Lesson Plan

Mindfulness in Conflict

Students will learn to pause, breathe, and respond mindfully during conflicts, developing essential emotional regulation skills.

This lesson cultivates self-awareness and calm responses, equipping students with practical strategies to handle conflicts and improve interpersonal relationships.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation and Material Review

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Setting the Stage

3 minutes

Step 2

Guided Breathing and Mindfulness Activity

12 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Wrap-Up

5 minutes

Slide Deck

The Power of a Pause

Introduce the concept of the session. Emphasize the importance of pausing during conflict and the role of mindfulness. Use a warm, inviting tone to set the atmosphere.

Why Pause?

Explain why pausing is essential in conflict situations. Discuss how reaction versus response can change the outcome of an interaction.

Deep Breaths

Introduce the first breathing technique. Encourage the student to take a deep breath.

Counting Breaths

Introduce a counting approach that can help regulate the breath. Demonstrate a few cycles.

Guided Mindfulness Activity

Guide the student into a short mindfulness exercise. Encourage them to close their eyes and follow the breathing instructions.

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Wrap up the session by inviting reflection. Ask the student to share what they felt and learned.

Lesson Plan

Mindfulness in Conflict

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation and Material Review

Step 1

Introduction and Setting the Stage

Step 2

Guided Breathing and Mindfulness Activity

Step 3

Reflection and Wrap-Up

Slide Deck

The Power of a Pause

Why Pause?

Deep Breaths

Counting Breaths

Guided Mindfulness Activity

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Activity

The Power of a Pause

Marcia Anick