Lesson Plan

Stress Less Strategies: Building Resilience

Equip students with effective stress management techniques through guided mindfulness, journaling, and discussion, fostering resilience.

This lesson helps students understand and manage their stress, enhancing their mental well-being and resilience during challenging times.

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Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Overview

10 minutes

Step 2

Guided Meditation

15 minutes

Step 3

Stress Journaling Activity

20 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up Discussion

15 minutes

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Slide Deck

Stress Journaling

This title slide introduces the activity and sets a positive, inviting tone for the journaling session.

What is Stress Journaling?

Explain what stress journaling is and why it can be a helpful tool. Mention that journaling helps in identifying and processing emotions.

Benefits of Journaling

Discuss the benefits of stress journaling. Highlight points such as improved self-awareness, reduced anxiety, and enhanced coping strategies.

How to Journal Effectively

Provide step-by-step instructions to get started with stress journaling, guiding students through the process of how to reflect and write.

Journaling Prompts

Offer some journaling prompts to help students begin if they're unsure of what to write. These prompts can guide their reflection.

Reflection & Sharing

Encourage students to reflect on their session and consider sharing insights. This can be a brief group discussion or a quiet individual reflection.

Keep Journaling!

Wrap up the slide deck with a positive note, and encourage continuous journaling as a tool for resilience.

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Stress Less Strategies: Building Resilience

Sarah Kacer

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