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Lesson Plan 7: Self-Harm

Lesson Plan 7: Self-Harm

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While not itself a mental illness, self-harm often accompanies one, and so it’s important to talk about it. This lesson goes through what self-harm is, some theoretical reasons a person might have for doing it and how to combat self-harming tendencies.

Grade level: 9-12

Prep time: 10 min

Lesson duration: 45 min

Learning outcomes:

It is expected that students will:

  • Have a deeper understanding of what can lead to self-harm and what it’s like for those struggling with it.
  • Know that there is hope and that with time and support from others it is possible to break the habit of self-harming.

Lesson includes:

  • Workshop video and corresponding Follow Along Sheet 
  • Printable “My Self-Care Plan” Worksheet
  • Core Lesson and Reinforcement Activities
  • Reflection and discussion questions such as:
    • Have you ever learned about self-harm before? If so, what do you know about it? If not, why do you think that is?
    • What do you think is a common myth that we might believe when interacting with someone who is self-harming?

Materials Required (not included):

  • Screen & speakers for viewing video

NB: Purchase includes access to streamable video and downloadable resources for 6 months.

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