Lesson Plan
Navigating the Darkness Lesson Plan
Participants will learn and practice evidence-based strategies—cognitive restructuring, mindfulness, and behavioral activation—to manage depressive symptoms, enhance resilience, and co-create a personalized action plan for sustaining emotional well-being.
This session targets adults experiencing depression, providing tailored tools and support to reduce symptoms, improve daily functioning, and foster long-term wellness through actionable techniques that participants can apply immediately.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials & Space
5 minutes
Step 1
Establish Rapport & Goal Setting
10 minutes
Step 2
Psychoeducation on Depression
10 minutes
Step 3
Introduce Cognitive Restructuring
10 minutes
Step 4
Guided Mindfulness Practice
10 minutes
Step 5
Develop Personalized Action Plan
15 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Navigating the Darkness
Session Overview
Establish Rapport & Goal Setting
Understanding Depression
Cognitive Restructuring
Develop Your Action Plan
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
Script
Warm Up
Cool Down
Reading
Rubric
