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Finding Calm Lesson Plan

Help the student learn and practice coping strategies—such as guided breathing, journaling, and planning personalized calming techniques—to reduce anxiety and fear about immigration raids.

Anxiety around family immigration status can disrupt well-being and learning. This lesson equips the student with tools to self-regulate emotions, build resilience, and feel more empowered when facing uncertainty.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Build Rapport

3 minutes

Step 2

Introduce Session Goal

2 minutes

Step 3

Guided Breathing Exercise

5 minutes

Step 4

Feelings Journaling

5 minutes

Step 5

Explore Coping Strategies

8 minutes

Step 6

Develop Personal Plan

5 minutes

Step 7

Closure and Check-Out

2 minutes

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Finding Calm Amid Fear

Session Goals

Guided Breathing Exercise

Feelings Journaling

Explore Coping Strategies

Develop Your Calming Plan

Closure & Next Steps

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Finding Calm Amid Fear

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Claudia Olivares

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