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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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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

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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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Stress-Busters Unite!

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