Coping With Change: Building Resilience
Year 6 PSHE Learning to manage transitions and build emotional strength
What Changes Have You Experienced?
Think about recent changes in your life At school or at home How did these changes make you feel?
Types of Changes We Experience
At School: New teachers, different classes, friendship changes, moving to secondary school At Home: Moving house, new family members, parents' work changes Personal: Growing taller, new interests, developing skills Community: New shops, weather changes, local events
Control or No Control? Sorting Challenge
Work in groups of 5 Sort the scenario cards Decide: Can you control this change or not? Place cards under 'Control' or 'No Control'
Understanding Control vs. No Control
{"left":"Things I CAN Control: My reactions and responses, How I treat others, Asking for help when needed, Learning new skills, Staying positive","right":"Things I CANNOT Control: Other people's decisions, Weather and natural events, Family circumstances, School policies, Growing and aging"}
Strategies for Coping with Change
Talk to trusted adults or friends about your feelings Focus on what you CAN do rather than what you can't Practice new skills to build confidence Use mindfulness and breathing techniques Ask for help when you need it Look for positive opportunities in the change
The Change Tree Reflection
Roots: Changes you have NO control over Trunk: Changes you CAN influence or control Branches: Strategies you can use to cope Leaves: Positive outcomes you hope to achieve
Remember: You Are Stronger Than You Think
Change is a natural part of life You have the power to choose your response Support is always available when you need it Every challenge is a chance to grow stronger