Mindful Stress Management

Yolanda Greene

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Mindful Stress Management

Enhance stress management skills

This lesson introduces 9th graders to mindfulness techniques focused on stress management. Through guided meditation, stress identification exercises, and group discussions, students will learn to recognize sources of stress and develop effective coping strategies. These skills are crucial for managing academic and personal pressures, promoting emotional well-being and resilience.

Audience

9th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Enhance stress management skills

Materials

Guided Meditation Audio, Stress Identification Worksheet, and Coping Strategies Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction to Stress Management

5 mins

Begin by discussing common sources of stress for high school students.
Explain the importance of mindfulness in managing stress and maintaining emotional balance.

Step 2

Guided Meditation

10 mins

Play a guided meditation audio focused on relaxation and stress relief.
Encourage students to focus on their breathing and let go of tension.

Step 3

Stress Identification Exercise

15 mins

Distribute the "Stress Identification Worksheet" and have students list their personal stressors.
Guide students to categorize these stressors into controllable and uncontrollable factors.

Step 4

Coping Strategies Discussion

10 mins

Use the "Coping Strategies Discussion Questions" to facilitate a group discussion on effective stress management techniques.
Encourage students to share their own strategies and learn from each other.

Step 5

Closure and Reflection

5 mins

Ask students to reflect on what they learned about their stressors and coping strategies.
Encourage them to set a personal goal for managing stress in the coming weeks.

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Worksheet

Stress Identification Worksheet

A worksheet to help students identify and categorize their personal stressors.

List three things that cause you stress.

Categorize each stressor as controllable or uncontrollable.

Discussion

Coping Strategies Discussion Questions

Discussion questions to explore effective stress management techniques.

What are some healthy ways to cope with stress?

Encourage students to think about activities like exercise, hobbies, or talking to someone.

How can mindfulness help in managing stress?

Guide students to consider how being present and aware can reduce stress.