Lesson Plan

Achieving Mood Mastery

Students will understand effective strategies for emotional regulation and learn methods to positively shift their mood during challenging times.

Developing emotional regulation skills helps students manage stress, build resilience, and improve overall mental well-being, which is essential for academic and personal success.

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Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-up

5 minutes

Step 2

Teach Strategies

8 minutes

Step 3

Journaling Reflection

5 minutes

Step 4

Closure

2 minutes

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Slide Deck

Understanding Emotional Regulation

Introduce the slide by highlighting that each strategy is designed to help shift moods and improve emotional regulation. Discuss each slide briefly to ensure understanding.

Strategy 1: Deep Breathing

Emphasize simplicity and practicality of the strategies. Ask students if they have tried any of these in the past.

Strategy 2: Physical Movement

Encourage discussion on any personal experiences with physical activity and its impact on mood.

Strategy 3: Grounding Techniques

Discuss how grounding techniques can help refocus attention away from stressful thoughts.

Strategy 4: Positive Affirmations

Share the idea of positive affirmations and have the student create one that resonates with them.

Wrap-Up

Conclude the slide deck by inviting the student to reflect on which strategies they feel drawn to and might apply in daily life.

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Journal

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Mood Mastery

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Molly Mulhern

Tier 3
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