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Emotion Regulation Workshop

Lesson Plan

Emotion Regulation Workshop

Identify and manage emotions

In this Emotion Regulation Workshop, students will engage in activities to help them identify and manage their emotions effectively. Through interactive and fun exercises, they will learn practical tools to enhance their emotional regulation and resilience. This lesson is crucial for developing self-awareness and emotional intelligence, which are key components of social-emotional learning and mental health.

Audience

Grade 8 Students

Time

40 minutes

Approach

Identify and manage emotions

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Emotion Regulation Worksheet, and Emotion Scenarios Printable Cards

Step 1

Introduction to Emotions

5 minutes

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what emotions are and why they are important.
  • Ask students to share examples of emotions they have experienced recently.
  • Explain the goal of the workshop: to learn how to identify and manage emotions effectively.

Step 2

Identifying Emotions Activity

10 minutes

  • Distribute post-it notes and pens to each student.
  • Ask students to write down different emotions they have felt in the past week, one per post-it note.
  • Have students place their post-its on a board under categories: Positive, Negative, Neutral.
  • Discuss the variety of emotions and how they can impact our daily lives.

Step 3

Emotion Regulation Strategies

15 minutes

  • Hand out the Emotion Regulation Worksheet.
  • Guide students through different strategies for managing emotions, such as deep breathing, counting to ten, or talking to someone.
  • Have students fill out the worksheet with strategies they think would work best for them.

Step 4

Emotion Scenarios Role-Play

5 minutes

  • Use the Emotion Scenarios Printable Cards.
  • Divide students into small groups and give each group a scenario card.
  • Ask groups to role-play the scenario and demonstrate how they would manage the emotions involved.
  • Encourage creativity and discussion within groups.

Step 5

Closure and Reflection

5 minutes

  • Bring the class back together for a closing discussion.
  • Ask students to share one new thing they learned about managing emotions.
  • Encourage students to use these strategies in their daily lives and reflect on their effectiveness.
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Worksheet

Emotion Regulation Worksheet

This worksheet helps students identify and choose strategies for managing their emotions. It includes prompts for students to reflect on their emotional experiences and select appropriate regulation techniques.

List three emotions you have felt this week.

Think about different situations you were in.







Choose one emotion and describe how it affected your behavior.

Consider how you reacted or what you did.







Write down two strategies you can use to manage this emotion.

Think about techniques like deep breathing or talking to someone.







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Worksheet

Emotion Scenarios Printable Cards

These cards contain different scenarios that students can role-play to practice emotion regulation strategies. Each card presents a situation that requires emotional management.




You are feeling nervous before a big test.







You are angry because a friend canceled plans.







You are happy because you received a compliment.







You are sad because you lost a game.







You are frustrated because you can't solve a problem.




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