Lesson Plan

Trauma Talk Lesson Plan

Students will practice structured storytelling and active listening to build peer support, emotional expression, and safe sharing skills.

This lesson creates a supportive space for 7th graders to process feelings and strengthen connections, reducing isolation and fostering resilience.

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Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Room & Materials Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Emotion Charades

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction: Ground Rules & Prompts

5 minutes

Step 3

Guided Story Sharing

15 minutes

Step 4

Worksheet Activity: Active Listening Log

10 minutes

Step 5

Closure & Reflection

5 minutes

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Warm Up

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Script

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Discussion

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Worksheet

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Trauma Talk

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