Lesson Plan
Shining Light Together
Students will learn to recognize signs of emotional distress, practice empathetic listening, and identify strategies to support peers during Suicide Prevention Week.
Early recognition and peer support reduce stigma, encourage help-seeking, and foster a caring classroom community equipped for emotional resilience.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Materials Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Norm Setting
5 minutes
Step 2
Identifying Signs of Distress
7 minutes
Step 3
Empathy Role-Play
8 minutes
Step 4
Developing Support Strategies
6 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closing
4 minutes

Slide Deck
Shining Light Together
Objectives
If You Need Help
Ground Rules
Identifying Signs of Distress
Empathy Role-Play
Developing Support Strategies
Reflection & Closing

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