Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will brainstorm and list their current worries, creating an initial pool of concerns to address and prioritize in later sessions.
Helping students articulate their worries reduces anxiety, promotes self-awareness, and lays the groundwork for targeted coping strategies in subsequent sessions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
3 minutes
Step 2
Brainstorm Worries
7 minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion
3 minutes
Step 4
Cool Down
2 minutes
Discussion
Cool Down
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will narrow their brainstormed worries to their top five and rank them from most to least pressing, preparing to focus on targeted coping strategies.
Prioritizing worries helps students concentrate their energy on the most significant stressors, fostering clearer action plans and reducing overwhelm.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Review & Select Top 5
6 minutes
Step 2
Rank Your Top 5
4 minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion
3 minutes
Step 4
Cool Down
2 minutes
Worksheet
Discussion
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice coping strategies for their top worries—selecting techniques like square breathing, guided imagery, and positive self-talk—to create a personalized plan they can use when stress arises.
Equipping students with concrete coping tools tailored to their biggest concerns builds resilience, reduces overwhelm, and fosters self-efficacy by giving them strategies they can apply independently.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Focus Review
3 minutes
Step 2
Coping Strategies Introduction
4 minutes
Step 3
Worksheet Activity
4 minutes
Step 4
Group Discussion
2 minutes
Step 5
Cool Down
2 minutes
Worksheet
