Lesson Plan

Understanding Grief: A Gentle Journey

Support the student in exploring and understanding their feelings about grief, and provide practical coping strategies in a safe, supportive environment.

Grief can be confusing and overwhelming, especially for a young student. This lesson helps process emotions, builds self-soothing tools, and provides a framework to reflect on personal experiences.

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Prep

Preparation and Review

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Setting the Environment

5 minutes

Step 2

Discussion and Reflection

10 minutes

Step 3

Expressive Activity

7 minutes

Step 4

Closing, Coping Strategies, and Reflection

3 minutes

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Understanding Grief: A Gentle Journey

Introduce the session by welcoming the student. Explain that today's session is a safe space to talk about feelings, especially when we are feeling sad or confused. Emphasize that it's okay to have strong feelings and that we're here to understand them together.

Creating a Safe Space

Set a calm tone. Remind the student that they are in a safe space. Use gentle language and encourage the student to share how they feel, ensuring to make them comfortable discussing emotions.

Exploring Our Emotions

Lead a gentle discussion by asking how loss makes the student feel. Use reflective listening to help them understand and articulate their emotions. Encourage open sharing and validate their feelings.

Express Yourself!

Guide the student to express their emotions through an activity. They can draw or write, using colors or words that represent their feelings. Remind them that this activity is for them to express what they feel.

Closing and Coping

Summarize the session by reviewing the discussion points, emphasizing that talking about emotions can help, and presenting a couple of simple coping strategies (like deep breathing or talking to someone trusted). Ensure the student leaves feeling supported.

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