Lesson Plan

Finding The Light

Students will explore depression through guided reflection, identify their personal signs, and develop practical coping strategies to manage feelings constructively.

This individualized lesson helps 8th graders build self-awareness about depressive feelings, fostering resilience and equipping them with concrete tools and resources to support their mental well-being.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Rapport Building

5 minutes

Step 2

Understanding Depression

7 minutes

Step 3

Identifying Personal Signs

8 minutes

Step 4

Coping Strategies Exploration

7 minutes

Step 5

Conclusion and Next Steps

3 minutes

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Finding The Light

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