Mental Health Support

A highly engaging, clinically-grounded set of 8 therapeutic Calm Cards (Interactive Clip Cards) to help students manage anxiety. Each card uses a tactile, sensory-friendly physical design with clip indicators for anxiety ratings and personalized reflections, complete with a printable tracker and storage pocket.

Updated 2-page GAD handout with concise definitions for daily micro-practices and significantly improved readability with 14-16px body text. Features a structured 3-step Worry Window protocol and physical grounding exercises.

A beautiful 6-page therapeutic workbook and anchor chart styled around a calming wave theme. It features interactive worksheets, tracing guides, emotions charts showing adaptive and normative focuses, progressive muscle relaxation exercises, 5-4-3-2-1 grounding, and help-seeking sentence stems, with a dedicated second page of positive affirmations.

A compact, one-page student-friendly checklist for identifying coping skills across physical, social, sensory, and distraction categories. Designed to fit on a single page with a clear visual hierarchy and reflection space.

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 student-facing graphic organizer and checklist for emotional regulation skills in a school setting. It categorizes coping strategies into Quick & Quiet, Movement, Mindset, and Support Squad sections with a personal reflection area.

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 set of 36 printable self-regulation cards themed around "Control Commanders" (a mission control/space pilot aesthetic). Each card features a specific strategy for emotional regulation, focus, or sensory management with clear icons and instructions. Grid layout optimized for 9 cards per page.

A student reference card featuring the 4-7-8 breathing technique, positive self-talk prompts, physical reset exercises, and a problem-solving flow for getting unstuck during testing. Four cards are provided per page for efficient printing and cutting.

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.

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.

A four-session Tier 2 small-group series for 7th-grade boys focused on mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and building supportive coping habits. Students will learn to recognize warning signs, practice self-care, and develop communication skills to help themselves and their peers.

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.

A four-session small-group series helping elementary students understand grief, develop coping strategies, and build hope, plus a Tier 3 individual routine for morning transitions.

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

This 6th-grade sequence teaches students somatic and mindfulness-based techniques for Radical Acceptance. Students explore how body posture, breathing, and observation can help them stay calm and accept difficult realities rather than fighting them.

A comprehensive graduate-level sequence focused on the neurobiological and clinical foundations of trauma narrative work, moving from theory to practical assessment and preparation techniques.

This graduate-level sequence focuses on the ethical and practical frameworks required to maintain psychological safety in group counseling. Students progress from initial contracting to managing complex dynamics like over-disclosure, trauma-informed gatekeeping, and conflict resolution, concluding with professional closure protocols.

An advanced clinical sequence focused on adapting narrative trauma interventions for complex populations, including refugees with multiple traumas, dissociative clients, youth, and diverse cultural contexts. It culminates in a focus on clinician self-care and vicarious resilience.

This 8th-grade sequence empowers students to overcome the psychological and logistical hurdles of seeking mental health help. Through barrier analysis, resource mapping, and verbal script practice, students build the literacy and confidence needed to advocate for themselves and their peers.

A project-based unit for 4th graders focused on overcoming barriers to seeking mental health support, mastering assertive communication, and advocating for resources through a school-wide informational campaign.

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.

A 30-minute Tier 3 individual session for 4th graders to navigate grief through emotional identification, journaling, and coping strategy development. This lesson provides a safe, structured environment for students to build resilience and create a personalized support plan.

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

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

A gentle 15-minute individual session designed to help elementary students navigate the complex emotions of grief, explore healthy coping mechanisms, and find meaningful ways to remember their loved ones.

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.

A Tier 3 transition lesson for 2nd graders moving to a new sub-separate classroom, focusing on emotional processing, celebrating past successes, and building hope for future beginnings.

This lesson introduces 9th grade students to the concept of grief and loss, focusing on understanding the stages of grief and how individuals cope differently. Through discussions and activities, students will learn to identify and express their emotions in a healthy manner.

A foundational lesson designed to help students define grief, identify its various causes, and recognize the diverse emotional, physical, and cognitive reactions it can trigger. This lesson builds empathy and emotional literacy through reading and guided discussion.

This lesson introduces the concept of loss, encompassing not just death but also other life changes, and how these experiences shape us. It is vital for fostering understanding and compassion within the classroom environment. This lesson is designed for a 5th-grade class and will take approximately 40 minutes.

A gentle and inclusive lesson for Grade 3 students to explore diverse family structures and understand how families can change over time, including through divorce. Students will engage with a story and guided discussion to build empathy and resilience.

