Lesson Plan
Session 1: Understanding Nighttime Anxiety
Introduce the concept of nighttime anxiety, helping the student identify personal triggers and understand anxiety’s impact on sleep to pave the way for effective emotional regulation.
Recognizing and articulating feelings is a key step in managing anxiety, empowering the student to adopt healthier sleep routines and coping skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Setup
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Identifying Triggers
10 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Trigger Identification
10 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up and Reflection
5 minutes
Activity
Worksheet
Discussion
Lesson Plan
Session 2: Emotional Regulation Techniques
Teach the student emotional regulation techniques to help manage nighttime anxiety by building on her understanding of personal triggers.
Learning emotional regulation skills empowers the student to calm herself during anxious moments and supports better sleep hygiene.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation and Material Review
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Recap
5 minutes
Step 2
Teaching Emotional Regulation Techniques
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Discussion and Reflection
5 minutes
Activity
Worksheet
Discussion
Lesson Plan
Session 3: Reframing and Sleep Hygiene
Equip the student with reframing techniques and effective sleep hygiene strategies to help manage nighttime anxiety and improve sleep quality.
By learning to reframe negative thoughts and establish healthy sleep habits, the student gains empowering tools to reduce worry and enhance her overall sleep well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Materials Review & Setup
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Recap
5 minutes
Step 2
Teaching Reframing Techniques
10 minutes
Step 3
Sleep Hygiene Strategies
10 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up and Discussion
5 minutes
Activity
Worksheet
Discussion
