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Stress Management Toolbox

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Lesson Plan

Stress Management Toolbox

Build a personalized stress toolkit

In this lesson, students will explore various stress-relief techniques and build a personalized stress management toolkit. This hands-on activity empowers students to identify and practice strategies that work best for their individual needs, promoting lifelong skills in managing stress effectively.

Audience

Grade 12 Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Build a personalized stress toolkit

Materials

Discussion Guide, Stress Management Worksheet, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction to Stress

5 mins

  • Briefly discuss what stress is and its common causes.
  • Explain the importance of managing stress effectively.
  • Introduce the concept of a stress management toolkit.

Step 2

Exploration of Techniques

10 mins

  • Present various stress-relief techniques (e.g., deep breathing, exercise, journaling, mindfulness).
  • Encourage students to think about which techniques they have tried or would like to try.

Step 3

Building the Toolkit

10 mins

  • Distribute the Stress Management Worksheet.
  • Instruct students to select 3-5 techniques they want to include in their toolkit.
  • Have students write down why they chose each technique and how they plan to implement it.

Step 4

Discussion and Sharing

5 mins

  • Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about the techniques chosen.
  • Encourage students to share their toolkit ideas and provide feedback to peers.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed.
  • Encourage students to practice their chosen techniques regularly.
  • Remind students that their toolkit can evolve over time as they discover new strategies.
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Discussion

Stress Management Discussion

A guide to facilitate discussion on stress management techniques and personal toolkits.

What are some common causes of stress for high school students?

Encourage students to share personal experiences and relate to common stressors like exams, social pressures, etc.







Which stress-relief techniques have you tried before?

Guide students to discuss the effectiveness of different techniques and share personal stories.







How can a stress management toolkit be beneficial?

Discuss the importance of having a personalized set of strategies to manage stress effectively.







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Worksheet

Stress Management Worksheet

A worksheet for students to document their personalized stress management toolkit.

List 3-5 stress-relief techniques you want to include in your toolkit.








For each technique, explain why you chose it and how you plan to implement it.








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