Welcome the student and set a supportive tone. Briefly explain that today’s session is about understanding difficult feelings and finding safe ways to handle them. Outline the session’s five parts: warm-up, feelings exploration, motivations, coping strategies, and action planning.

Begin the warm-up. Ask the student: “What thoughts or feelings come to mind when you think about running away?” Validate every response (“That sounds hard,” “I can see why you’d feel that way”). Aim to build trust.

Introduce the [Feelings Reflection Worksheet](#feelings-reflection-worksheet-ps1). Instruct the student to circle or draw emotions they experience when thinking about running away. Discuss each chosen emotion: “When have you felt this way before?”

Hand out the [Escape Thoughts Chart](#escape-thoughts-chart-ps1). Guide the student to list 2–3 recent moments they felt like running away and note why. Help them spot patterns or triggers (e.g., disagreements, stress at school).

Show the [Coping Strategies Card Deck](#coping-strategies-cards-ps1). Ask the student to choose 3–5 cards that feel most helpful. For each: “How could this strategy help you when you’re upset?” Invite them to suggest one personal idea to add to the deck.

Provide the [Reflection Journal Template](#reflection-journal-template-ps1). Guide the student to write a step-by-step plan for times they feel like running away, using at least two coping strategies. Then role-play one scenario together, practicing each step.

Reinforce that the action plan is theirs to use anytime they feel overwhelmed. Encourage them to keep practicing and remind them you’re available for support. Plan a quick follow-up to review progress.