Lesson Plan

Supporting Your Hero Lesson Plan

Equip parents with understanding of military PTSD and effective strategies to support their adult children in managing symptoms and accessing resources.

This lesson empowers parents to create a nurturing environment, improve communication, and become proactive advocates in their child's mental health recovery.

Audience

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Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Overview

5 minutes

Step 2

Main Discussion

15 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-up & Q&A

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Supporting Your Hero

Welcome the parents, introduce yourself, and provide an overview of the session. Set a respectful and empathetic tone to our discussion on military PTSD and support strategies.

Introduction & Overview

Use this slide to introduce the session and briefly cover the objectives and context. Emphasize the importance of understanding PTSD and effective communication.

Understanding PTSD & Communication Strategies

Present key points on what PTSD is, its effects, and strategies for effective communication with a loved one. Provide examples and encourage questions for a dynamic discussion.

Resources & Q&A

Conclude with a focus on available resources and opening up the floor for Q&A. Provide a list of resources, both local and online, and summarize the main points.

Lesson Plan

Supporting Your Hero Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

Step 1

Introduction & Overview

Step 2

Main Discussion

Step 3

Wrap-up & Q&A

Slide Deck

Supporting Your Hero

Introduction & Overview

Understanding PTSD & Communication Strategies

Resources & Q&A

Discussion

Worksheet

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