empathy Exercise
10 minutes
Step 4
Parent-Child Connection Activity
10 minutes
Step 5
Family Dynamics Worksheet Activity
10 minutes
Step 6
Reflection and Debrief
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Family Ties: Healing Together
Session Objectives
Why Family Therapy?
Key Concepts
Healthy Family System
Case Scenario Discussion
Role-Play Empathy Exercise
Mapping Healthy Dynamics
Reflection & Debrief
Thank You & Next Steps
Worksheet
Activity
Activity
Journal
Lesson Plan
Family Bridges
Students will understand foundational family therapy concepts for children ages 3–10 by analyzing real-life scenarios, practicing empathic communication, and mapping healthy family dynamics to support positive relationships.
This lesson builds social–emotional skills—empathy, active listening, and problem-solving—so students can effectively support younger children in family contexts and foster healthy dynamics.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Family Therapy
10 minutes
Step 2
Case Scenario Discussion
15 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Empathy Exercise
15 minutes
Step 4
Family Dynamics Worksheet Activity
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Debrief
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Family Bridges: Building Healthy Family Connections
Session Objectives
Why Family Therapy?
Key Concepts
Healthy Family System
Case Scenario Discussion
Role-Play Empathy Exercise
Mapping Healthy Dynamics
Reflection & Debrief
Thank You & Next Steps
