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Understanding Grief Stages

Identification of the five stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—within the Kübler-Ross model. Examines individual variations in the mourning process and provides strategies for healthy emotional processing.

Counseling & Life SkillsSelf-AwarenessBasic Emotion RecognitionComplex Emotion IdentificationEmotional Nuance & Mixed FeelingsBuilding Positive Self-ImageRecognizing Strengths & Growth AreasAccurate Self-AssessmentPersonal Values IdentificationCultural & Individual Identity ExplorationValues-Based Decision MakingSelf-ManagementStop-and-Think StrategiesDelaying GratificationIndependent Impulse ManagementIdentifying Stress TriggersShort-Term Goal SettingSMART Goals DevelopmentGoal Monitoring & AdjustmentBuilding Perseverance & ResilienceInternal Motivation DevelopmentComprehensive Stress Reduction PlanningSocial AwarenessRecognizing Others' FeelingsDemonstrating EmpathyRespecting Individual DifferencesUnderstanding Cultural DiversityComplex Empathetic ResponsesMultiple Viewpoint ConsiderationMulti-Perspective AnalysisChallenging Stereotypes & BiasRelationship SkillsActive ListeningClear Verbal & Nonverbal CommunicationBuilding Positive FriendshipsWorking Cooperatively in GroupsCommunicating Personal BoundariesRespecting Others' BoundariesAssertive ExpressionPeaceful Problem-SolvingContributing to Team GoalsComplex Conflict NavigationMediation & NegotiationHealthy Romantic RelationshipsResponsible Decision-MakingDaily Problem IdentificationBrainstorming Multiple SolutionsEvaluating Pros & ConsRecognizing Risks & ConsequencesApplying Ethical FrameworksInformed Risk-Benefit DecisionsRoot Cause AnalysisMindfulnessMindful BreathingBody Scan MeditationDaily Mindfulness ApplicationDaily Self-Care RoutinesBalancing Life DemandsAdvocating for Wellness NeedsMental Health SupportUnderstanding Anxiety SymptomsWorry Management StrategiesProgressive Muscle RelaxationRecognizing Depression SignsBuilding Mood-Supporting RoutinesBehavioral Activation for MoodUnderstanding Grief StagesHealthy Grief CopingCreative Expression of LossBehavioral SupportDaily Check-In ProceduresDaily Goal Setting & ReviewRecognizing Escalation Warning SignsRequesting Breaks & SupportSelf-Calming During DistressUnderstanding Positive ReinforcementToken Economy ImplementationBehavior Chart TrackingAnalyzing Behavior PatternsIdentifying Antecedents & ConsequencesDetermining Behavior FunctionFunction-Based InterventionsIndividualized Behavior ContractsData-Driven Behavior AdjustmentTherapeutic ApproachesThoughts-Feelings-Behaviors ConnectionRecognizing Thinking PatternsChallenging Negative ThoughtsPositive Self-Talk PracticeThought Record TrackingAdvanced Cognitive RestructuringComprehensive CBT PlansBehavioral Activation TechniquesBuilding Positive ExperiencesExposure Hierarchies for AnxietyPresent-Moment AwarenessNon-Judgmental ObservationSelf-Soothing & DistractionComplex Emotion LabelingReducing Emotional Vulnerability (PLEASE)DEAR MAN CommunicationGIVE Skills for RelationshipsFAST Skills for Self-RespectRadical Acceptance PracticeCrisis Survival Skills (TIPP)Understanding Trauma EffectsTrauma Responses & TriggersIdentifying Trauma FeelingsGrounding TechniquesRegulation During Trauma DistressSafe Place VisualizationProcessing Through NarrativeDeveloping Trauma StoryPersonalized Safety PlanningGroup SupportTurn-Taking & SharingGroup Conversation SkillsSharing in Supportive EnvironmentLearning from Similar ChallengesBuilding Community & BelongingNavigating Peer RelationshipsGroup Skill PracticeGroup Mental Health EducationStress & Anxiety UnderstandingCrisis Support & SafetyKnowing When to Seek HelpIdentifying Mental Health CrisesGrounding During CrisisUsing Crisis HotlinesBuilding Support NetworksAccessing Mental Health ResourcesWarning Signs & Coping StrategiesDeveloping Personal Safety PlansUnderstanding Suicide Warning SignsGatekeeper Skills for PeersDigital LiteracySocial MediaTechnology BasicsProductivity ToolsInternet and Online ResearchWeb Design and PublishingDigital CitizenshipOnline Safety and PrivacyEmerging TechnologiesFinancial LiteracyMaking Financial DecisionsBanking and AccountsConsumer SkillsSaving and InvestingCredit and DebtEmployment and IncomeTaxesInsuranceMajor PurchasesEconomic ConceptsFinancial PlanningCollege & Post-Secondary PlanningCareer ExplorationUnderstanding Post-Secondary OptionsCollege Research & SelectionAdmission RequirementsCollege Application ProcessPersonal Statement WritingFAFSA CompletionScholarship Search & ApplicationsUnderstanding Student LoansContinuing Education PlanningInterview PreparationResearching EmployersCommon Interview QuestionsSTAR Method ResponsesProfessional Interview PresenceVirtual Interview SkillsInterview Follow-UpJob Search SkillsUnderstanding Job PostingsEffective Job Search StrategiesNetworking for OpportunitiesResume Writing BasicsAction Verbs & AchievementsTailoring Resumes to JobsCover Letter WritingProfessional ReferencesProfessional CommunicationBusiness Email EtiquettePhone & Voicemail ProfessionalismMeeting ParticipationPresentation SkillsProfessional Work EthicTime Management & ProductivityTeamwork & CollaborationAdaptability & FlexibilityProblem-Solving at WorkConstructive FeedbackWorkplace RightsUnderstanding Employment LawsPay & Benefits UnderstandingWorkplace SafetyAnti-Discrimination & Harassment

