Lesson Plan
Your Inner Ally Lesson Plan
Students will define self-compassion, explore its three components, and deepen understanding through a guided self-compassion video, then create a personal self-care plan to support kindness toward themselves during stress.
Integrating a short video demonstrates self-compassion in action, builds engagement, and provides a concrete example for students to analyze and apply in developing resilience.
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Self-Compassion
5 minutes
Step 2
Explain the Three Elements & Video Reflection
12 minutes
Step 3
Scenario-Based Group Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Individual Self-Care Plan Reflection
10 minutes
Step 5
Closure and Exit Ticket
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Your Inner Ally
What Is Self-Care?
What Is Self-Compassion?
Element 1: Self-Kindness
Element 2: Common Humanity
Element 3: Mindfulness
Scenario-Based Group Activity
Personal Self-Care Plan Reflection
Closure & Exit Ticket

Worksheet


Worksheet


Warm Up

