Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce Bella to the cognitive behavioral (CBT) triangle and have her complete a simple triangle with 80% accuracy, building the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Understanding the CBT triangle helps Bella label and link her thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, laying the foundation for emotional regulation and coping skills practice.
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Prep
Prepare Materials and Review Content
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Connection
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce the CBT Triangle
8 minutes
Step 3
Sorting Activity
7 minutes
Step 4
Guided Worksheet Practice
7 minutes
Step 5
Game and Check for Understanding
3 minutes
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Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Reinforce Bella’s understanding of the CBT triangle and teach her a deep breathing coping strategy so she can identify triangle parts with 80% accuracy and complete five slow breaths in sequence.
Reviewing the CBT triangle strengthens Bella’s ability to link thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Deep breathing gives her a simple, effective tool to calm down when she feels upset.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Preview Content
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & CBT Triangle Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Deep Breathing
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided Worksheet Practice
7 minutes
Step 4
Breathing Practice Activity
7 minutes
Step 5
Game & Check for Understanding
4 minutes
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Session 3 Lesson Plan
Reinforce Bella’s understanding of the CBT triangle and introduce positive self-talk to counter negative thoughts: she will identify triangle parts with 80% accuracy and generate two helpful self-talk statements.
Positive self-talk reframes catastrophic thinking into realistic, supportive thoughts, boosting Bella’s emotional regulation and confidence.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Review Content
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & CBT Triangle Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Positive Self-Talk
8 minutes
Step 3
Guided Worksheet Practice
7 minutes
Step 4
Mirror Talk Activity
6 minutes
Step 5
Game & Check for Understanding
4 minutes
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Session 4 Lesson Plan
Reinforce Bella’s mastery of the CBT triangle and positive self-talk, and introduce progressive muscle relaxation so she can identify triangle parts with 80% accuracy and complete a five-step muscle relaxation sequence.
Reviewing prior skills solidifies Bella’s ability to link thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Progressive muscle relaxation adds a reliable tool to reduce physical tension and anxiety in real time.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Preview Content
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Progressive Muscle Relaxation
8 minutes
Step 3
Guided Worksheet Practice
7 minutes
Step 4
Muscle Relaxation Activity
7 minutes
Step 5
Game & Check for Understanding
3 minutes
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