Emotional Regulation Adventure
Manage emotions and use coping skills
This lesson is designed to help a 20-year-old intellectually disabled student understand and manage emotions through experiential and game-based learning. The lesson includes a discussion, an interactive activity, a video, an emotion wheel exercise, and a coping skills workshop to reinforce learning. This approach is important as it provides practical, engaging ways for the student to learn coping skills, which are crucial for emotional regulation and overall well-being.
20-year-old intellectually disabled student
Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning, Active Learning
Discussion Questions, Emotion Matching Game, Video: Why Getting Help Early is Important for Mental Health, Answer Key for Emotion Matching Game, Emotion Wheel Activity, Coping Skills Workshop Materials, Role-Playing Scenarios, and Group Discussion Activity
- Begin with a warm welcome and explain the purpose of the lesson: to learn about emotions and how to manage them.
- Briefly introduce the video and activities that will be part of the lesson.
- Use the provided discussion questions to explore the student's current understanding of emotions and coping skills.
- Encourage the student to share any personal experiences with emotions.
Step 3
Video Viewing
5 mins
Step 4
Emotion Matching Game
10 mins
- Introduce the Emotion Matching Game, where the student will match emotions to scenarios or facial expressions.
- Guide the student through the game, providing support and encouragement.
- Use the answer key to check the student's responses and discuss any mistakes.
Step 5
Emotion Wheel Activity
10 mins
- Introduce the Emotion Wheel and explain how it can be used to identify and discuss a wide range of emotions.
- Have the student select emotions from the wheel and share experiences related to those emotions.
- Discuss how different emotions can be managed using coping skills.
Step 6
Role-Playing Scenarios
5 mins
- Engage the student in role-playing scenarios to practice responding to different emotional situations.
- Provide guidance and feedback to help the student apply coping skills in these scenarios.
Step 7
Group Discussion Activity
5 mins
- Facilitate a group discussion where the student can share thoughts and feelings about the activities.
- Encourage the student to reflect on what they learned and how they can use these skills in real life.
Step 8
Coping Skills Workshop
5 mins
- Introduce specific coping skills such as deep breathing, counting to ten, or using positive affirmations.
- Practice these skills with the student, providing guidance and encouragement.
- Discuss situations where these skills can be applied in daily life.
- Recap the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of understanding and managing emotions.
- Encourage the student to practice the coping skills learned today in their daily life.