A 30-minute Tier 3 individual counseling session for a second-grade student coping with the loss of a grandmother, focusing on emotional expression and memory-keeping.

A comprehensive overview of Somerset ISD's Thrive Center model, transitioning from traditional barriers to a school-embedded mental health support system.

A comprehensive set of emotional literacy and CBT-based worksheets designed for teenagers to explore, understand, and manage complex emotions. Each module includes descriptive content and structured reflection areas for thoughts, behaviors, and physical sensations.

A gentle introduction to grief for 1st grade students, focusing on understanding 'goodbye' and the big feelings that come with loss. This lesson uses simple language and drawing-based reflection to help children process change and sadness.

A 20-minute introductory lesson for 2nd graders focusing on identifying feelings and the 'All Zones are Okay' concept from the Zones of Regulation, incorporating basic CBT principles.

A 35-minute social-emotional learning lesson for 7th graders focused on identifying emotions through physical body cues and expanding emotional vocabulary beyond basic terms. Students will learn to 'decode' feelings like anxiety and sadness by observing their internal reactions.

A comprehensive final exam for a high school Relationships and Emotions course, covering emotional literacy, grief, power dynamics, boundaries, and communication. The lesson includes the 50-question traditional exam and a detailed answer key.

An introductory lesson that reframes anxiety as an over-sensitive internal security system, teaching students to audit their reactions and install new coping 'tools'.

A social-emotional learning lesson for K-2 students that uses weather metaphors to teach interoception and self-regulation. Students learn to identify physical body sensations as 'internal weather' and use coping tools to manage their emotional climate.

A whimsical, nature-based lesson for K-2 students to explore complex emotions. Students use tree metaphors to map physical sensations to feelings and develop emotional vocabulary.

A 25-minute parent education session focused on identifying bullying in adolescents, understanding its mental health impact, and providing actionable communication and intervention strategies.

A 45-minute lesson for 11th graders on recognizing peer crisis warning signs and using the Notice–Name–Navigate framework to connect friends to support safely while maintaining self-care boundaries.

A counseling session designed for a 10-year-old student to address low motivation, lethargy, and frustration with writing through the metaphor of being a 'Pilot' of their own energy and focus.

A comprehensive DBT skills training sequence for elementary schools, split into K-2 and 3-5 curricula. This program covers Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness using age-appropriate activities and narratives.

A comprehensive SEL-integrated hygiene curriculum for elementary scholars (K-4), focusing on self-awareness, social impact, and personal responsibility through the lens of a 'Glow Up'.

A 3-week comprehensive curriculum for middle schoolers focusing on identifying stress signals, developing healthy coping mechanisms, mastering positive self-talk, and building long-term resilience through interactive group activities and personal reflection.

A comprehensive 9-week social-emotional learning curriculum for 8th graders focusing on anxiety, self-esteem, and healthy relationships. Designed for two 2-hour sessions per week, with structured instruction on Day 1 and independent creative or research projects on Day 2.

A comprehensive year-long curriculum for high school seniors focusing on college readiness, career planning, financial literacy, and social-emotional well-being. This sequence guides students through the complexities of post-secondary transitions with a special focus on arts-based pathways.

An 8-lesson SDI series designed for a 5-year-old student to develop emotional regulation skills, covering emotion identification, body awareness, and specific calming strategies like breathing and sensory tools.

A 6-week social-emotional learning curriculum for a 13-year-old girl on the autism spectrum, focusing on managing specific triggers through a strength-based "Integrity Blueprint" lens.

An 8-week social-emotional learning unit for 4th graders focused on developing interpersonal problem-solving skills using the STEP process. Each 20-30 minute session includes behavior expectations, ice breakers, and interactive activities to build empathy, communication, and decision-making skills.

A 2-day unit focused on managing planned and unplanned career changes, featuring visual-heavy instruction, scaffolded reflections, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. Students will learn to identify strategies like flexible thinking and optimism to navigate their future professional paths.

A comprehensive sequence for 6th graders to understand and apply behavioral activation. Students learn how their actions impact their emotions, track their energy levels, brainstorm nourishing activities, and create a sustainable weekly schedule to improve their mental well-being.

In this inquiry-driven sequence, students explore behavioral activation, investigating how their actions influence their emotions. They learn to distinguish between pleasure and mastery activities, conduct personal experiments to track mood changes, and create a personalized evidence-based plan for mood regulation.

A 1st-grade counseling sequence that uses game-based mechanics and metaphors to teach behavioral activation, emotional resilience, and the importance of daily positive routines.

