Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce the concept of perspective taking, define it in the student's own words, and practice identifying others’ viewpoints through video analysis, role-play, and worksheet exercises.
Building perspective-taking skills fosters empathy, improves peer relationships, and establishes a foundation for future DBT skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Objective
5 minutes
Step 2
Defining Perspective Taking
5 minutes
Step 3
Video Exploration
7 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Activity
8 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet Practice
4 minutes
Step 6
Session Wrap-Up
1 minute
Slide Deck
Session 1: Introduction to Perspective Taking
What Is Perspective Taking?
Why It Matters
Example Scenarios
Role-Play Activity
Worksheet Practice
Session Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Define positive peer relations, explore qualities of healthy friendships, and practice maintaining them through video analysis and scenario-based worksheet exercises.
Strong peer relations foster empathy, reduce conflicts, and support social-emotional well-being, empowering students to build and sustain healthy friendships.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Session Goal
5 minutes
Step 2
Defining Positive Peer Relations
5 minutes
Step 3
Video Exploration
8 minutes
Step 4
Scenario Discussion
7 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet Practice
4 minutes
Step 6
Session Wrap-Up
1 minute
Slide Deck
Session 2: Building Positive Peer Relations
What Are Positive Peer Relations?
Why Healthy Friendships Matter
Qualities of a Good Friend
Scenario Discussion
Worksheet Practice
Session Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Introduce mindfulness and mindful breathing, watch a brief mindfulness video, practice a guided breathing exercise, and reflect on the experience to build emotional awareness.
Mindfulness helps students observe thoughts and feelings without judgment, reducing stress, improving focus, and laying groundwork for DBT skills like distress tolerance and emotion regulation.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Objective
5 minutes
Step 2
Defining Mindfulness
5 minutes
Step 3
Why It Matters
3 minutes
Step 4
Video Exploration
7 minutes
Step 5
Guided Breathing Practice
8 minutes
Step 6
Worksheet Reflection
4 minutes
Step 7
Session Wrap-Up
1 minute
Slide Deck
Session 3: Mindfulness & Breathing
What Is Mindfulness?
Why Mindfulness Matters
Mindful Breathing Steps
Breathing Practice Tips
Reading
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Introduce a DBT distress tolerance skill (STOP), explore its steps through discussion and video, and practice applying STOP in realistic scenarios.
Equipping students with distress tolerance skills helps them manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive reactions, and maintain emotional control in challenging situations.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Objective
5 minutes
Step 2
Defining Distress Tolerance
5 minutes
Step 3
Introducing the STOP Skill
7 minutes
Step 4
Video Exploration
7 minutes
Step 5
Skill Practice
5 minutes
Step 6
Session Wrap-Up
1 minute
Slide Deck
Session 4: Distress Tolerance & the STOP Skill
What Is Distress Tolerance?
The STOP Skill
Scenario Practice
Session Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce perspective taking and practice identifying others’ viewpoints through video analysis, role-play, and worksheet exercises.
Building perspective-taking skills fosters empathy, improves peer relationships, and lays the groundwork for core DBT emotional regulation skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Objective
5 minutes
Step 2
Defining Perspective Taking
5 minutes
Step 3
Video Exploration
7 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Activity
8 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet Practice
4 minutes
Step 6
Session Wrap-Up
1 minute
