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Reducing Emotional Vulnerability (PLEASE)

DBT-based strategies for managing physical health to decrease emotional sensitivity. Targets sleep hygiene, balanced nutrition, exercise, and physical illness management to build emotional resilience.

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

Master Curriculum Overview Guide

Master Your Emotions

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

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bbeldenscott

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Mindful Foundations Plan

Mastering DBT Basics

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.

C

cfair

17
Chill Skills Facilitation Guide

Chill Skills Sequence

A 6-session Tier 2 small group program for 9th graders to understand and manage stress and anxiety through mindfulness, coping strategies, and healthy habits.

MS

MJ Smith-Butler

6
Habit Audit Lab Slides

Blueprint for Resilience

A project-based sequence where 6th-grade students treat their daily routines as a design challenge to reduce emotional vulnerability. Using the DBT PLEASE skills, students audit their habits and design a personalized 'Resilience Routine' for physical and emotional wellness.

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Body-Brain Slides

Bio-Resilience Investigation

A 5-lesson inquiry into how physical health (the PLEASE skills) creates biological resilience against emotional vulnerability, designed for 6th-grade students.

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Forecasting Stressors Slides

Independence Wellness Sequence

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.

10

Lessons

PLEASE Skill Lesson Plan

The PLEASE Skill Emotional Foundation

This lesson introduces 7th-grade students to the PLEASE skill, a powerful tool for understanding how physical health influences emotional vulnerability. Students will learn the components of the PLEASE acronym and apply it to their own lives to build a stronger emotional foundation.

TK

Tony Kissell

4
Stress Less Lesson Plan

Stress Less Thrive More

A 30-minute interactive lesson for undergraduate students focused on identifying stressors, building healthy coping mechanisms, and understanding the role of counseling in personal growth.

C

cordia.lee

5
Emotion Toolkit Lesson Plan

Emotion Regulation Rx

A personalized Tier 3 intervention for 8th-grade students to develop DBT-informed coping skills and create a custom 'prescription' for emotional regulation.

SG

Stephanie Glenn

4
Mindful Balance Lesson Plan

Mindful Balance

A 30-minute individualized session for 7th graders introducing DBT skills, focusing on mindfulness and emotion regulation to manage intense emotions.

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shawkins

4
Emotion Regulation Plan Teacher Guide

Emotion Regulation Exploration

This lesson focuses on helping students understand and practice emotion regulation techniques through guided discussion and active learning. It equips high schoolers with essential skills for emotional well-being, academic performance, and interpersonal relationships using a trauma-informed approach.

AN

Alison Nowicki

5