Lesson Plan
Grief Support Lesson Plan
Guide ninth graders through a confidential 30-minute one-on-one session to identify grief needs, set personalized self-care strategies, and map a reliable support network.
Helps students returning after a close loss feel heard, gain coping tools, and establish connections that foster emotional resilience and well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials & Setup
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Session Overview
5 minutes
Step 2
Grief Reflection
10 minutes
Step 3
Self-Care Strategy Development
8 minutes
Step 4
Support Network Mapping
5 minutes
Step 5
Next Steps & Follow-Up
2 minutes
Worksheet
Worksheet
Reading
Slide Deck
Path to Healing
Session Objectives
Confidentiality & Safe Space
Grief Reflection (10 min)
Self-Care Strategy Development (8 min)
Support Network Mapping (5 min)
Next Steps & Follow-Up (2 min)
