Stress Busters: Coping Skills Workshop

Imani Russell

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Stress Busters: Coping Skills Workshop

Identify and explore coping strategies

This lesson engages students in identifying stressors and exploring coping strategies through interactive exercises. It provides hands-on tools to manage stress effectively, which is crucial for students' mental health and academic success.

Audience

Students in Grades 10-12

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Identify and explore coping strategies

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Whiteboard, Markers, Coping Strategies Worksheet, and Stressors Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Welcome students and introduce the topic of stress and its impact on daily life.
Explain the importance of learning coping strategies to manage stress effectively.

Step 2

Identifying Stressors

10 mins

Distribute post-it notes and pens to students.
Ask students to write down their personal stressors, one per note.
Collect the notes and categorize them on the whiteboard (e.g., school, family, social life).

Step 3

Exploring Coping Strategies

15 mins

Hand out the 'Coping Strategies Worksheet'.
Discuss different types of coping strategies (e.g., physical activity, mindfulness, time management).
Encourage students to fill out the worksheet with strategies they currently use or would like to try.

Step 4

Group Discussion

10 mins

Use the 'Stressors Discussion Questions' to facilitate a group discussion.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences with stress and coping strategies.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Summarize key points from the discussion.
Encourage students to apply at least one new coping strategy in the coming week.
Thank students for their participation and openness.

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Worksheet

Coping Strategies Worksheet

This worksheet helps students identify and explore different coping strategies they can use to manage stress.

List three stressors you currently face.

Identify two coping strategies you already use.

Research and write down two new coping strategies you would like to try.

Discussion

Stressors Discussion Questions

These questions guide a discussion on stressors and coping strategies, encouraging students to share and reflect on their experiences.

What are some common stressors you face as a student?

Encourage students to think about academic, social, and personal stressors.

How do you usually cope with stress?

Discuss both positive and negative coping mechanisms.

What new coping strategies would you like to try?

Encourage students to think about strategies discussed in the lesson.