Lesson Plan

One-on-One Risk Assessment Guide

Guide a 9th-grader through a structured 30-minute session to identify personal risk factors, protective factors, and triggers, then collaboratively develop a personalized safety plan.

Helps students gain self-awareness of factors affecting their well-being, empowers them with coping strategies, and fosters resilience through a personalized safety blueprint.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Identify Risk Factors

8 minutes

Step 3

Identify Protective Factors

6 minutes

Step 4

Identify Triggers

5 minutes

Step 5

Develop Safety Plan

6 minutes

Slide Deck

Personal Risk Profile

Welcome the student and explain the purpose of this deck: to explore personal risk and protective factors. Establish rapport and set a supportive tone.

Identifying Risk Factors

Prompt the student to share specific recent stressors. Use open‐ended questions to draw out thoughts on emotions and physical signs.

Identifying Protective Factors

Guide the student to recognize their supports. Ask for examples of people, skills, and activities that boost their resilience.

Reflect & Connect

Encourage the student to connect the dots between risks and protections. Foster insight into how bolstering strengths can mitigate risks.

Next Steps

Prepare the student for the next phase: tracking triggers and building their safety plan. Explain how this will guide the rest of the session.