A quick-fire 15-minute SEL lesson focused on helping 6th graders distinguish between passive, aggressive, and assertive responses when facing unkindness. Students learn the 'Backbone Method' to set firm, respectful boundaries.
A comprehensive parent workshop designed to introduce families to the multi-faceted role of middle school counselors, covering academic, social-emotional, and career support.
A comprehensive lesson focused on helping students identify academic, social, environmental, and schedule changes while practicing specific coping strategies. Includes visual aids, scenarios, and tracking tools for ERMHS goals.
A discussion-based lesson focused on self-advocacy skills, specifically setting healthy boundaries and requesting help or clarity in various social and academic situations.
Students will identify personal frustration triggers and practice selecting appropriate coping strategies using a visual menu and scenario-based role-play.
A fast-paced workshop designed to help adolescents overcome social anxiety and master the basic 'blueprints' of starting a conversation with a new peer. Students will learn specific openers and body language cues to build meaningful connections.
A lesson focused on interpreting social cues and ambiguous communication to improve interpersonal understanding.
A collection of promotional materials to recruit parent volunteers for Dana Middle School's student-led Ally Action Program.
A middle school SEL lesson focusing on conflict resolution, teaching 6th graders how to identify and choose between escalating or de-escalating a situation. Includes a detailed lesson plan and an interactive slide deck featuring real-world scenarios like social media rumors and group project drama.
A 6th-grade SEL lesson focused on distinguishing between harmless banter and hurtful communication, exploring intent vs. impact.
A lesson focused on identifying negative self-talk and practicing four key coping strategies: positive reframing, deep breathing, grounding, and 'I' statements to improve academic resilience.
Students practice applying their new skills to social situations and conflict resolution, concluding the group with a graduation ceremony.