Lesson Plan

Worry Management Plan

Students will identify common worries and learn cognitive techniques to challenge anxious thoughts, building practical skills for daily stress management.

This lesson equips high school students with essential strategies to manage anxiety, fostering emotional resilience in an environment with heightened academic and social pressures.

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Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Engagement

5 minutes

Step 2

Technique Exploration

15 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-Up & Reflection

5 minutes

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Worry vs Reality

Introduce the concept of 'worry vs reality' and emphasize how often our worries exaggerate the potential risks. Use simple visuals to illustrate the gap between our fears and achievable reality.

Examples: Worry vs Reality

Provide examples comparing exaggerated worries against realistic outcomes. Discuss common worries among high school students and how they often differ from the actual risk or consequence.

Cognitive Techniques

Introduce a step-by-step guide to cognitive techniques like reframing. Encourage students to apply these techniques to verify facts and challenge their own anxious thoughts.

Reflection

Encourage students to reflect on the session and think of one worry where they can apply these techniques. End with a question-driven dialogue.

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Why Worry?

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