Lesson Plan
Coping Strategies Lesson Plan
Students will use guided slides and reference materials to learn, practice, and apply three key coping strategies to manage stress and anxiety in real-life scenarios.
Providing structured practice with coping tools boosts resilience, reduces overwhelm, and supports 10th graders’ mental health and academic success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Teach Key Strategies
5 minutes
Step 3
Group Scenario Practice
15 minutes
Step 4
Share, Reflect, and Close
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Coping Power-Up
Session Objectives
Why Coping Strategies Matter
Key Coping Strategies
Strategy 1: Deep Breathing
Strategy 2: Positive Self-Talk
Strategy 3: Grounding Techniques
Group Scenario Practice
Share, Reflect & Close
Activity
Worksheet
Reading
