Session 3 of the Value Shield program. Students master actionable refusal strategies, learn to set firm personal boundaries, and practice maintaining connection while saying no.
A 3-5 day small group social-emotional learning lesson series designed for upper elementary students (grades 3-5) to identify complex emotions (frustrated, angry, worried, embarrassed, sad, and calm) and explore how feelings change over time, using a meteorological weather-tracking theme.
Students apply unit learning to a chosen career or post-secondary education path, identifying workplace accommodations and constructing a self-advocacy plan.
A Tier 3 intensive coaching intervention designed to help 7th-grade students build self-confidence and sustainable habits around fitness, diet, and personal follow-through. The lesson features a structured clinical coach guide, an engaging student goal-setting and tracking workbook, and a collaborative progress contract.
An interactive lesson bundle designed to teach middle schoolers how to advocate for themselves by asking teachers for help effectively, professionally, and confidently.
A cognitive behavioral lesson designed for sixth graders to evaluate the size of academic and school-related stressors and align their reactions accordingly.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework and resources designed to establish a positive, respectful, and high-achieving school culture at West Lee Middle School.
A social-emotional learning lesson that equips middle and high school students with a physical, tactile 'Self-Kindness Compass' to guide self-talk and practice self-compassion during unstructured times or moments of self-criticism.
A structured counseling lesson designed for a 16-year-old student to address anger-induced screen-seeking behavior and build self-directed limits on tech use. Combining CBT and Motivational Interviewing, this lesson equips the counselor and student with tools to de-escalate emotional reactivity and establish sustainable digital boundaries.
A specialized individual social-emotional learning lesson designed for 1-on-1 telehealth or therapy sessions. Helps individual students recognize the Red Zone, regulate big reactions to "no" using the Size of the Problem scale, practice at-home coping strategies, and use "I" statements constructively over screen-share.
A comprehensive 4-hour training curriculum for first-year camp counselors at the Metro West YMCA. This training establishes essential safety norms, communication habits, and the 'FARM' reward culture to set staff up for a high-impact summer.
A transition lesson designed to prepare rising 9th graders for connecting with their high school counselor. Focuses on setting boundaries, reducing stigma around asking for help, and proactive outreach.
Under the Pre-ETS category of Counseling on Post-Secondary Opportunities, this lesson equips transitioning high school students with knowledge of workplace accommodations, visible/invisible disabilities, and self-advocacy. Students explore equity rights to prepare for post-secondary career and vocational opportunities.
The grand finale week of the curriculum. Students execute a massive live bracket tournament and showcase their esports career portfolios.
Covers mental stamina, character matchup analysis, and competitive coaching roles. Students learn how to analyze gameplay video (VOD review) and support team members mentally.
Team-based competitive Minecraft gameplay including Bedwars, Spleef, and build-offs. Teaches communication, tournament coordination, brackets, and conflict resolution.
Introduction to competitive Minecraft building and speed builds. Explores the career of game design, map making, and spatial visualization.
Advanced mechanical study of Smash Ultimate focusing on frame data, hitboxes, and stage control. Integrates shoutcasting, live commentary skills, and vocal health.