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Grounding and Coping Skills

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Lesson Plan

Grounding and Coping Skills

Overcome trauma from robbery

This lesson introduces grounding techniques to help students manage distressing emotions and memories. It is designed to support a 6th-grade boy in overcoming trauma from a robbery by teaching him practical coping strategies. The lesson is important as it empowers students with tools to handle emotional distress, promoting resilience and emotional well-being.

Audience

6th grade boy

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Trauma-Informed Teaching

Materials

Video: Grounding Techniques, Discussion Guide, Quiz: Understanding Grounding Techniques, Answer Key: Grounding Techniques Quiz, and Worksheet: 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

Briefly introduce the concept of grounding techniques and their importance in managing distressing emotions. Explain that the lesson will focus on a specific technique to help cope with trauma.

Step 2

Video Viewing

2 mins

Watch the Grounding Techniques video to learn about the 5-4-3-2-1 technique.

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

Facilitate a discussion using the provided guide to explore how grounding techniques can help manage emotions and memories related to trauma.

Step 4

Quiz

4 mins

Administer the quiz to assess understanding of the grounding techniques discussed. Use the answer key to review answers with the student.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

Summarize the key points of the lesson and encourage the student to practice the grounding technique regularly to build resilience.

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Discussion

Grounding Techniques Discussion

This discussion will help students explore how grounding techniques can assist in managing emotions and memories related to trauma.

How can grounding techniques help you when you're feeling overwhelmed?

Encourage students to think about how focusing on the present can reduce the intensity of distressing emotions.







Can you think of a situation where you might use the 5-4-3-2-1 technique?

Guide students to consider scenarios where they feel anxious or stressed and how the technique can be applied.







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Quiz

Understanding Grounding Techniques Quiz

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Answer Key

Grounding Techniques Quiz Answer Key

This answer key provides the correct answers and explanations for the grounding techniques quiz.

What is the first step in the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique?

Name five things you can see
The technique begins by engaging the sense of sight to help focus on the present.

Why are grounding techniques useful?

They help you reconnect with the present
Grounding techniques help individuals reconnect with the present, reducing the impact of distressing emotions.

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Worksheet

5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique Worksheet

This worksheet guides students through the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique, allowing them to practice and record their observations for each step.

List five things you can see around you.








List four things you can feel.








List three things you can hear.








List two things you can smell.








List one thing you can taste.








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