Lesson Plan
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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session Materials
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

Discussion


Worksheet


Cool Down

