Lesson Plan
From Surviving to Thriving Plan
Students will recognize common trauma responses, practice three healthy coping strategies—deep breathing, grounding, and journaling—and apply them to real-life scenarios to build resilience and support emotional well-being.
Understanding trauma responses and developing resilience skills empowers students to manage stress and emotional challenges, fostering a supportive learning environment and promoting overall well-being.
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Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Objectives
5 minutes
Step 2
Understanding Trauma Responses
7 minutes
Step 3
Coping Strategy Brainstorm
7 minutes
Step 4
Practice & Reflection
8 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
3 minutes

Slide Deck
From Surviving to Thriving
Session Objectives & Agenda
What Is Trauma?
Common Trauma Responses
Recognizing Your Responses
Coping Strategy #1: Deep Breathing
Coping Strategy #2: Grounding Techniques
Coping Strategy #3: Journaling
Practice & Reflection
Wrap-Up & Next Steps

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