Lesson Plan
Stress-Busters Lesson Plan
Students will recognize personal stress signals and learn three practical self-care and coping strategies. By the end, each student will create a personalized stress-management action plan.
Adolescents face growing academic and social pressures. Teaching self-care and coping skills builds emotional resilience, supports mental well-being, and empowers students to handle stress proactively.
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Materials Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Intro to Self-Care & Coping
10 minutes
Step 3
Coping Strategies Carousel
15 minutes
Step 4
Guided Mindfulness Exercise
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Action Planning
15 minutes
Step 6
Closing & Encouragement
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Stress-Busters Unite!
Today's Objectives
Warm-Up: Check-In
Stress Thermometer
What Are Self-Care & Coping Skills?
Coping Strategies Carousel
Station Instructions
Reflection & Action Planning
Sharing Our Plans
Key Takeaways
Group Affirmation

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