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Mindful Moments

Reduce OCD Symptoms

This lesson aims to help 9th grade female students reduce symptoms of OCD through trauma-informed teaching strategies. By focusing on mindfulness and self-awareness, students will learn techniques to manage their symptoms, allowing them to better access classroom instruction. This lesson is important as it empowers students with tools to improve their mental health and academic performance.

Audience

9th Grade Female Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Trauma-Informed Teaching

Materials

Discussion Questions, and Skills Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Welcome students and introduce the topic of OCD and its impact on learning.
  • Explain the importance of understanding and managing OCD symptoms for better classroom engagement.

Step 2

Guided Discussion

10 mins

  • Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions to explore students' understanding of OCD.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences in a safe and supportive environment.

Step 3

Distress Tolerance Skills

10 mins

  • Introduce the concept of distress tolerance and its importance in managing OCD symptoms.
  • Teach students specific distress tolerance techniques such as distraction, self-soothing, and radical acceptance.
  • Engage students in a short activity where they practice one of these techniques, such as creating a self-soothing kit or practicing a distraction exercise.

Step 4

Mindfulness Activity

5 mins

  • Lead a short mindfulness exercise to help students practice focusing their thoughts and reducing anxiety.
  • Encourage students to reflect on how they feel before and after the exercise.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize key points from the discussion, distress tolerance skills, and mindfulness activity.
  • Encourage students to practice these techniques regularly to manage OCD symptoms.
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Discussion

OCD Awareness Discussion

A guided discussion to help students understand OCD and its impact on learning. This discussion aims to create a supportive environment where students can share their experiences and learn from each other.

What do you know about OCD and how it affects people?

Encourage students to share their understanding and correct any misconceptions.







How do you think OCD symptoms might impact someone's ability to learn?

Discuss the challenges OCD can present in a learning environment.







What strategies have you heard of or used to manage OCD symptoms?

Share evidence-based strategies and encourage students to discuss their effectiveness.







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Worksheet

Mindfulness Skills Worksheet

This worksheet is designed to help students practice mindfulness techniques and reflect on their effectiveness in managing OCD symptoms. It includes activities and prompts to guide students in developing these skills.

Describe a situation where you felt anxious or overwhelmed. How did you respond?








List three mindfulness techniques you can use to calm your mind when feeling stressed.








Reflect on a time you used a mindfulness technique. What was the outcome?








How can practicing mindfulness regularly help you manage OCD symptoms?








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