Lesson Plan

Safe Spaces Lesson Plan

Students will identify healthy coping strategies for difficult emotions and practice supporting peers experiencing self-harm thoughts through group discussions, role-play, and reflection.

This lesson builds emotional awareness, resilience, and a supportive classroom community by equipping students with coping tools and peer support skills to address self-harm thoughts early and responsibly.

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Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Coping Strategies Discussion

8 minutes

Step 3

Peer Support Role-Play

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Closure

7 minutes

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Safe Spaces: Healthy Coping & Peer Support

Lesson Objectives

What Are Difficult Emotions?

Understanding Self-Harm Thoughts

Healthy Coping Strategies

Group Discussion Prompt

Active Listening Tips

Peer Support Role-Play

Reflection & Personal Action

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Safe Spaces

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