Sequences

Building Our Circle Lesson Plan

Path to Peace

A six-session Tier 2 support group for 8th-grade students processing grief and loss. The sequence focuses on creating a safe space for emotional expression, understanding the grieving process, developing healthy coping mechanisms, and building long-term support networks.

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Britton Smith

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Landscape Discovery Lesson Plan

Griefs Journey Healing Together

A 6-session Tier 2 small group counseling program for high schoolers to navigate the complexities of grief through understanding stages, challenging norms, and building a self-compassion toolkit.

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cara_paxman

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Healing Hearts Facilitator Guide

Healing Hearts Growing Stronger

A 6-session grief support series for 9th-grade students, focusing on emotional understanding, healthy coping mechanisms, and building resilience through loss.

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MJ Smith-Butler

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Grief Compass Facilitator Guide

Navigating Grief Compass

An 8-week Tier 3 individual intervention designed for a 7th-grade student to process grief, identify emotions, and build a toolkit of healthy coping strategies. The sequence uses a 'compass' metaphor to help the student navigate the complex landscape of loss and healing.

NC

Naromie Charles

4
Boosting Basics Slides

Confidence Catalyst

A six-session series for middle schoolers to build self-confidence through videos, discussions, activities, and reflection worksheets.

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Judith Ross

13
Survival Brain Atlas Worksheet

Survival Systems Neurobiology

This sequence introduces 9th-grade students to the biological underpinnings of the stress response system. Students explore the roles of the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex, the four primary trauma responses (Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn), and the difference between acute and chronic stress.

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Lessons

Embracing Reality Guide Lesson Plan

Radical Acceptance

A 65-minute DBT-based lesson for adults focusing on the skill of Radical Acceptance to reduce suffering and find emotional freedom. Participants will explore the difference between pain and suffering, distinguish willingness from willfulness, and apply acceptance to personal life situations.

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Julie Smith

5
Grief and Loss Lesson Plan

Coping with Grief and Loss

A compassionate lesson for high school students to understand the non-linear stages of grief and develop healthy coping mechanisms for navigating loss.

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Colleen O'Donoghue

5
Anchoring Transition Facilitator Guide

Anchoring the Transition

A therapeutic workshop lesson plan designed to support clients through a program closure by normalizing transition emotions, mapping safety plans, and building peer support.

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Melanie Vohs

4
Breakup Recovery Workbook

Heartbreak Healing Toolkit

A multi-tiered DBT-informed intervention curriculum for adolescent breakup recovery, grief regulation, and relationship boundary reclamation spanning Tier 1 self-study, Tier 2 small group counseling, and Tier 3 intensive 1-on-1 clinical support.

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Anita Cepeda

5
The Farewell Canvas Lesson Plan

The Farewell Canvas

A 60-75 minute social-emotional learning lesson for 12th graders to process the transition from high school to their next chapters through creative art and reflection.

AM

Acacia McCombs

5
Navigating Grief Lesson Plan

Navigating Grief and Loss

A comprehensive lesson for twelfth-grade students to understand the five stages of grief and develop healthy coping mechanisms for managing loss and emotional resilience.

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Sara Heller

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