Lesson Plan
Coping Skills Toolbox Lesson Plan
Participants will learn and practice evidence-based coping strategies—deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and cognitive reframing—and build a personalized Coping Skills Toolbox to manage stress effectively.
Developing a toolkit of practical coping skills empowers adults to reduce stress, enhance resilience, and improve overall well-being in daily life and at work.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Icebreaker
10 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Coping Skills
5 minutes
Step 3
Self-Assessment Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Deep Breathing Demonstration
10 minutes
Step 5
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
10 minutes
Step 6
Cognitive Reframing Exercise
15 minutes
Step 7
Developing Your Coping Toolbox
20 minutes
Step 8
Cool-Down and Reflection
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Coping Skills Toolbox Workshop
Warm-Up Icebreaker
Session Objectives & Definition
Self-Assessment Activity
Deep Breathing Demonstration
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Cognitive Reframing Exercise
Developing Your Coping Toolbox
Cool-Down & Reflection
Thank You & Next Steps
Worksheet
Worksheet
