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Wave of Emotions Plan

Students will use an ocean-wave metaphor to identify grief-related emotions and collaboratively build personalized self-care “anchors,” fostering peer support and coping strategies in a safe small-group setting.

Adolescents often struggle to articulate grief; using a relatable ocean metaphor and peer discussion normalizes feelings, builds community, and equips students with actionable self-care tools.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Grounding

5 minutes

Step 2

Explore Emotions Waves

8 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion: Tide Talk

10 minutes

Step 4

Self-Care Strategy Building

10 minutes

Step 5

Cool-Down: Peaceful Splash

7 minutes

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Navigating Grief Sea

High Tide & Low Tide

Spot Your Waves

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Tide Talk

Building Your Anchor

Peaceful Splash Cool-Down

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Discussion

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Worksheet

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Cool Down

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Healing Waves

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