Slide Deck
Mind Matters: Coping Skills
Understanding Stress
What are Coping Skills?
Interactive Activity
Reflection & Wrap-Up

Worksheet


Activity


Introduce the session by welcoming students and briefly explaining what the lesson will cover. Emphasize the importance of understanding stress and learning coping skills during adolescence.
Discuss the concept of stress. Ask students to share examples from their own lives in general terms, ensuring a comfortable and safe environment for sharing.
Introduce the concept of coping skills, explaining that these are strategies to help manage stress. Mention both short-term and long-term strategies.
Explain the interactive group activity. Clarify instructions and ensure that all groups understand what they need to do. Encourage active participation.
Guide the reflection. Encourage students to think about how they can apply these strategies in their daily lives. Summarize key points from the discussion.