Lesson Plan

Brain & Trauma Overview

Equip a 9th-grade student with a clear understanding of how trauma alters key brain structures and stress responses, enabling them to identify their own reactions and build self-awareness.

Understanding the neuroscience of trauma demystifies stress reactions, reduces shame, and empowers the student to recognize triggers and seek healthy coping strategies.

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Review Counseling Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

Step 2

Explore Brain Basics

5 minutes

Step 3

Trauma Impact Explanation

8 minutes

Step 4

Personalized Reflection

7 minutes

Step 5

Q&A and Wrap-Up

3 minutes

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Neuroscience Made Simple

Key Brain Players

Amygdala: The Alarm Center

Hippocampus: Memory Librarian

Prefrontal Cortex: Decision Maker

Trauma’s Impact

Stress Response Cycle

Resilience & Adaptation

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Discussion

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Neural Pathways Uncovered

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Mikaela Secore

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