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Counseling Unlocked Lesson Plan

Introduce students to counseling by defining its purpose and roles, practicing active listening, and engaging in a mock counseling scenario to build empathy and communication skills.

This lesson normalizes seeking support, teaches social-emotional vocabulary, and equips students with active listening and communication strategies essential for their well-being and peer relationships.

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Review Lesson Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Counseling

5 minutes

Step 2

Exploring Key Terms

7 minutes

Step 3

Active Listening Activity

8 minutes

Step 4

Mock Counseling Role-Play

8 minutes

Step 5

Reflect and Close

2 minutes

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Counseling Unlocked

What Is Counseling?

Key Terms

Active Listening

Active Listening Activity

Mock Counseling Role-Play

Reflect & Close

Thank You!

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Counseling Unlocked

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