Self Care Cypher (We Do It For The Culture)
Grade Range: 6–8
SEL Domains: Self confidence
Estimated Time: 70–80 Minutes
Relational Risk: Medium
Source: We Do It For The Culture
Lesson Description
Students will explore the connection between mental health and overall well-being through the six dimensions of wellness and set personal goals to support their holistic self-care.
Learning Objectives
Understand the relationship between mental health and wellness
Reflect on how six wellness dimensions show up in their lives
Identify areas of strength and growth
Create personal wellness goals and name support systems
Materials Needed
“Wheel of Wellness” handout
Slides or visuals of the 6 dimensions
Student notebooks
Markers, pens, or colored pencils
Timer
Lesson Structure
CYPHER (10 min)
Ritual: Libation / Acknowledgements / Apologies / Announcements / Affirmations
ICEBREAKER / HOOK: “Self-Care Word Flow” (10 min)
Purpose: Energize the group and surface shared ideas of self-care
Structure: 2 teams alternate listing self-care strategies in 20-second bursts (4 rounds)
Goal: Have fun and affirm everyone’s ideas
PART ONE: “Mental Health Stigmas” (30 min)
Video + Discussion
Introduce connection between wellness and mental health
Discuss:
Why is mental health important to talk about?
How do family/friends influence how we view mental health?
How can wellness support mental health?
Intro to 6 Dimensions of Wellness
Define and discuss each with visuals
Ask: Which are you most/least connected to?
Turn-and-talk or share out
PART TWO: “Wheel of Wellness” (30 min)
Reflection Activity
Complete the Wheel of Wellness (ratings + subcategories)
Reflect in pairs/triads: How do you feel in each area?
Personal Goals + Support System
Share one strong dimension + one to grow in
Brainstorm: One action step for this week
Write and post personal goals
Wellness Tips Recap
Quick, student-friendly examples to reinforce each dimension (social, physical, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, environmental)
