Life can be stressful. Class members fill out T-charts identifying stressors associated with school, parents, friends, and life then list coping strategies that can help with each category.

Concepts

social-emotional learning, self-awareness, stress management, stressors, critical thinking, career readiness, coping skills

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Instructional Ideas

• Model a deep breathing exercise and then have class members try it as well

Classroom Considerations

• Instructors are expected to participate in the discussion by sharing their own experiences; preview the prompts in the "Keeping It Real" section and consider what to share

Pros

• Provides tweens and teens with a variety of coping strategies

Cons

• None