Lesson Plan
Session 1: Identifying Negative Thoughts
Help 8th grade students recognize and articulate their negative thinking patterns, setting the stage for transforming these thoughts.
Identifying negative thoughts is the first step to gaining control over emotions and behavior, fostering emotional resilience and mental well-being.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Review Materials and Prepare Reflection Prompts
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Reflection Activity
15 minutes
Step 3
Wrap-Up and Reflection
10 minutes
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 2: Challenging Negative Thoughts
Teach students strategies to challenge, question, and reframe their negative thoughts using cognitive restructuring techniques.
Challenging negative thoughts is essential for developing a balanced perspective and fostering emotional resilience, helping students manage stress and improve mental well-being.
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Time
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Materials
Prep
Review Cognitive Restructuring Techniques
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Recap
5 minutes
Step 2
Interactive Cognitive Restructuring Activity
15 minutes
Step 3
Wrap-Up and Reflection
10 minutes
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 3: Practicing Positive Thinking
Help students consolidate and apply cognitive restructuring techniques to practice positive thinking in daily situations.
This session reinforces skills learned in previous sessions and empowers students to replace negative thoughts with positive, balanced perspectives, fostering emotional resilience.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Past Sessions and Prepare Discussion Prompts
10 minutes
Step 1
Recap and Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Positive Thinking Activity
15 minutes
Step 3
Closing Reflection
10 minutes
