Lesson Plan
Compass Coaching Outline
Guide an 8th grade student to recognize personal crisis triggers, map their emotional response, and apply coping strategies through a structured, 25-minute one-on-one coaching session.
At-risk students often lack structured support to navigate emotional crises. This lesson builds self-awareness, quick-response skills, and coping tools, reducing escalation and empowering positive decision-making.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Build Rapport
3 minutes
Step 2
Set Session Objective
2 minutes
Step 3
Identify Crisis Elements
7 minutes
Step 4
Explore Coping Strategies
8 minutes
Step 5
Reflect & Journal
4 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
1 minute

Slide Deck
Crisis Compass: Step-by-Step Guide
1. Pause and Pause Again
2. Breathing Techniques
3. Reach Out for Support
4. Create a Safe Space
5. Problem-Solving Steps
Putting It All Together

Worksheet


Journal

