Lesson Plan

You Matter Lesson Plan

Students will learn to recognize warning signs of distress, practice empathetic listening skills, and identify trusted adults and resources to support themselves and peers.

Teaching suicide prevention at an early age builds resilience, fosters a caring classroom environment, and empowers students with practical skills to help themselves and classmates.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Identify Warning Signs

8 minutes

Step 3

Empathetic Listening Practice

10 minutes

Step 4

Trusted Adults & Resources

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Closure

2 minutes

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You Matter: Introduction & Objectives

Emotional Warning Signs

Behavioral Warning Signs

Verbal Warning Signs

Empathetic Listening Tips

Trusted Adults & Resources

Reflection & Closure

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