Lesson Plan
Bridging the Gap Lesson Plan
Provide a supportive space for a 7th grader to explore her feelings about conflicts with her mom, learn self-compassion skills, and set a small, manageable communication goal.
Helps the student feel emotionally safe, fosters self-compassion to manage depression, and empowers her to take small steps toward improved communication with her mom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather Materials and Setup Space
5 minutes
Step 1
Check-In
3 minutes
Step 2
Explore Feelings
4 minutes
Step 3
Teach Self-Compassion
4 minutes
Step 4
Set a Small Goal
2 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Next Steps
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Bridging the Gap
Feelings Check-In
Exploring Your Feelings
Self-Compassion Practice
Setting a Small Goal
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Worksheet
Activity
Reading
