Lesson Plan
Trigger-Tactic Map
Guide the student to pinpoint personal triggers and link them to effective coping tactics, culminating in a personalized trigger-tactic map for ongoing self-management.
By identifying what sets off challenging behaviors and practicing targeted strategies, the student builds self-awareness and proactive skills to regulate emotions and actions.
Audience
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Materials
Prep
Review and Print Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Objective Overview
5 minutes
Step 2
Trigger Identification Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Map Creation
10 minutes
Step 4
Scenario Simulation Stations
15 minutes
Step 5
Tactic Reflection Log
10 minutes
Step 6
Coping Strategy Mastery & Next Steps
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Trigger ID Workshop
Workshop Objectives
What Is a Trigger?
Common Classroom Triggers
Common Social Triggers
Brainstorm Your Triggers
Next: Trigger-Tactic Map
Coming Up: Practice Stations
Activity
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