Lesson Plan

Session 1 Lesson Plan

Introduce the concepts of trauma and fear, establish discussion norms, and build initial rapport through a mix of reflective and interactive exercises.

Creating a safe space and defining fear lays the groundwork for future sessions where deeper coping skills will be taught. Early rapport and understanding help the student feel supported and engaged.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Discussion: Defining Fear

8 minutes

Step 3

Guided Reflection

7 minutes

Step 4

Mindfulness Game

7 minutes

Step 5

Cool-Down

3 minutes

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Session 1: Understanding Fear and Trauma

What Is Trauma?

What Is Fear?

How Trauma Influences Fear

Physiological Responses to Fear

Discussion Prompts

Introduction to Mindfulness

Looking Ahead & Cool-Down

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Discussion

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Worksheet

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Worksheet

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From Fear to Freedom

Michelle Schneider

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