Lesson Plan

Constructing Your Safe Space Plan

Students will create a personalized mental safe space through guided visualization and a written blueprint, then practice using this coping tool for grounding during moments of overwhelm.

This trauma-informed lesson equips students with self-regulation skills, empowers them to manage anxiety, and provides a practical mental retreat to reduce stress and enhance emotional stability.

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Review Materials and Setup

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Rapport Building

10 minutes

Step 2

Guided Visualization

15 minutes

Step 3

Safe Space Blueprint Completion

20 minutes

Step 4

Journal Reflection

10 minutes

Step 5

Discussion and Application

5 minutes

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Welcome to Your Mental Safe Space

Relax and Settle In

Engage Your Sense of Sight

Engage Your Sense of Sound

Engage Your Sense of Touch

Engage Your Sense of Smell & Taste

Identify Your Sensory Anchors

Anchor Yourself in Safety

Transitioning Back

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Journal

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Your Safe Space

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Allison Thibodaux-Wing

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