Lesson Plan
Upgrade Your Shield Plan
Students will have fun identifying and acting out a negative defense mechanism, then designing and pledging to use a new positive coping skill through games, art, and group sharing.
Small-group counseling with playful activities builds trust, deepens self-awareness, and encourages peer support as students replace unhelpful habits with healthy coping strategies.
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Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Small-Group Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Defense Detective
5 minutes
Step 2
Shield Ball Toss
5 minutes
Step 3
Coping Charades
8 minutes
Step 4
My Super Shield Art
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Pledge
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Upgrade Your Shield
Session Objectives
1. Defense Detective
2. Shield Ball Toss
3. Positive Coping Skills
4. Coping Charades
5. My Super Shield Art
6. Reflection & Pledge

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