Stress and Coping Skills Workshop

Brytnee Peacock

Tier 3

Lesson Plan

Stress and Coping Skills Workshop

Identifying stress and coping skills

This lesson is designed to help an individual student identify stressful situations and develop appropriate coping skills. Through a combination of video, guided discussion, and self-reflection activities, the student will learn to recognize stressors and apply coping mechanisms effectively. This lesson is crucial for empowering the student with the tools they need to manage stress, enhancing their emotional resilience and overall well-being.

Audience

SAI High School Student

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Inquiry-Based Learning, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Video: Coping Mechanisms, Worksheet: Identifying Stress and Coping Skills, Guided Discussion: Stressful Situations, Self-Reflection Activity, Quiz: Stress and Coping Skills, and Answer Key: Stress and Coping Skills Quiz

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief introduction to the topic of stress and coping skills.
Explain the importance of recognizing stress and having strategies to manage it.
Introduce the video "Coping Mechanisms" to provide an overview of coping strategies.

Step 2

Video Viewing

3 mins

Watch the video "Coping Mechanisms" together.
Encourage the student to take notes on different coping strategies mentioned.

Step 3

Guided Discussion

5 mins

Engage in a one-on-one discussion using the provided questions to explore the student's understanding of stress and coping mechanisms.
Encourage the student to share personal experiences and thoughts.

Step 4

Self-Reflection Activity

10 mins

Have the student reflect on a stressful scenario they have experienced.
Guide them to think about how they handled it and what coping skills they used or could have used.
Encourage them to write down their thoughts and any new strategies they would like to try.

Step 5

Worksheet Completion

5 mins

Provide the "Identifying Stress and Coping Skills" worksheet.
Allow the student time to complete the worksheet individually, reflecting on personal stressors and coping strategies.

Step 6

Quiz and Closure

2 mins

Administer the "Stress and Coping Skills" quiz to assess understanding.
Review answers using the answer key and provide feedback.
Conclude with a brief reflection on the importance of managing stress effectively.

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Discussion

Stressful Situations

This guided discussion will help the student identify and articulate stressful situations they encounter and explore coping strategies.

What are some common situations that make you feel stressed?

Encourage the student to think about different environments like school, home, or social settings.

How do you usually respond to stress?

Guide the student to reflect on their current coping mechanisms and their effectiveness.

What new coping strategies did you learn from the video?

Discuss the strategies mentioned in the video and how they can be applied in real life.

Worksheet

Identifying Stress and Coping Skills

This worksheet will help the student identify their personal stressors and explore effective coping strategies.

List three situations that cause you stress.

Think about different areas of your life like school, home, or friends.

Describe one coping strategy you currently use and its effectiveness.

Consider if this strategy helps you feel better or if it needs improvement.

Identify two new coping strategies you would like to try.

Refer to the video or discussion for ideas.

Quiz

Stress and Coping Skills Quiz

Answer Key

Stress and Coping Skills Quiz Answer Key

This answer key provides the correct answers and explanations for the Stress and Coping Skills Quiz.

What is a coping mechanism?

A strategy to manage stress
A coping mechanism is a strategy used to manage stress effectively.

Which of the following is a healthy coping strategy?

Deep breathing
Deep breathing is a technique that helps calm the mind and body, making it a healthy coping strategy.

Why is it important to identify stressors?

To understand and manage them
Identifying stressors helps individuals understand and manage them, reducing their impact.