FAST Skills for Self-Respect

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.

An 8-week student group curriculum utilizing CBT cognitive reframing and DBT interpersonal effectiveness skills to help middle and high school students manage school drama, navigate social conflicts, and build healthy relationships.

A comprehensive 16-week DBT program adapted for children with high-functioning autism, using shipwrecks and plane crashes as high-interest metaphors for emotional regulation, mindfulness, and distress tolerance. Each week includes a counselor guide, parent guide, and client worksheet themed around historical salvage and survival missions.

A comprehensive 13-week curriculum for middle school students focused on the four core modules of Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. Students learn and practice key coping strategies in a supportive group setting.

A comprehensive six-week DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) skills curriculum for middle schoolers, focusing on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

A comprehensive 16-week DBT-based curriculum for K-5 students in Tier 2 group support, focusing on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

A comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills curriculum adapted for early elementary students (K-2), focusing on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness through the 'Superpower of AND' and 'YETI' mindsets.

A comprehensive, 4-session DBT-informed social-emotional learning group curriculum. This sequence covers the four core pillars of DBT: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness, using a supportive explorer-themed visual style with hands-on worksheets, guiding slide decks, and printable discussion cards.

An 8-week therapeutic curriculum for high school girls focusing on anger management through the lens of creative expression and art therapy. This program guides participants from identifying underlying emotions to building long-term coping strategies and self-respect.

A comprehensive four-session individual DBT intervention designed for 10th-grade students to build foundational skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

A simulation-heavy sequence teaching 6th graders to use DBT FAST skills (Fair, Apology-free, Stick to values, Truthful) to maintain self-respect during social challenges. Students engage in role-play and real-world scenarios to build integrity and refusal skills.

An 8th-grade counseling sequence exploring the FAST skills for self-respect (Fair, No Apologies, Stick to Values, Truthful). Students analyze social pressure, digital authenticity, and conflict resolution through case studies and creative projects.

A foundational lesson for adults with disabilities to identify physical and social exclusion in community and vocational settings, focusing on basic inclusion strategies.

A 3-hour intensive session for adults with depression, focusing on task initiation, value-based motivation, and professional boundaries through scenario-based learning.

A DBT-based interpersonal effectiveness curriculum focusing on asserting needs in medical settings, managing family transitions, and building meaningful connections.

A comprehensive therapeutic bundle for middle and high school students, utilizing CBT and DBT principles to navigate co-dependency, establish assertive boundaries, and foster healthy, balanced peer relationships.

A counseling lesson designed to help a 6th-grade student navigate school transitions and lack of social control through concrete, visual strategies inspired by building blocks. The lesson focuses on identifying support systems, reframing unhelpful thoughts, and distinguishing between controllable and uncontrollable variables.

A comprehensive professional development session designed for school social workers to master the art of difficult conversations with parents, students, and staff. This session provides practical frameworks, de-escalation techniques, and role-play scenarios specifically tailored to the unique dynamics of a school environment.

An interactive scenario-based session for clients in MH/SA or forensic settings to practice communication styles. Participants evaluate their responses using color-coded styles and SFBT scaling to identify patterns and areas for growth.

A two-session group therapy lesson for adults focused on identifying and practicing communication styles (passive, assertive, and passive-aggressive) and leveraging support systems.

A one-hour high school lesson focused on self-regulation, communication, and perspective-taking within a divided political climate, helping students stay true to their values without escalating conflict.

A comprehensive 90-minute lesson focused on identifying and practicing assertive communication using 'I' statements and confident body language. includes a slide deck, practice scenarios, and a visual anchor chart.

A comprehensive lesson focused on understanding personal boundaries and the fundamentals of consent, specifically tailored for high school Life Skills students (grades 9-12). The lesson uses concrete school and community scenarios, visual cues, and plain language to empower students to advocate for their own space and respect the space of others.

A comprehensive session for adults on defining personal aspirations through SMART goals and navigating social contexts using DBT interpersonal effectiveness skills to build a life worth living.