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Balance and Boundaries: Emotional and Physical Safety

Lesson Plan

Balance and Boundaries: Emotional and Physical Safety

Understanding safety strategies

In this lesson, students will explore the significance of emotional and physical safety by recognizing signs of emotional abuse and learning tools for managing their emotions. Discussions and activities will provide practical strategies for students to protect themselves and support their peers.

Audience

Middle School Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Understanding safety strategies

Materials

Whiteboard and markers, Post-it notes, '4 Signs of Emotional Abuse' video, 'Tools for Managing Your Emotions' video, Discussion Guide, and Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Briefly introduce the topics of emotional and physical safety.
  • Explain that today's focus will be on understanding emotional abuse and learning tools to manage emotions effectively.
  • Outline the lesson structure: videos, discussions, and activities.

Step 2

Video: '4 Signs of Emotional Abuse'

5 mins

  • Play the video '4 Signs of Emotional Abuse' for the students.
  • Ask students to take notes on any behaviors or signs that stand out to them.

Step 3

Group Discussion: Understanding Emotional Abuse

10 mins

  • Lead a discussion using the provided questions from the discussion guide.
  • Encourage students to share their notes and thoughts on the video.
  • Highlight key points and ensure students understand the signs of emotional abuse.

Step 4

Video: 'Tools for Managing Your Emotions'

2 mins

Step 5

Activity: Emotion Management

10 mins

  • Distribute the worksheet to students.
  • Have students work individually or in pairs to complete the questions, reflecting on their own emotional experiences and identifying strategies for managing emotions.

Step 6

Group Discussion: Sharing and Reflecting

10 mins

  • Using the second set of questions on the discussion guide, facilitate a discussion on how students can implement the tools for managing emotions in their daily lives.
  • Encourage students to share personal strategies they find effective.

Step 7

Conclusion and Q&A

8 mins

  • Summarize the key points covered in the lesson – the importance of recognizing emotional abuse and tools for managing emotions.
  • Open the floor for any questions or comments from the students.
  • Provide resources for students needing further help or wanting to learn more.
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Discussion

Understanding Emotional Abuse Discussion

Facilitated discussion to help students recognize and understand emotional abuse based on the video content.

What are some signs of emotional abuse mentioned in the video?

Ensure students mention key points like criticism, tone, nonverbal cues, and dismissive reactions.







How can recognizing these signs help in everyday life?

Discuss how awareness can lead to early intervention and support for those affected.







Why is it important to talk about emotional abuse?

Emphasize breaking the stigma, providing support, and encouraging open communication.







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Worksheet

Emotion Management Worksheet

Students reflect on their emotional experiences and learn strategies to manage emotions effectively.

Name and rate your emotions from one event in the past week.








What was the trigger for these emotions?








Who could you talk to about these emotions and why?








Reflect on a different way you could handle these emotions next time using the tools discussed in the video.








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