Lesson Plan
Emotional Map Quest Guide
Guide 9th graders through a structured, individualized activity to identify emotional triggers, map responses, and reflect on coping strategies to inform personalized counseling support.
Understanding each student’s unique emotional patterns empowers counselors to tailor interventions, promotes self-awareness, and builds coping skills for healthier emotional regulation.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Goal Setting
10 minutes
Step 2
Mapping Emotions Activity
20 minutes
Step 3
Reflection & Journal Entry
15 minutes
Step 4
Counselor Debrief & Next Steps
15 minutes
Slide Deck
Mapping Emotions Tutorial
What Are Emotional Triggers?
Understanding Emotional Responses
Step 1: Identify Your Triggers
Step 2: Map Your Responses
Step 3: Explore Coping Strategies
Reflection Prompts
Worksheet
Journal
Answer Key
