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Reflections of Confidence

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Lesson Plan

Reflections of Confidence Plan

Guide the student to recognize and articulate body image concerns, challenge negative self-talk, and select coping strategies to reduce anxiety in a structured 15-minute session.

Body image worries and anxious thought patterns can undermine self-esteem and well-being. This targeted Tier 3 session builds self-awareness and practical skills to interrupt harmful self-talk and foster confidence.

Audience

8th Grade Male Student

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Structured reflection and active self-talk reframing.

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Build Rapport

2 minutes

  • Greet the student warmly and confirm confidentiality
  • Briefly explain the session purpose: exploring thoughts about body image and anxiety
  • Encourage honesty and reassure there’s no judgment

Step 2

Emotion Check-In

3 minutes

  • Introduce the Emotion Rating Scale
  • Ask the student to rate current anxiety and mood
  • Note any high or low points as discussion anchors

Step 3

Reflective Exploration

5 minutes

  • Provide the Reflection Worksheet
  • Prompt with questions: “What thoughts come up when you think about your body?” and “Can you recall a recent moment when you felt anxious about your appearance?”
  • Listen actively and jot key phrases for follow-up

Step 4

Challenge Negative Self-Talk

3 minutes

  • Hand out the Self-Talk Challenge Sheet
  • Guide the student to identify one negative thought and list evidence for/against it
  • co-create a balanced alternative thought to counter anxiety

Step 5

Select Coping Strategies

2 minutes

  • Present the Coping Strategies Cards
  • Ask the student to choose one or two strategies (e.g., deep breathing, positive affirmations)
  • Role-play or rehearse briefly how to use the selected strategy in real-life situations
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Slide Deck

Reflections of Confidence

• Purpose: Explore body image thoughts and manage anxiety
• Session length: 15 minutes
• Confidential and judgment-free space

Welcome the student and build rapport. Explain confidentiality and the purpose: understanding body image thoughts and reducing anxiety through reflection and strategy-building.

Emotion Check-In

On a scale of 1–10:
• How anxious do you feel right now?
• How would you rate your overall mood?

(1 = very low, 10 = very high)

Introduce the Emotion Rating Scale. Ask the student to circle numbers honestly and note peaks or lows for later discussion.

Reflective Exploration

Prompt 1: What thoughts come up when you think about your body?

Prompt 2: Recall a recent moment when you felt anxious about your appearance. What did you notice?

Hand out the Reflection Worksheet. Read the prompts and let the student write or speak freely. Paraphrase and jot key feelings.

Challenge Negative Self-Talk

  1. Identify one negative thought (e.g., “I look awkward”)
  2. List evidence FOR and AGAINST it
  3. Create a balanced alternative thought

Provide the Self-Talk Challenge Sheet. Model one example if needed. Encourage evidence-based reframing and guide creation of a balanced thought.

Select Coping Strategies

Choose 1–2 strategies:
• Deep breathing
• Positive affirmations
• Grounding exercise
• Quick movement break

Practice using your chosen strategy now.

Show the Coping Strategies Cards. Let the student choose one or two. Role-play a short scenario where they use the strategy.

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Worksheet

Reflection Worksheet

Prompt 1: What thoughts come up when you think about your body?












Prompt 2: Recall a recent moment when you felt anxious about your appearance. What did you notice?












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Worksheet

Self-Talk Challenge Sheet

1. Identify a Negative Thought

Write one negative thought that often comes up when you think about your body:





2. Evidence FOR This Thought

List reasons or examples that support this thought:









3. Evidence AGAINST This Thought

List reasons or examples that do NOT support this thought:









4. Balanced Alternative Thought

Create a more balanced and realistic thought you can use instead:









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Activity

Coping Strategies Cards

Choose 1–2 cards to practice now:

1. Deep Breathing
• Inhale slowly through your nose for a count of 4

• Hold for a count of 2

• Exhale slowly through your mouth for a count of 6


2. Positive Affirmations
• Pick a statement like “I am enough” or “I am strong.”

• Repeat it aloud or in your head 3–5 times


3. Grounding Exercise (5-4-3-2-1)
• Name 5 things you see

• Name 4 things you feel

• Name 3 things you hear

• Name 2 things you smell

• Name 1 thing you taste


4. Quick Movement Break
• Do 10 jumping jacks or 10 seconds of jogging in place


5. Progressive Muscle Relaxation
• Tense one muscle group (e.g., shoulders) for 5 seconds, then release slowly

• Move to the next group (arms, legs, etc.)


6. Visual Imagery
• Close your eyes and picture a calm place (beach, forest)

• Notice details: sounds, colors, smells


Practice your chosen strategy now, noticing how your body and thoughts shift.

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Activity

Emotion Rating Scale

Use this scale to check in with how you're feeling right now:

On a scale of 1–10, circle the number that best describes you. (1 = very low, 10 = very high)

1. How anxious do you feel right now?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10


**2. How would you rate your overall mood?** 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
**3. Describe your current feelings in one word:** - Anxiety: __________ - Mood: __________
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