Lesson Plan
Mindful DBT Journey Plan
Provide a 16‐week DBT group curriculum for K–5 students, introducing mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness through playful activities, icebreakers, and visual handouts each session.
This structured, tier-2 DBT program builds self-awareness, coping skills, and positive social behaviors for neurodiverse elementary students, reducing challenging behaviors.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather & Prep Materials
45 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Introduce Mindfulness
30 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Bubble Breathing
30 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Five Senses Scavenger Hunt
30 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Wise Mind
30 minutes
Step 5
Session 5: Building Your Calm Box
30 minutes
Step 6
Session 6: Simplified TIPP Skills
30 minutes
Step 7
Session 7: Change the Channel
30 minutes
Step 8
Session 8: ACCEPTS Strategies
30 minutes
Step 9
Session 9: Identifying Feelings
30 minutes
Step 10
Session 10: Feeling Thermometer
30 minutes
Step 11
Session 11: Fact vs. Feeling
30 minutes
Step 12
Session 12: Opposite Action
30 minutes
Step 13
Session 13: DEAR MAN Basics
30 minutes
Step 14
Session 14: GIVE Skills
30 minutes
Step 15
Session 15: FAST Skills
30 minutes
Step 16
Session 16: Review & Celebration
30 minutes
Slide Deck
Mindful DBT Journey
Today’s Agenda
Our Four Modules
Session 1: Glitter Jar Mindfulness
Session 2: Bubble Breathing
Session 3: Five Senses Scavenger Hunt
Session 4: Wise Mind
Session 5: Building Your Calm Box
Session 6: Simplified TIPP Skills
Session 7: Change the Channel
Session 8: ACCEPTS Strategies
Session 9: Identifying Feelings
Session 10: Feeling Thermometer
Session 11: Fact vs. Feeling
Session 12: Opposite Action
Session 13: DEAR MAN Basics
Session 14: GIVE Skills
Session 15: FAST Skills
Session 16: Review & Celebration
Next Steps & Contact
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