Edufrienz Life Skill Lesson Plan Pack: Managing Trauma

Help children process and cope with difficult experiences with the Edufrienz Managing Trauma Lesson Plan Guide. This social-emotional learning (SEL) resource is designed to support children aged 9 and above in understanding trauma and developing tools to manage its effects in a safe, age-appropriate manner. Through thoughtful guidance and engaging visuals, educators and parents can initiate sensitive discussions about emotional well-being.

The guide explains what trauma is, how it makes children feel, and common physical and emotional reactions to it. Children are gently guided to reflect on their feelings and learn to express their emotions healthily. Activities promote self-awareness and self-management skills while validating each child’s experiences.

Activity Outcome:
Children will be able to:

• Understand what trauma is in simple terms
• Identify and express feelings caused by trauma
• Recognize that emotional and physical reactions to trauma are normal.
• Begin developing healthy coping strategies.

Benefits for Children:

• Build emotional vocabulary and self-awareness
• Encourages the safe expression of thoughts and feelings
• Supports self-regulation and stress management
• Promotes resilience and emotional healing