Lesson Plan
Ease the Goodbye Lesson Plan
Equip parents with a clear understanding of separation anxiety, practical strategies for managing it, and a personalized plan to foster confident goodbyes within 90 minutes.
Understanding and addressing separation anxiety empowers parents to support their children’s emotional wellbeing, reduce daily struggle, and build secure attachments for smoother transitions.
Audience
Time
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Prep
Prepare Session Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Icebreaker
10 minutes
Step 2
Understanding Separation Anxiety
20 minutes
Step 3
Identifying Triggers & Signs
15 minutes
Step 4
Strategy Toolbox
20 minutes
Step 5
Role-Play Practice
15 minutes
Step 6
Personalized Separation Plan
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Ease the Goodbye
Session Agenda
Welcome & Icebreaker
What Is Separation Anxiety?
Identifying Triggers & Signs
Strategy Toolbox
Role-Play Practice
Personalized Separation Plan
Resources & Next Steps
Thank You!
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