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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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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

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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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