Lesson Plan

Guided Emotional Journaling Plan

Students will identify and reflect on personal emotional triggers through guided journaling prompts and practice self-regulation strategies in a supportive small-group setting.

Building emotional awareness and self-regulation skills promotes resilience, supports mental well-being, and enhances students’ ability to manage stress and engage positively in academic and social contexts.

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Review and Organize Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Norms

5 minutes

Step 2

Prompt Overview

5 minutes

Step 3

Independent Journaling

10 minutes

Step 4

Pair/Small-Group Share

7 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Closure

3 minutes

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Welcome to the Feelings Journal

Session Objectives

Why Journaling Helps

Group Norms

Today’s Prompts

Writing Your Responses

Independent Journaling

Pair & Share

Reflection & Next Steps

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Journal

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Discussion

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Feelings Journal

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