Lesson Plan

Session 1 Lesson Plan

Students will understand the concept of body image, build rapport, and begin reflecting on their self-concept by completing a guided worksheet.

Establishing trust and a foundational understanding of body image helps students articulate feelings, build self-awareness, and set the stage for deeper work on self-esteem and coping strategies.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Materials and Prepare Space

10 minutes

Step 1

Establish Rapport

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduce Body Image

7 minutes

Step 3

Self-Concept Reflection Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Guided Discussion

5 minutes

Step 5

Assign Feelings Journal

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 1: Understanding Body Image

Welcome the student warmly and explain today’s session goals: to explore what body image means and start building self-awareness.

What Is Body Image?

Begin by asking the student: “What do you think body image means?” Listen and validate their ideas, then share the definition.

Media and Body Image

Provide an example of how media shows people in magazines or online. Ask the student if they’ve seen similar images and how those make them feel.

Self-Concept Reflection Activity

Hand over the Self-Concept Reflection Worksheet. Encourage the student to fill in each prompt honestly. Offer reassurance: there are no right or wrong answers.

Guided Discussion Questions

Use these questions to guide a conversation about the worksheet responses. Practice active listening and reflect back the student’s thoughts.

Feelings Journal Assignment

Introduce the Feelings Journal. Show the template and explain how daily entries can support positive self-talk.

Worksheet

Journal

Script

Discussion

Cool Down

Quiz

Session 1 Quiz

Lesson Plan

Session 2 Lesson Plan

Students will recognize how media and peer influences shape body image and learn to critically analyze messages through guided media analysis.

Understanding external influences like advertisements and peer pressure empowers students to challenge unrealistic standards, build media literacy, and protect their self‐esteem.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Space

10 minutes

Step 1

Check-In and Journal Review

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduce External Influences

7 minutes

Step 3

Media Analysis Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Guided Discussion

5 minutes

Step 5

Assign Media Diary

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 2: Media & Peer Influences

Welcome the student back, review last week’s journal assignment, and set today’s focus: exploring external influences on body image.

Check-In & Journal Review

Prompt the student to share one media example they noticed this week and how it made them feel.

What Influences Body Image?

Introduce the idea that messages from ads, social media, and friends influence our thoughts about our bodies.

Analyzing a Media Message

Show a real or printed ad example. Guide the student to identify its target audience, message, and realism.

Media Analysis Activity

Explain the upcoming activity with the Media Influences Analysis Worksheet.

Guided Discussion Questions

Use prompt cards to deepen conversation about how media and peers affect self-image.

Media Diary Assignment

Introduce the Media Diary assignment to continue building awareness and positive self-talk.

Worksheet

Activity

Journal

Script

Lesson Plan

Session 3 Lesson Plan

Students will identify negative self-talk patterns, learn to challenge unhelpful thoughts, and practice replacing them with positive affirmations.

Negative self-talk can undermine confidence and fuel disordered eating risks; teaching students to recognize and reframe these thoughts builds resilience, healthy self-esteem, and lasting positive body image.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Space

10 minutes

Step 1

Check-In and Journal Review

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduce Self-Talk

5 minutes

Step 3

Negative Self-Talk Identification Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Challenging Negative Thoughts

5 minutes

Step 5

Assign Self-Talk Reflection Journal

3 minutes