Jacqueline Lynch

This 10-lesson series aims to help middle school students understand and cope with the emotional impact of divorce. Each lesson focuses on a different aspect of coping, such as emotional awareness, communication skills, and building resilience. By using trauma-informed teaching strategies, students will engage in collaborative learning and restorative practices to explore their feelings and develop healthy coping mechanisms. This series is crucial as it provides a safe space for students to express their emotions and learn strategies to manage them effectively.

This lesson helps 7th-grade students navigate change and transition by introducing strategies like goal setting and journaling. Through role-playing activities, students will prepare to handle real-life changes effectively. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills to manage transitions, fostering resilience and adaptability.

In this lesson, students will learn about resilience and how to bounce back from challenges through storytelling and group activities. They will identify personal strengths and set resilience goals. This lesson is important as it helps students develop the ability to cope with adversity, an essential skill for personal and academic success.

This lesson aims to provide emotional support and coping strategies for students experiencing family breakups. Through restorative practices and collaborative activities, students will learn to express their feelings, understand their emotions, and support each other. This lesson is important as it helps students build resilience and empathy, fostering a supportive classroom environment.

This series of lessons focuses on building resilience in students who have experienced bullying. Through a combination of video content, discussions, and activities, students will learn strategies to handle bullying situations with confidence and emotional strength. Each session will cover different aspects of resilience, empowering students to manage bullying effectively, enhancing their self-esteem and self-worth.

This lesson focuses on equipping African American students with coping skills to manage emotions and stress in the face of racism. By using restorative practices, collaborative learning, and inquiry-based learning, students will explore various coping mechanisms, including deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and positive self-talk. This lesson is crucial in helping students build resilience and emotional stability, empowering them to handle challenging situations effectively.

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of peer pressure and learn strategies to make independent choices. Through group discussions and a short film analysis, students will gain insights into how peer pressure can influence their decisions and how to resist it. This lesson is crucial for developing critical thinking and decision-making skills, empowering students to make choices that align with their values.