Building Self-Esteem and Coping Skills

Brytnee Peacock

Tier 2

Lesson Plan

Building Self-Esteem and Coping Skills

Help self esteem and coping skills

This lesson aims to help students struggling with anxiety and depression by focusing on building self-esteem and developing coping skills. Through experiential learning and trauma-informed teaching strategies, students will engage in activities that promote self-awareness and resilience. This lesson is important as it provides students with practical tools to manage their emotions and improve their mental well-being.

Audience

Students with anxiety and depression

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Active Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning

Materials

Worksheet: Self-Esteem and Coping Skills, Discussion: Building Self-Esteem and Coping Skills, Pens, and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Begin with a brief introduction about the importance of self-esteem and coping skills.
Explain how these skills can help manage anxiety and depression.
Encourage students to share their thoughts on self-esteem and coping.

Step 2

Experiential Activity

10 minutes

Distribute the "Self-Esteem and Coping Skills" worksheet.
Guide students through a self-reflection exercise where they identify personal strengths and coping strategies they currently use.
Encourage students to write down at least three strengths and two coping strategies.

Step 3

Guided Discussion

10 minutes

Facilitate a discussion using the "Building Self-Esteem and Coping Skills" discussion guide.
Ask students to share their reflections from the worksheet.
Discuss how recognizing strengths can boost self-esteem and how coping strategies can be applied in challenging situations.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
Encourage students to practice the coping strategies discussed.
Provide resources for further support if needed.

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Discussion

Building Self-Esteem and Coping Skills

A guided discussion to help students explore and understand the importance of self-esteem and coping skills.

What are some personal strengths you identified?

Encourage students to think about qualities or skills they are proud of.

How can recognizing your strengths help improve your self-esteem?

Discuss the connection between self-awareness and self-esteem.

What coping strategies do you find effective?

Share examples of healthy coping mechanisms.

How can you apply these strategies in challenging situations?

Encourage practical application and sharing of experiences.

Worksheet

Self-Esteem and Coping Skills

A worksheet designed to help students identify their personal strengths and coping strategies.

List three personal strengths you have.

Think about qualities or skills you are proud of.

Describe two coping strategies you use when feeling anxious or depressed.

Consider activities or thoughts that help you feel better.

How can you use these strengths and strategies in a challenging situation?

Think about a recent challenge and how you could apply these.