Lesson Plan
Triangle of Thoughts Lesson Plan
Students will grasp how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact by applying the CBT triangle to personal examples, while building group rapport through interactive exercises.
Introducing the CBT triangle early empowers 10th graders to recognize anxiety patterns and equips them with a foundational tool for our 16-week anxiety-management curriculum.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Icebreaker: Two Truths, One Thought
5 minutes
Step 2
Introducing the CBT Triangle
8 minutes
Step 3
Small Group Activity: Identify the Triangle
10 minutes
Step 4
Group Discussion
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Mindful Breathing
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Triangle of Thoughts
Session Agenda
Icebreaker: Two Truths, One Thought
Introducing the CBT Triangle
Small Group Activity: Identify the Triangle
Group Discussion
Cool-Down: Mindful Breathing
Worksheet
Script
Reading
Cool Down
