Lesson Plan
Pathway to Calm
Distress Tolerance & Reintegration
This lesson is designed to support Grade 9 students returning from psychiatric hospitalizations by focusing on distress tolerance and reintegration into a school routine. Through trauma-informed teaching and inquiry-based learning, students will explore strategies to manage stress and anxiety, helping them transition smoothly back into their academic environment. This lesson is crucial for building resilience and confidence in students as they navigate their return to school.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Step 1
Introduction
5 mins
Step 2
Reading Discussion
5 mins
Step 3
Worksheet Activity
10 mins
Step 4
Personal Coping Plan
7 mins
Step 5
Closure
3 mins

Worksheet


Reading

