Acceptance
A helpful way to cope with things that are out of our control is to practise acceptance. Instead of seeing ourselves as victims or our situation as negative, acceptance makes us feel empowered about the things we can do.
Year level
7-10
Duration
5 minutes
Type
In class activity
Online learning
SEL Competencies
Self-awareness
Social awareness
Relationship skills
Responsible decision-making
Learning intention
Students realise that a more helpful way to cope with things that are out of our control is to practise acceptance.
Key outcomes
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
stop seeing their situation as negative
feel empowered about the things they can do.
Materials needed
Student access to the ReachOut.com article 'How acceptance can help you cope with things out of your control'
Mapped to
Australian Curriculum: General Capabilities
Personal and Social Capability:
Social awareness
Social management
Self-awareness
Self-management
Activity 1
Instructions
5 minutes
Ask students to read the ReachOut.com article 'How acceptance can help you cope with things out of your control'.
Use an everyday example, such as going to a class they find difficult, to discuss how accepting something can help form a positive mindset. Explain that acceptance can be hard, but that it’s an important skill to learn.
Discuss the three options suggested in the article.
Imagine what a role model or admired friend would do in the same situation.
Write down your thoughts.
Talk to others about how you’re feeling.
