My coping toolbox
We are learning to practise one concrete act of inclusion.
Learning Intention
Build a steady coping plan using body, thoughts, people and faith.
Biblical Big Idea
The psalm names the anxiety first, then the comfort. God is not waiting for us to feel fine — faith works alongside steady breathing, truer thoughts and trusted people, not instead of them.
CONNECT
Teacher Notes
ABOUT THIS LESSON
Build a steady plan using body, thoughts, people and faith. The lesson helps students build a steady coping plan using body, thoughts, people and faith.
TEACHING INSIGHT
The psalm names the anxiety first, then the comfort. God is not waiting for us to feel fine — faith works alongside steady breathing, truer thoughts and trusted people, not instead of them.
FACILITATION FOCUS
Keep the emphasis on a toolbox rather than a single “best” strategy. A useful plan may combine a body-based settling step, a truer thought, support from a trusted person and a faith practice. The aim is not to make worry disappear instantly, but to choose safe supports that help a student stay steady and connected.
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Lesson Resources
Suggested Sequence
This is a suggested placement only. Schools can sequence lessons to suit their context.