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Stress Management Mastery

Lesson Plan

Stress Management Mastery

Learn stress management strategies

This lesson focuses on teaching students practical strategies for managing stress, including cognitive reframing, relaxation techniques, and time management tips. By empowering students with these tools, they can better navigate the demands of school and personal life, leading to improved mental health and academic performance.

Audience

Grades 10-12

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Learn stress management strategies

Materials

Discussion Guide, Stress Management Worksheet, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what stress is and how it affects us.
  • Ask students to share any stressors they currently face.

Step 2

Cognitive Reframing Activity

10 mins

  • Explain cognitive reframing and how it can change our perception of stress.
  • Provide examples and ask students to practice reframing a stressful thought.

Step 3

Relaxation Techniques

10 mins

  • Introduce relaxation techniques such as deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation.
  • Lead the class in a guided relaxation exercise.

Step 4

Time Management Tips

10 mins

  • Discuss the importance of time management in reducing stress.
  • Share practical tips and ask students to create a simple schedule for their week.

Step 5

Group Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about the strategies learned.
  • Encourage students to share which strategies they found most helpful.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to apply these strategies in their daily lives.
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Discussion

Discussion Guide

Facilitate a group discussion on stress management strategies.

What are some common stressors you face?

Encourage students to think about both school-related and personal stressors.







How can cognitive reframing help in managing stress?

Discuss how changing our perspective can alter our emotional response.







Which relaxation technique did you find most effective?

Ask students to reflect on their experience during the guided exercise.







How can time management reduce stress?

Explore the connection between organization and stress reduction.







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Worksheet

Stress Management Worksheet

A worksheet for students to reflect on their stressors and the strategies they can use to manage them.

List three stressors you currently face.








Choose one stressor and apply cognitive reframing. Write your new perspective.








Describe a relaxation technique you can use when feeling stressed.








Create a simple schedule for your week to help manage your time effectively.








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