Welcome the student and introduce the session. Emphasize confidentiality and a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

Review the three objectives one by one, checking for understanding.

Display or hand the Feelings Identification Chart. Encourage the student to point out or name three emotions they’ve felt recently. Use reflective listening.

Model the breathing steps slowly. Count aloud or use a visual cue. Watch the student practice and offer encouragement.

Guide the student through each section of the Personal Calm-Down Plan Template. Prompt them to think of realistic, accessible strategies.

Summarize the key learning points and invite the student to commit to one action before next time.

Welcome the student and introduce the Mind Matters Toolkit session. Emphasize confidentiality, explain that today’s focus is on noticing feelings, learning coping skills, and building a personal plan.

Review each objective and check for understanding. Encourage the student to ask questions.

Display or hand the Feelings Identification Chart. Ask the student to point to or name at least three emotions they’ve felt recently. Use reflective listening to validate their experiences.

Guide the student through each breathing step. Count aloud or use a visual cue. Observe and encourage calm, steady breaths.

Explain how our thoughts influence our feelings. Brainstorm 3–4 positive self-talk statements and have the student write their favorites.

Hand out the Personal Calm-Down Plan Template. Help the student list triggers, choose coping tools, and sequence the steps clearly.

Summarize the skills practiced today. Ask the student to choose one strategy to try before the next session. Reinforce that support is always available.