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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
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

Slide Deck
Connect & Care Chat
Welcome & Warm-Up
Icebreaker Questions
Sample Prompt Cards
Reflective Activity
Closing & Next Steps
