Today was a difficult day

Taking care of your mental health.- today was a difficult day.

The lesson center’s around a discussion between the iconic characters of Winnie the Pooh and Piglet. In the presentation there is a link to a YouTube video featuring an extract from a story that was written by a British author, A.A. Milne. There is also a MP4 audio featuring the extract to refer to.

The lesson is aimed at secondary students but can be used for all ages as it’s a very relatable story. This story extract may seem too childlike but the message that it gives will help students to think about their own feelings and asks;

Are you having a difficult day?
What are some of the things you can do when you are having a difficult day?
Do you have someone you can talk to when you are having a difficult day? Are they adults, friends, or family?
Name the person or people you feel comfortable taking to when you are having a difficult day.
Are you a person who people feel comfortable sharing their feelings with when they are having a difficult day?

Everyone knows what it’s like to deal with a bad day and even a sequence of bad days.

There is also a task sheet (PDF and MS Word format) to accompany the lesson.