Lesson Plan
Calm Island Visualization Plan
Guide the student through a brief grounding warm-up, a vivid Calm Island guided imagery, and reflective journaling to create a personal mental safe space for stress relief.
Teaching students to build a personalized mental refuge supports emotional regulation and provides an immediate tool for managing anxiety and stress in daily life.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials and Environment Setup
5 minutes
Step 1
Grounding Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Calm Island Concept
2 minutes
Step 3
Guided Imagery Journey
8 minutes
Step 4
Journaling Reflection
4 minutes
Step 5
Closing & Next Steps
1 minute

Slide Deck
Welcome to Your Calm Island
Close Your Eyes & Breathe
Arriving at the Shore
Exploring the Beach
Listening to the Waves
Feeling the Sun
Finding Your Spot
Collecting Comfort Items
Embrace the Calm
Return Anytime

Journal


Warm Up

