Personalized Safety Planning

A 10-week series of 30-minute group lessons for high school students exploring Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Each session builds practical skills in identifying and reframing thoughts, managing emotions, and engaging in healthy behaviors through interactive activities. This Tier 2 program develops resilience and mental wellness.

A 6-week Tier 3 intervention sequence designed for a student with an IEP, focusing on identifying triggers, developing coping strategies, and practicing self-regulation to manage anger and anxiety.

A structured six-session individual counseling curriculum for middle schoolers to manage anger. Through identifying triggers, physical calming techniques, cognitive reframing, and assertive communication, students build a personalized toolkit for emotional regulation.

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.

Students design and create a personalized 'Coping Kit' (mental or physical) containing tools for managing crisis moments. This project-based sequence guides 3rd graders through self-reflection, visualization techniques, tool selection, and the creation of a comprehensive safety plan.

A comprehensive 5-lesson unit for 4th graders to learn somatic awareness and sensory grounding techniques for managing emotional distress. Students move from identifying physical stress signals to creating a personalized sensory safety plan.

A 10-session individual Tier 3 support program for a 7th grader with a seizure history, focusing on identifying stressors and building evidence-based coping resilience.

This project-based sequence prepares 12th graders for independent living by applying the PLEASE skills to future scenarios. Students identify potential disruptions to their physical and emotional health during major life transitions and develop a 'Transition Survival Guide' to maintain emotional stability.

A comprehensive project-based unit where 12th-grade students master the principles of trauma-informed care. Students progress from theoretical understanding to the practical application of designing and presenting clinical intervention strategies for complex trauma cases.

This sequence equips undergraduate counseling students with the interpersonal and procedural skills necessary for suicide intervention, covering direct communication, de-escalation, safety planning, lethal means counseling, and legal/ethical mandates.

A six-session individual support plan for a 16-year-old student to understand anger, learn psychoeducation about emotions, and practice effective coping skills. This Tier 3 plan combines guided discussions, targeted activities, and worksheets to build self-awareness and regulation.

A comprehensive 5-lesson sequence for 11th-grade students focused on mastering the PLEASE skills (DBT therapeutic approach) to reduce emotional vulnerability. Students move from self-assessment to crisis planning, data analysis, and peer consultancy, culminating in a professional 'Resilience Portfolio' designed for their transition to young adulthood.

A 6-session small group intervention for 9th graders to identify anger triggers, utilize the anger thermometer, practice cool-down strategies, and develop assertive communication skills through a personalized 'Anger Toolkit' project.

A child-friendly introduction to the TF-CBT healing process for Kindergarteners, using the metaphor of a 'Healing Adventure' to build agency and hope. Students learn seven steps of emotional recovery and track their progress with a personal adventure map.

An individual Tier 3 lesson for 12th-grade students to identify triggers and develop CBT-based strategies for maintaining mental health progress and preventing relapse.

A 24-minute Tier 3 session for an 8th-grade student to create a personalized help plan, focusing on practical anxiety-reduction strategies and framing support as a collaborative "workaround" rather than a deficit.

This 120-minute professional development session introduces educators to Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), providing them with a foundational understanding of mental health literacy, common stigmas, and the ALGEE action plan for supporting students in distress.

A supportive individual lesson for 1st-grade students experiencing parental separation, focusing on emotional validation, reassurance, and coping strategies.

A 30-minute lesson for 9th-grade students on cognitive reframing, post-traumatic growth, and developing a personal stress management plan using the WET (Write, Exercise, Talk) framework.

A comprehensive 60-minute training module for clinical interns on conducting efficient yet deep clinical intakes, including MSE, risk assessment, and DSM-5 formulation.

A 15-minute Tier 3 individual counseling session designed to establish rapport, explain confidentiality, and set initial expectations for the counseling relationship. This introductory session builds a safe foundation for future growth and goal-setting.

A professional workshop for school counselors focused on identifying student distress signals and applying trauma-informed de-escalation strategies. This 40-minute training uses mini-lectures and role-play to build practical skills for improving school climate.

A focused small-group module guiding school counselors through the core components of a clinical intake. Emphasizes consistency and empathy to strengthen Tier 2 assessment and support.

In this Tier 3, 50-minute session, the teacher co-creates an individualized Regulation Playbook with a 7th grade student, guiding them to identify and illustrate personal sensory and self-regulation strategies aligned to the Zones of Regulation framework.