Self-Care and Wellbeing Workshop

Nelie Lubin

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Self-Care and Wellbeing Workshop

Explore self-care practices

In this lesson, students will explore various self-care practices to enhance their mental and physical wellbeing. They will create personalized self-care plans and share ideas with peers. This lesson is important as it empowers students to take charge of their mental health and wellbeing, providing them with tools to manage stress and improve their overall quality of life.

Audience

High School Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Explore self-care practices

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Self-Care Plan Worksheet, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction to Self-Care

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what self-care means.
Ask students to share any self-care practices they currently use.
Highlight the importance of self-care for mental and physical wellbeing.

Step 2

Self-Care Plan Activity

20 mins

Distribute the Self-Care Plan Worksheet to each student.
Instruct students to list activities they enjoy and find relaxing.
Encourage them to think about how they can incorporate these activities into their daily routine.

Step 3

Peer Sharing

10 mins

Have students pair up and share their self-care plans with a partner.
Encourage them to discuss why they chose certain activities and how they plan to implement them.

Step 4

Closure and Reflection

5 mins

Bring the class back together for a group discussion.
Ask students to reflect on what they learned and how they feel about their self-care plans.
Encourage them to make a commitment to try at least one new self-care activity in the coming week.

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Worksheet

Self-Care Plan Worksheet

This worksheet helps students identify and plan self-care activities that they can incorporate into their daily lives.

List three activities that help you relax and unwind.

Think about activities you enjoy doing in your free time.

How can you incorporate these activities into your weekly routine?

Consider setting specific times or days for these activities.

What barriers might you face in implementing these activities, and how can you overcome them?

Think about time constraints, resources, or motivation.

Discussion

Self-Care Discussion Questions

These questions are designed to facilitate a discussion on self-care practices and their importance.

What does self-care mean to you?

Encourage students to think about both physical and mental aspects of self-care.

Why is self-care important for mental health?

Discuss how self-care can reduce stress and improve mood.

Can you share a self-care practice that has worked well for you?

Invite students to share personal experiences and tips.