Linguistic creativity

Stress-Relief Letter Exchange

DESCRIPTION:

The Stress-Relief Letter Exchange activity aims to build emotional competence in stress management through written communication and empathy. In this 40-60 minute activity, students will exchange supportive letters with a focus on stress relief and understanding.

OUTCOMES:

  • improved emotional competence with a focus on stress management.
  • enhanced written communication and expressive language skills.
  • increased empathy and understanding of peers' experiences.
  • promotion of a positive and supportive classroom or online community.

DURATION: 40-60 minutes

MATERIALS:

  • Notebooks or paper for each student.
  • Writing utensils.
  • Access to a classroom or a quiet space for the activity.

SKILLS RELATED:

  • expressive writing for stress relief.
  • positive communication and empathy.
  • reflective thinking and self-awareness.
  • development of stress management strategies.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Introduce the Stress-Relief Letter Exchange activity, explaining that students will be writing supportive letters to their peers focusing on stress relief.
  • Set notebooks and writing utensils in a central location.
  • Allocate 40-60 minutes for the writing activity.
  • Instruct students to write a letter to a peer, offering support, empathy, and stress relief strategies.
  • Encourage creativity and authenticity in their expressions.
  • After the activity, facilitate a letter exchange where students can read and respond to the letters they received.

TIPS:

  • Emphasize the positive and supportive nature of the activity, creating a space for students to express themselves authentically.
  • Encourage students to focus on providing support and stress relief strategies in their letters.
  • Remind students that this activity is about empathy and understanding, and there are no right or wrong answers.
  • Reinforce the idea that everyone experiences stress, and this activity is an opportunity to show kindness and support.

REFLECTION:

  • How did receiving a Stress-Relief Letter make you feel, and what strategies mentioned in the letter resonate with you for stress management?
  • In what ways did writing a letter to support a peer contribute to your understanding of empathy and positive communication?
  • How might the experience of the Stress-Relief Letter Exchange impact the overall atmosphere of our classroom or online community, and what role can empathy play in building a supportive environment?


Project E-Motion Resilience


Project E-Motion Fear management

Information

№: 2022-1-BG01-KA220-SCH-000086869
Programme: Erasmus+, KA220-SCH - Cooperation partnerships in school education
Duration: 01.11.2022 - 31.10.2024

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