Lesson Plan
Creating a Counseling Culture
Students will learn the basics of individual counseling concepts and build a classroom culture of trust, empathy, and self-awareness through interactive activities.
Establishing trust and self-awareness helps students feel safe sharing and seeking support, laying the foundation for future counseling and healthy peer relationships.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Trust Builder
5 minutes
Step 2
Presentation: Safe Space Introduction
10 minutes
Step 3
Discussion: Feeling Heard
5 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Classroom Agreements
8 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up: Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Welcome to Your Safe Space
Objectives
What Is Individual Counseling?
Core Counseling Skills
Confidentiality
Why Counseling Matters
Next Up: Feeling Heard Discussion
Warm Up
Discussion
Activity
