Stress Management & Self-Care Workshop

Jeanette Flores Tyler

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Stress Management & Self-Care Workshop

Stress Management, Coping Skills, Self Care

This lesson plan is designed to equip high school teachers with effective stress management and self-care techniques. Through a combination of video content, collaborative activities, and guided discussions, teachers will explore practical coping strategies to enhance their well-being. This lesson is crucial as it empowers educators to manage stress effectively, fostering a healthier teaching environment and promoting personal resilience.

Audience

High School Teachers

Time

30 mins

Approach

Restorative Practices, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning

Materials

Video: How to Cope with Stress, Discussion Questions, Coping Skills Worksheet, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Welcome participants and introduce the session's objectives: stress management, coping skills, and self-care.
Briefly discuss the importance of these skills in both personal and professional contexts.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Play the video How to Cope with Stress.
Encourage participants to note down any strategies or ideas that resonate with them.

Step 3

Group Activity

10 mins

Divide participants into small groups.
Provide each group with a set of discussion questions and a worksheet.
Ask groups to discuss the video and complete the worksheet, focusing on identifying personal stressors and effective coping strategies.

Step 4

Discussion

5 mins

Reconvene as a whole group.
Invite groups to share key insights from their discussions.
Facilitate a brief discussion on how these strategies can be implemented in daily life.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points discussed.
Encourage participants to commit to trying one new coping strategy in the coming week.
Thank participants for their engagement and participation.

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Discussion

Stress Management Discussion

A guided discussion to explore stress management techniques and their application in daily life.

What stress management strategies from the video do you find most applicable to your life?

Encourage participants to reflect on their personal experiences and share practical examples.

How can these strategies be integrated into your daily routine?

Discuss the feasibility of incorporating these strategies into busy schedules.

What challenges might you face in implementing these strategies, and how can you overcome them?

Explore potential obstacles and brainstorm solutions as a group.

Worksheet

Coping Skills Worksheet

This worksheet helps participants identify personal stressors and develop a plan for managing stress using effective coping strategies.

List three common stressors you experience in your daily life.

Consider both personal and professional stressors.

Identify two coping strategies from the video that you would like to try.

Think about strategies that are realistic and appealing to you.

Create a simple action plan to incorporate these strategies into your routine.

Outline specific steps and set a timeline for implementation.