Regulation During Trauma Distress

A printable set of 4 'System Reset' grounding cards with updated text, colored icons for each sensory step, and a clear 5-4-3-2-1 protocol layout.

A comprehensive 4-page guide covering DBT emotion regulation skills (TIPP, PLEASE, Opposite Action) and grounding techniques (5-4-3-2-1, square breathing, PMR, cognitive defusion). Designed with a soothing blue and indigo theme for emotional support contexts.

A beautifully designed, print-ready 2-page educational handout mapping the Window of Tolerance. It details the physical, mental, and emotional signs of Hyper-arousal, the Optimal Window, and Hypo-arousal, alongside a comprehensive self-regulation toolbox and a reflective personal action plan.

A comprehensive clinical school-based counseling treatment plan template structured for 10-12 weeks (2 sessions per week, 30 minutes each). Built around somatic and sensory regulation modalities, this clinical document includes a complete 24-session curriculum roadmap, measurable goals, objectives, grounding resources, and school-based accommodations.

A grounding and self-care worksheet designed for adults to navigate the immediate aftermath of conflict. It features sensory grounding exercises, a 24-hour physical wellness planner, and gentle boundary-setting reminders.

A 6-week social-emotional learning program for teenagers on the autism spectrum, delivered in focused 20-minute sessions. The program uses visual "blueprints" to teach energy management, body awareness, and Comic Strip Conversation techniques for emotional regulation and perspective taking.

A comprehensive sequence of lessons designed for high school students managing re-entry and school-based anxiety. The curriculum focuses on physical and psychological safety, self-regulation tools, self-advocacy skills, and navigating social peer dynamics.

A targeted intervention sequence focusing on accountability, empathy, and the psychological roots of entitlement and anger for teenagers struggling with theft and confrontation.

A comprehensive 16-week school-based therapeutic curriculum designed to equip students with emotional regulation, healthy relationship skills, trauma-informed coping mechanisms, and self-advocacy strategies.

This sequence explores the neurobiological foundations of student escalation, connecting internal physiological stress responses (the 'amygdala hijack') to observable external warning signs. Students will learn to depersonalize behavior by understanding it as a biological survival mechanism, training them to recognize subtle somatic, respiratory, and muscular cues before a full behavioral outburst occurs.

A graduate-level exploration of the biological underpinnings of stress. Students move from theoretical understanding of the autonomic nervous system and Polyvagal Theory to practical application of somatic regulation and interoceptive awareness, culminating in a personalized physiological safety plan.

A professional development session for high school teachers focusing on restorative practices, emotional regulation, and the implementation of proactive care plans. This lesson equips educators with the tools to handle chronic emotional challenges and foster deep connection with students in grades 9-12.

Students identify and categorize core human needs (safety, belonging, respect, autonomy) that drive behavior in conflicts.

A visually charming and supportive lesson designed to teach students effective grounding techniques for managing anxiety and panic attacks in school settings.

A comprehensive set of tools for teachers to support students experiencing work avoidance or shutting down, focusing on emotional regulation and proactive intervention.

This lesson introduces math-based grounding techniques to help students manage anxiety or overstimulation by engaging the logical side of the brain. It includes portable prompt cards and structured worksheets featuring counting, arithmetic, and geometry challenges.

A comprehensive 60-minute lesson focused on the three stages of transition (Ending, Interim, and New Beginning) specifically tailored for students moving toward college or the workplace. This lesson employs UDL and DI strategies to support students with LD, autism, and those who are selectively mute through visual mapping and structured role-play.