Welcome the student and introduce yourself. Emphasize confidentiality and the safe space. Outline today’s focus on three evidence-based tools to help manage depressive feelings.

Review the lesson objectives aloud. Ask the student if they’ve heard of these practices and what they expect to gain.

Explain that mindfulness means paying attention on purpose, without judgment. Guide the student step by step through the breathing and body-scan practice.

Define cognitive distortions (e.g., all-or-nothing, catastrophizing). Work collaboratively through one real example using the prompt sheet.

Explain each section of the journal. Encourage honest reflection, and offer to review their entry if they’d like feedback.

Summarize each tool and ask the student to commit to a simple next step (e.g., 3-minute breathing each morning). Share additional supports if needed.