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Advance Preparation
In addition to the general advance preparation described in the Program Leader’s
Resource Guide, you will need to do the following:
Make copies of the GAME PLAN Food and Activity Tracker and the Weekly Pledge Form (one
copy per participant).
Make copies of Pre– and Post–Session Questionnaires found in Appendix M (one copy per
participant, plus a few extras).
Make copies of Appendix X: Coping with Bad Feelings and Appendix Y: Stress
Obtain Appendix Z: Talk Back to Negative Thoughts (one copy per participant, plus a few extras
to share with family members and friends)
Review Appendix G: Troubleshooting for Program Leaders to prepare for possible interruptions
or challenges in conducting the session.
Make a copy of the sign-up sheet for recording participants’ contributions of food and other items
to the celebration party at the fnal session (found at the end of this lesson plan).
OPTIONAL: Order or download and photocopy the NDEP publications Dealing with the Ups
and Downs of Diabetes and Tips for Helping a Person with Diabetes. See information in preceding
section.
This session may reveal that some participants would like to seek counseling. Unless you are a
trained mental health professional, you should not attempt to provide counseling. Research the
availability of mental health services in your community so that if the need arises, you can make
an immediate recommendation for a participant seeking mental health counseling or advice about
emotional needs
Estimated Time for the Session: 90 Minutes
Conducting the Session
Welcome
Say: “Welcome back, everyone. Today we’re going to talk about coping with stress and changing negative
thoughts into positive ones. But frst, I’d like to know if any of you have eaten at a restaurant since
the last session and, if so, whether you used the tips we talked about two sessions ago. Does anyone
have a story to share?”
Allow 5 to 0 minutes for sharing stories and tips. If no one volunteers, be prepared to share a story
of your own.
NDEP Power to Prevent Session 2