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Breaking the Cycle

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Lesson Plan

Breaking the Cycle

Recognize rumination patterns

This lesson helps students identify patterns of rumination and develop healthy coping strategies. By understanding these cycles, students can learn to manage their thoughts and emotions more effectively, leading to improved mental well-being and resilience.

Audience

PK-12 Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Collaborative Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Inquiry-Based Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Coping Strategies Worksheet, Exit Ticket, and Video: Intrusive Thoughts and Mindfulness

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Begin with a brief explanation of what rumination is: repetitive thinking about a problem or situation without resolution.
  • Show the video Intrusive Thoughts and Mindfulness to illustrate how mindfulness can help manage these thoughts.
  • Explain the importance of recognizing these patterns and developing coping strategies.

Step 2

Discussion

10 minutes

  • Use the provided discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about personal experiences with rumination.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive environment.

Step 3

Activity

10 minutes

  • Distribute the 'Coping Strategies Worksheet' to each student.
  • Guide students through identifying personal triggers for rumination and brainstorming healthy coping strategies.
  • Encourage students to think of practical ways to interrupt rumination cycles.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

  • Distribute the 'Exit Ticket' to assess students' understanding of the lesson.
  • Ask students to write down one new coping strategy they plan to try.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Facilitate a discussion to help students recognize rumination patterns and share coping strategies.

What is rumination, and how does it affect us?

Discuss the concept of rumination and its impact on mental health.







Can you think of a time when you found yourself stuck in a cycle of rumination?

Encourage students to share personal experiences in a supportive environment.







What are some healthy ways to cope with rumination?

Brainstorm coping strategies and discuss their effectiveness.







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Worksheet

Coping Strategies Worksheet

This worksheet helps students identify triggers for rumination and develop healthy coping strategies.

List three situations that often lead you to ruminate.

Think about common triggers in your daily life.







What are some thoughts or feelings you experience during rumination?

Reflect on your emotional and mental state during these times.







Identify three healthy coping strategies you can use to interrupt rumination.

Consider strategies like mindfulness, physical activity, or talking to someone.







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Quiz

Exit Ticket

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