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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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

Warm Up


Script


Discussion


Worksheet

