Building Stronger Bonds

AVERY CARPENTER

Tier 3

Lesson Plan

Building Stronger Bonds

Strengthen parent-child relationship

This lesson focuses on teaching a 9th grade male student with severe mental health issues ways to strengthen his relationship with his parent. Through experiential and game-based learning, the student will explore effective communication strategies and emotional understanding. This lesson is important as it fosters a supportive family environment, which is crucial for the student's emotional and social development.

Audience

9th grade male with severe mental health issues

Time

30 mins

Approach

Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching

Materials

Video: Ways to Improve Parent-Child Relationship, Worksheet: Parent-Child Connection, and Activity: Reflective Writing Exercise

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of having a strong relationship with parents, especially when dealing with mental health challenges.
Introduce the video Ways to Improve Parent-Child Relationship and explain that it will provide strategies to enhance parent-child relationships.

Step 2

Video Viewing

6 mins

Watch the video Ways to Improve Parent-Child Relationship.
Encourage the student to take notes on communication strategies that resonate with him.

Step 3

Discussion and Reflection

5 mins

Discuss the video content with the student.
Ask questions like: "Which communication strategy do you think would work best for you?" and "How do you feel about trying these strategies with your parent?"

Step 4

Reflective Writing Exercise

10 mins

Have the student write a reflection on the communication strategies from the video.
Prompt the student to consider how these strategies can be applied in their relationship with their parent.
Encourage the student to think about past interactions and how they might approach them differently using these strategies.

Step 5

Worksheet Completion

4 mins

Distribute the "Parent-Child Connection" worksheet.
Guide the student in completing the worksheet, focusing on personalizing the communication strategies discussed.

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Worksheet

Parent-Child Connection

This worksheet helps the student reflect on and personalize communication strategies to strengthen their relationship with their parent.

List two communication strategies from the video that you would like to try with your parent.

Think about what you feel comfortable doing and what might be effective.

Describe a situation where you can use one of these communication strategies.

Consider a recent interaction with your parent.

How do you think your parent will react to these communication strategies?

Reflect on past experiences and your parent's personality.