Lesson Plan
Hidden Scars Session 1
Introduce students to the definition of domestic violence and guide them to recognize its psychological, social, and physical impacts through discussion and personal reflection.
Understanding domestic violence helps students build empathy, awareness, and equips them to foster healthy relationships by recognizing unhealthy behaviors and supporting peers.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Ground Rules
5 minutes
Step 2
Defining Domestic Violence
5 minutes
Step 3
Exploring Impacts
8 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Closure
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Hidden Scars: Session 1
Today's Objectives
What Is Domestic Violence?
Forms of Domestic Violence
Psychological Impacts
Social Impacts
Physical Impacts
Real-Life Scenario
Reflection Questions
Key Takeaways
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Hidden Scars Session 2
Guide students to understand characteristics of healthy relationships, learn effective coping strategies for stress or conflict, and develop a personal action plan to support their well-being.
Empowering students with healthy relationship skills and coping tools builds resilience, promotes emotional well-being, and reduces the risk of future unhealthy situations.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Recap
5 minutes
Step 2
Healthy Relationship Skills
5 minutes
Step 3
Identifying Coping Strategies
8 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Closure
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Hidden Scars: Session 2
Recap of Session 1
Today's Objectives
Traits of Healthy Relationships
Healthy Relationship Examples
Coping Strategies Overview
Worksheet: Your Coping Toolkit
Action Plan
Key Takeaways & Next Steps
Worksheet
