Introduce the session by welcoming the students and mentioning that today's lesson is about building healthy and strong friendships through effective communication, empathy, and conflict resolution.

Highlight the learning objectives and why these skills are important. Emphasize how strong friendships can support them both in and outside of school.

Involve students with an open discussion question. Allow some students to volunteer their ideas and thoughts.

Explain the Empathy Circle activity. Arrange students into small groups and move around the room to facilitate dialogue.

Transition to role-playing. Ensure each group gets a chance to role-play different conflict scenarios, emphasizing respectful dialogue and constructive feedback.

Wrap up the lesson by having students share their reflections. Summarize the key takeaways and encourage them to use these skills in their daily interactions.