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Don’t Fall Into the Thinking Trap Lesson PlanDon’t Fall Into the Thinking Trap Lesson Plan
Publisher
University of Maine
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7th - 12th
Subjects
Health
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Duration
45 mins
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Don’t Fall Into the Thinking Trap

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  • Thinking Traps Slideshow (.pptx)
  • Thinking Trap Game (.pdf)
  • Escape the Thought Tornado Activity Worksheet (.pdf)
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The final lesson in a three-part healthy living series has class members examine five thinking traps that distort how they perceive themselves and/or situations. They also learn strategies that help stop the downward spiral and get them out of thinking traps.

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Concepts

social-emotional learning, mindfulness, positive thinking, logical thinking, cognitive development, coping skills

Instructional Ideas

  • Post contact information in the classroom for support services available on campus and in the community

Classroom Considerations

  • Be aware of class members showing signs of distress and report concerns to appropriate authorities
  • Groups require access to devices with internet connections
  • Requires copies, one per participant, of the "Escape the Thought Tornado Activity Worksheet"

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  • The lesson PowerPoint includes a list of resources, with links and phone numbers, that offer support

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