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Building Bridges: Mastering Social Skills for Stronger Relationships

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Lesson Plan

Building Bridges Lesson Plan

Enhance social and relationship skills through personalized strategies that promote self-awareness, empathy, and communication.

This lesson empowers a high school student to navigate social interactions confidently, building stronger, healthier relationships and improving overall social-emotional well-being.

Audience

High School Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Interactive discussion, role-playing, and guided reflection.

Materials

Building Bridges Lesson Plan

Prep

Preparation

5 mins

  • Review the Building Bridges Lesson Plan to become familiar with each activity and its objectives.
  • Prepare focused questions to guide discussion during the session.
  • Set up a comfortable, private space conducive to open conversation.

Step 1

Icebreaker & Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with an icebreaker question to build rapport and ease into the session.
  • Briefly explain the focus on social and relationship skills and the purpose of the session.

Step 2

Activity: Role-Playing Communication Scenarios

15 mins

  • Guide the student through several role-playing scenarios that simulate common social interactions.
  • Introduce specific communication strategies:
    • Use 'I' statements to express feelings and needs.
    • Practice active listening by summarizing what the other person said before responding.
    • Maintain eye contact and use open body language to show engagement.
    • Ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding.
  • Encourage the student to apply these strategies while role-playing and reflect on their effectiveness after each scenario.

Step 3

Reflection & Wrap-up

5 mins

  • Discuss the key takeaways from the role-playing activity.
  • Reflect on the effectiveness of the specific communication strategies practiced and how they can be applied in real-life situations.
  • Answer any questions and offer additional tips for effective communication.
  • End the session on a positive note, reinforcing the student's strengths and progress.
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