A comprehensive set of tools to help high school students prepare for their first job application in the barbering industry, focusing on technical knowledge, professional etiquette, and portfolio building.
This lesson helps students explore the feelings associated with housing changes and provides tools for managing worry and uncertainty. It emphasizes that while living situations may change, the student's value and their 'inner home' remain constant.
Focuses on long-term goal setting and identifying personal passions. Students learn the SMART goal framework and engage in a guided visualization to plan their post-graduation paths.
Focuses on the science of stress and developing a personalized toolkit of healthy coping strategies. Students learn to differentiate between productive stress and burnout and practice immediate grounding techniques.
An introductory session for high school girls focused on identifying stressors and practicing mindfulness and relaxation techniques as healthy coping mechanisms.
Focuses on identifying healthy and unhealthy relationship patterns. Students learn to recognize red and green flags and practice setting healthy boundaries with friends, family, and partners.
Focuses on building self-esteem by identifying personal strengths and reframing negative self-talk. Students will explore the difference between self-esteem and self-compassion through discussion and reflective activities.
A foundational 60-minute lesson introducing K-3 students to the concept of Executive Functioning using the 'Brain Captain' metaphor. Students explore the 9 core mental departments through interactive group activities and self-reflection.
A 45-minute exploration of diverse cultural perspectives on mental health, healing, and wellbeing, focusing on Indigenous, collectivist, faith-based, and Western models. students will learn about the importance of culturally responsive care and how to advocate for culturally safe mental health supports.
A 45-minute core training session covering the ambassador role, safety boundaries, practical stigma-reduction strategies, and student self-care.
A 40-minute interactive lesson for 7th-8th graders on the 'Bystander Effect' and practical, safe intervention strategies (the 4Ds) to transform from a passive bystander into an active upstander.
A 40-minute Social-Emotional Learning lesson for grades 7-8 focused on identifying healthy and unhealthy relationship patterns. Students explore the characteristics of respect and trust, recognize red flags like control and isolation, and discuss the nuances of digital-age relationships.
A 35-minute introductory lesson for high schoolers that demystifies mindfulness, teaching it as a practical tool for focus and emotional regulation through active experimentation with four distinct techniques.
A 45-minute workshop-style lesson designed for secondary students to empower them as mental health ambassadors. Students learn to conduct needs assessments, plan authentic campaigns, and measure their impact while aligning with TDSB wellbeing frameworks.
A 45-minute lesson for high school students focusing on life promotion through protective factors, meaningful connections, and a sense of purpose. This strengths-based lesson moves beyond risk to build hope and community belonging.
A comprehensive 45-minute lesson for high school students exploring the mechanics of anxiety, cognitive distortions, and evidence-based coping strategies through a destigmatizing and practical lens.
A 40-minute exploration of the neuroscience behind mental health, focusing on the stress response (amygdala vs. prefrontal cortex), the biological foundations of wellbeing, and practical strategies for emotional regulation.
A comprehensive 45-minute lesson for high schoolers to critically examine social media's impact on mental health, featuring a media analysis activity and personal digital audit.
A small group lesson for the Passport to Manhood program focusing on the multifaceted role of fatherhood, emphasizing presence, responsibility, and being a positive role model.
Simplified financial literacy lessons for students needing high-visual support and practical, functional application of budgeting concepts.
Students will learn the fundamentals of creating and maintaining a budget, distinguishing between needs and wants, and understanding fixed versus variable expenses.
A comprehensive workshop for middle and high school students to identify personal strengths, map emotional triggers, and develop actionable coping strategies for academic stress and testing seasons.
Focuses on Docility as the humble openness to being taught, linking it to the SEL skill of seeking help and accepting feedback. Students identify mentors and the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding their growth.