Stress Management Toolkit

Elizabeth Hanna

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Stress Management Toolkit

Create personalized stress management toolkits

In this lesson, students will learn about stress and its effects, explore various stress management techniques, and create personalized toolkits to help manage stress effectively. This lesson is important as it empowers students to proactively address stress, ensuring they have access to self-care strategies during peak stress periods, which is crucial for their mental health and academic success.

Audience

High School Students, Grade 9

Time

35 minutes

Approach

Create personalized stress management toolkits

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Worksheet: Stress Management Toolkit, and Discussion Guide: Stress Management Techniques

Step 1

Introduction to Stress

5 minutes

Begin with a brief discussion on what stress is and how it affects us.
Ask students to share any experiences they have had with stress.
Highlight the importance of managing stress effectively.

Step 2

Discussion on Stress Management Techniques

10 minutes

Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about different stress management techniques.
Encourage students to think about which techniques might work best for them.
Discuss the importance of having a variety of strategies to choose from.

Step 3

Create Personalized Stress Management Toolkit

15 minutes

Distribute the Worksheet: Stress Management Toolkit.
Instruct students to list stressors they commonly face and brainstorm techniques that could help manage each stressor.
Encourage creativity and personalization in their toolkits.

Step 4

Reflection and Sharing

5 minutes

Invite students to share one or two techniques from their toolkit with the class.
Discuss how these toolkits can be used in real-life situations.
Encourage students to update their toolkits regularly as they discover new techniques.

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Worksheet

Stress Management Toolkit Worksheet

This worksheet helps students outline their personalized stress management toolkit by identifying common stressors and corresponding techniques to manage them.

List three common stressors you face and describe how they affect you.

Think about situations at school, home, or with friends.

For each stressor, list at least two techniques that could help you manage it.

Consider techniques discussed in class or ones you have used before.

Choose one technique and describe how you will implement it in your daily routine.

Be specific about when and how you will use this technique.

Discussion

Stress Management Techniques Discussion

This discussion guide helps facilitate a conversation about various stress management techniques and their effectiveness.

What are some common stress management techniques you know of?

Encourage students to think about techniques like deep breathing, exercise, or time management.

How do you decide which technique to use in a stressful situation?

Discuss factors like the situation, personal preferences, and past experiences.

Why is it important to have multiple stress management strategies?

Highlight the need for flexibility and adaptability in different situations.