Lesson Plan
Coping Toolbox Lesson Plan
Students will learn practical coping strategies, practice calming techniques, and create a personalized ‘Coping Toolbox’ to manage anxiety in social settings.
Building a personalized set of coping tools empowers anxious 9th-grade students to recognize emotions, use evidence-based strategies, and gain confidence interacting with peers.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Rapport Building
5 minutes
Step 2
Identify Emotions
5 minutes
Step 3
Teach Coping Strategies
10 minutes
Step 4
Personalize the Toolbox
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Next Steps
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Welcome to Your Coping Toolbox
Session Objectives
Check-In: How Are You Feeling?
Identify Your Emotions
Overview of Coping Strategies
Strategy: Deep Breathing
Strategy: Grounding Technique
Strategy: Positive Self-Talk
Build Your Coping Toolbox
Reflection & Next Steps
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