Guided Practice Activity - 6

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MODULE 6   |   Mental Health & Mindfulness for Students 
Guided Practice Activities 
Healthy Communication and Relationships 
Complete the activities below to apply and deepen your learning from this module. 
Activity 1: Communication Styles Role Play 
Type: Drama / Pair Activity   ·   Estimated Time: 25 minutes 
What to do: 
1. In pairs, read the following scenario: 'Your friend borrowed your notes and lost them the day 
before your exam.' 
2. Perform this scenario 3 times using 3 different communication styles: 
3. Round 1: PASSIVE — one person avoids conflict and says nothing meaningful. 
4. Round 2: AGGRESSIVE — one person reacts with blame, raised voice, and criticism. 
5. Round 3: ASSERTIVE — one person clearly states their feelings and needs without attacking 
the other. 
6. After all 3 rounds, discuss as a pair: Which style felt best? Which was most effective? 
7. Write 3 key features of assertive communication based on what you observed. 
Reflection Questions: 
• Which communication style do you tend to default to in real life? Why? 
• What is one thing you can say differently next time you are in a conflict? 
?  Teacher Tip: Assertive communication respects both your needs and the other person's 
— it is the foundation of healthy relationships. 
 
Activity 2: Active Listening Practice 
Type: Pair Activity   ·   Estimated Time: 15 minutes 
What to do: 
8. Sit facing a partner. Decide who is the Speaker and who is the Listener. 
9. The Speaker talks for 2 minutes about something that has been on their mind recently — it can 
be anything (not necessarily personal). 
10. The Listener must: maintain eye contact, not interrupt, nod or show they are engaged, and not 
look at their phone. 
11. After 2 minutes, the Listener paraphrases what they heard: 'What I heard you say was...' 
12. The Speaker confirms or clarifies. 
13. Swap roles and repeat. 
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MODULE 6   |   Mental Health & Mindfulness for Students 
Guided Practice Activities 
Healthy Communication and Relationships 
Complete the activities below to apply and deepen your learning from this module. 
Activity 1: Communication Styles Role Play 
Type: Drama / Pair Activity   ·   Estimated Time: 25 minutes 
What to do: 
1. In pairs, read the following scenario: 'Your friend borrowed your notes and lost them the day 
before your exam.' 
2. Perform this scenario 3 times using 3 different communication styles: 
3. Round 1: PASSIVE — one person avoids conflict and says nothing meaningful. 
4. Round 2: AGGRESSIVE — one person reacts with blame, raised voice, and criticism. 
5. Round 3: ASSERTIVE — one person clearly states their feelings and needs without attacking 
the other. 
6. After all 3 rounds, discuss as a pair: Which style felt best? Which was most effective? 
7. Write 3 key features of assertive communication based on what you observed. 
Reflection Questions: 
• Which communication style do you tend to default to in real life? Why? 
• What is one thing you can say differently next time you are in a conflict? 
?  Teacher Tip: Assertive communication respects both your needs and the other person's 
— it is the foundation of healthy relationships. 
 
Activity 2: Active Listening Practice 
Type: Pair Activity   ·   Estimated Time: 15 minutes 
What to do: 
8. Sit facing a partner. Decide who is the Speaker and who is the Listener. 
9. The Speaker talks for 2 minutes about something that has been on their mind recently — it can 
be anything (not necessarily personal). 
10. The Listener must: maintain eye contact, not interrupt, nod or show they are engaged, and not 
look at their phone. 
11. After 2 minutes, the Listener paraphrases what they heard: 'What I heard you say was...' 
12. The Speaker confirms or clarifies. 
13. Swap roles and repeat. 
14. Together, rate yourselves out of 5 on: eye contact, no interrupting, paraphrasing, making the 
speaker feel heard. 
Reflection Questions: 
• How did it feel to be truly listened to? 
• Which active listening skill is most challenging for you personally? 
?  Teacher Tip: Most people listen to reply rather than to understand. Active listening is a 
skill that takes deliberate practice. 
Module 6: Healthy Communication and Relationships  ·  Mental Health & Mindfulness for Students  ·  Guided Practice 
Activities