Lesson Plan

Connect & Care Chat Lesson Plan

Build rapport with 9th graders through warm, thoughtful questions and a quick reflective activity to support mental health and trust building.

Establishing trust early helps students feel safe seeking help, fosters a positive counselor relationship, and lays groundwork for ongoing mental health support.

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Prep

Review Materials & Arrange Space

5 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Warm-Up

2 minutes

Step 2

Icebreaker Questions

5 minutes

Step 3

Reflective Activity

6 minutes

Step 4

Closing & Next Steps

2 minutes

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Connect & Care Chat

Welcome & Warm-Up

Icebreaker Questions

Sample Prompt Cards

Reflective Activity

Closing & Next Steps

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Connect & Care Chat

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Andy Christopherson

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