Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will identify and name emotions related to their parents' divorce and create a visual 'safe space' where they feel secure expressing those feelings.
Recognizing and labeling emotions is the first step toward healthy coping. Establishing trust and safety empowers students to share and process complex feelings.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Introduction
3 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Brainstorm
5 minutes
Step 3
Personal Reflection Drawing
8 minutes
Step 4
Sharing and Closing
4 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Exploring Emotions
Today's Objectives
Emotion Chart
Emotion Brainstorm
Draw Your Safe Space
Share & Wrap-Up
Worksheet
Worksheet
Script
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will explore and practice a variety of coping strategies to manage feelings related to their parents’ divorce and begin building a personalized coping toolbox.
Providing practical tools helps students regulate difficult emotions, build resilience, and feel empowered when stress arises.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Check-In
3 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Coping Strategies
5 minutes
Step 3
Practice a Strategy
7 minutes
Step 4
Create Coping Toolbox
3 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closing
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 2: Coping Strategies Exploration
Today's Objectives
Coping Strategies Chart
Practice a Strategy
Create Your Coping Toolbox
Reflection & Wrap-Up
Worksheet
Worksheet
Script
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will identify trusted adults and peers in their support network and practice clear communication techniques, like “I” statements, to ask for help when facing challenging conversations.
Knowing who to turn to and how to ask for support empowers students to navigate difficult emotions and situations, fostering resilience and reducing isolation.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Reflection
3 minutes
Step 2
Map Your Support Network
5 minutes
Step 3
Introduce Conversation Strategies
5 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Practice
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closing
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 3: Asking for Support
Today's Objectives
Support Network Map
Communication Tips: “I” Statements
Role-Play Practice
Reflection & Wrap-Up
Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will identify and name emotions related to their parents’ divorce and create a personalized visual “safe space” to express those feelings.
Recognizing and labeling emotions is the first step toward healthy coping; establishing trust and a safe environment empowers the student to share complex feelings.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Introduction
3 minutes
Step 2
Emotion Brainstorm
5 minutes
Step 3
Personal Reflection Drawing
8 minutes
Step 4
Sharing and Closing
4 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Exploring Emotions
Today's Objectives
Emotion Chart
Emotion Brainstorm
Draw Your Safe Space
Share & Wrap-Up
Warm Up
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will explore and practice a variety of coping strategies to manage feelings related to their parents’ divorce and begin building a personalized coping toolbox.
Providing practical tools helps students regulate difficult emotions, build resilience, and feel empowered when stress arises.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Check-In
3 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Coping Strategies
5 minutes
Step 3
Practice a Strategy
7 minutes
Step 4
Create Coping Toolbox
3 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closing
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 2: Coping Strategies Exploration
Today's Objectives
Coping Strategies Chart
Practice a Strategy
Create Your Coping Toolbox
Reflection & Wrap-Up
Warm Up
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will identify trusted adults and peers in their support network and practice clear “I” statement communication to confidently ask for help.
Knowing who to turn to and how to ask for support empowers students to navigate difficult emotions, fosters resilience, and reduces isolation.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Reflection
3 minutes
Step 2
Map Your Support Network
5 minutes
Step 3
Introduce Conversation Strategies
5 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Practice
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closing
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 3: Asking for Support
Today's Objectives
Support Network Map
Communication Tips: “I” Statements
Role-Play Practice
Reflection & Wrap-Up
Worksheet
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Students will recognize changes they’ve experienced due to their parents’ divorce and develop a personalized self-care plan to support their emotional well-being.
Learning to manage ongoing change with consistent self-care builds resilience, reduces stress, and empowers students to take proactive steps when emotions feel overwhelming.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Reflection
3 minutes
Step 2
Map the Change Timeline
5 minutes
Step 3
Introduce Self-Care Strategies
5 minutes
Step 4
Develop Your Self-Care Plan
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closing
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 4: Managing Change & Self-Care
Today's Objectives
Change & Loss Timeline
Explore Self-Care Strategies
Create Your Self-Care Plan
Reflection & Wrap-Up
