Lesson Plan
Session 1: Introduction and Building Trust
Establish a safe and trusting environment for sharing experiences.
Creating a supportive atmosphere helps students feel comfortable expressing emotions.
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15 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Introduction
10 minutes
Step 2
Icebreaker Activity
15 minutes
Step 3
Setting Group Norms
15 minutes
Step 4
Closing Reflection
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Session 2: Understanding Grief
Understand the stages of grief and normalize feelings associated with loss.
Helps students recognize that their emotions are a natural part of the grieving process.
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15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Grief
10 minutes
Step 2
Group Discussion
15 minutes
Step 3
Creative Expression Exercise
15 minutes
Step 4
Closing Reflection
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Session 3: Coping Strategies
Introduce and practice healthy coping strategies for managing grief.
Equips students with tools to handle their emotions and reduce stress.
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15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Coping Strategies
10 minutes
Step 2
Group Discussion
15 minutes
Step 3
Guided Relaxation Exercise
15 minutes
Step 4
Closing Reflection
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Session 4: Building Support Networks
Identify and build personal support networks for ongoing grief management.
Helps students recognize the importance of seeking support from trusted individuals.
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15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Support Networks
10 minutes
Step 2
Group Discussion
15 minutes
Step 3
Support Network Mapping Exercise
15 minutes
Step 4
Closing Reflection
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Session 5: Expressing Emotions
Explore and practice healthy ways to express emotions related to grief.
Helps students articulate their feelings and find constructive outlets for emotions.
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15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Emotional Expression
10 minutes
Step 2
Group Discussion
15 minutes
Step 3
Journaling Exercise
15 minutes
Step 4
Closing Reflection
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Session 6: Moving Forward
Help students find hope and set goals for moving forward after loss.
Encourages students to envision a positive future and focus on personal growth.
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15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Moving Forward
10 minutes
Step 2
Group Discussion
15 minutes
Step 3
Goal-Setting Exercise
15 minutes
Step 4
Closing Reflection
5 minutes