A comprehensive overview of Somerset ISD's Thrive Center model, transitioning from traditional barriers to a school-embedded mental health support system.

A comprehensive lesson focused on mindfulness and anxiety reduction strategies for students preparing for the ACAP assessment, featuring classroom activities and home support guides.

Students will identify physical signs of stress and learn three concrete 'superpower' coping strategies: deep breathing, positive self-talk, and movement. The lesson concludes with a collaborative activity to build a classroom 'Calm Corner'.

An individual lesson designed for a 3rd-grade student to manage test anxiety through calming strategies, simple test-taking tips, and confidence-building activities. The lesson is tailored for students with low reading and math foundational skills, emphasizing visual support and manageable steps.

A collection of resources designed to help 1st-grade students navigate feelings of frustration and work refusal. These materials use a 'Superpower' theme to frame emotional regulation as a skill they can practice and master.

An 8-lesson SEL curriculum for Grade 11 counseling groups, integrating CASEL's five core competencies. Provides a structured 30-minute session framework utilizing somatic regulation, perspective-taking, active communication, and value-aligned decision-making.

A comprehensive set of emotional literacy and CBT-based worksheets designed for teenagers to explore, understand, and manage complex emotions. Each module includes descriptive content and structured reflection areas for thoughts, behaviors, and physical sensations.

A 30-minute Tier 3 intervention lesson for high school students to manage and overcome test anxiety using relaxation techniques, positive affirmations, and practical test-taking strategies.

An individual lesson designed for a 3rd-grade student to manage test anxiety through calming strategies, simple test-taking tips, and confidence-building activities. The lesson is tailored for students with low reading and math foundational skills, emphasizing visual support and manageable steps.

A lesson for 5th graders to understand anxiety as a natural alarm system and learn practical 'tools' to manage it, including grounding and breathing techniques.

A 6-week Tier 3 intervention for 4th-grade students focusing on self-regulation, anger management, and active listening. Students learn to identify triggers like personal space invasion and verbal threats, while practicing mindful breathing and calm communication.

A calming test-preparation kit for elementary school students to combat test anxiety. Features interactive worksheets for deep breathing, cognitive reframing, pocket coping cards, and an educator guide.

A comprehensive DBT skills training sequence for elementary schools, split into K-2 and 3-5 curricula. This program covers Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness using age-appropriate activities and narratives.

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 6-week identity and self-esteem program for 5th graders titled 'True North: The Identity Lab.' Students explore their core values, strengths, mindset, and authentic selves through a scientific 'discovery' theme, preparing them for the social transitions of middle school.

A 3-week comprehensive curriculum for middle schoolers focusing on identifying stress signals, developing healthy coping mechanisms, mastering positive self-talk, and building long-term resilience through interactive group activities and personal reflection.

A 15-hour training program for middle school cafeteria staff focusing on respect, anti-bias, and child safety. This visually-heavy program is split into 10 hours of focused classroom-style learning and 5 hours of on-the-job application.

A comprehensive 9-week social-emotional learning curriculum for 8th graders focusing on anxiety, self-esteem, and healthy relationships. Designed for two 2-hour sessions per week, with structured instruction on Day 1 and independent creative or research projects on Day 2.

A comprehensive year-long curriculum for high school seniors focusing on college readiness, career planning, financial literacy, and social-emotional well-being. This sequence guides students through the complexities of post-secondary transitions with a special focus on arts-based pathways.

A comprehensive K-12 bullying prevention curriculum strictly aligned with Texas David's Law and TEC Chapter 37, focusing on the distinction between conflict and bullying, cyberbullying, and school safety. Now renamed to the Leadership Protocol.

An 8-week social-emotional learning unit for 4th graders focused on anxiety management, CBT strategies, growth mindset, and self-advocacy. This sequence builds from physiological awareness to advanced cognitive reframing and social conflict resolution.

A comprehensive 7-week lunch bunch curriculum designed for students in grades K-7. This program provides developmentally appropriate social-emotional tracks for Junior (K-3) and Senior (4-7) students, covering friendship foundations, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution.

An 8-lesson SDI series designed for a 5-year-old student to develop emotional regulation skills, covering emotion identification, body awareness, and specific calming strategies like breathing and sensory tools.

A 12-lesson social-emotional learning sequence themed around 'Mind Mechanics,' where students become 'mechanics' of their own minds to develop self-awareness, growth mindset, and social reasoning. Each lesson includes a facilitator script, student workbook pages, and visual anchor charts.