Lesson Plan
Healing After Trauma Plan
In this 30-minute individual lesson, the student will identify common PTSD symptoms, practice grounding techniques, and develop a personal coping plan to strengthen resilience and self-regulation.
By recognizing trauma responses and learning coping strategies, students gain self-awareness and tools to manage stress, reducing long-term emotional impact and promoting well-being.
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10 minutes
Step 1
Establish Safe Space
5 minutes
Step 2
Discuss PTSD Symptoms
7 minutes
Step 3
Practice Grounding Techniques
10 minutes
Step 4
Create Personal Coping Plan
8 minutes

Slide Deck
Healing After Trauma
Establishing a Safe Space
Understanding PTSD Symptoms
Grounding Techniques: The 5-4-3-2-1 Exercise
Creating Your Personal Coping Plan
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