A movie-based exploration of professional adaptability, personal values, and the cost of ambition through the lens of 'The Devil Wears Prada'. Students analyze character transformations and define their own boundaries for career success.

A vocational training lesson designed to help students master the job application process, from online profile management on Indeed to mastering the interview and follow-up.

A 20-minute introductory lesson for high school seniors focusing on the differences, benefits, and practical steps of internships and apprenticeships as post-secondary pathways.

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 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 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.

A collection of formal certificates for a high school academic awards ceremony, recognizing students who have earned their academic letter and subsequent pins for multi-year achievement.

Students practice applying their new skills to social situations and conflict resolution, concluding the group with a graduation ceremony.

Focuses on self-control and the power of the 'pause,' teaching students how to stop before reacting impulsively to high-intensity emotions.

Participants build a personal toolkit of 'cooling' strategies to lower their emotional temperature when they feel anger or frustration rising.

Students learn to identify the physical warning signs of big emotions and map out their personal 'triggers' using an engineering-themed alert system metaphor.

A simple, direct lesson for high school students on practical strategies to de-escalate conflicts and avoid physical altercations. Focuses on immediate 'cool down' techniques and effective communication.

A 30-minute counseling session focused on teaching and practicing the box breathing technique to manage stress and anxiety.

A lesson focused on equipping students with task initiation strategies and goal-setting techniques to maximize their performance during state exams.

A comprehensive training module for new employees covering essential workplace policies including attendance, behavior, and safety protocols through instruction and case studies.

A comprehensive psychoeducational lesson for high schoolers exploring the normative and adaptive nature of sadness, including CBT techniques, coping strategies, and social scenario analysis.

A foundational unit pretest designed to assess student prior knowledge on credit, debt management, reports, and scores, tailored for students who may struggle with complex reading tasks.

A fast-paced 30-minute lesson designed to help 8th-grade students recognize different types of peer influence and develop concrete refusal strategies. Students move from defining peer pressure to practicing 'out' plans through realistic social scenarios.

A comprehensive lesson for teenagers to categorize the 'size' of life's problems and match them with appropriate emotional reactions and practical solutions in school and social settings.

This lesson covers the fundamentals of interpreting non-verbal cues and the step-by-step process of starting and maintaining engaging conversations.

A comprehensive high school life skills lesson on budgeting within the Rochester, NY economy, featuring realistic job data, housing costs, and unexpected life scenarios.

A remote-friendly social work lesson focusing on impulse control, personal boundaries, and academic self-monitoring for middle school students. It uses an aviation/pilot theme to help students visualize 'steering' their own actions and responsibilities.

This lesson teaches 10th-12th grade students the essential shift from high school support systems to adult self-advocacy. Students will develop professional communication strategies for navigating large-scale academic and professional environments.

A lesson for high school seniors to navigate the emotional transition of graduation by distinguishing between healthy closure and avoidance. Students identify key people, places, and roles to create a personalized plan for meaningful goodbyes and intentional transitions.

A high school lesson focused on the power of gratitude and intentional closure. Students reflect on their school year, identify influential individuals, and learn to craft authentic messages of appreciation.

A high-energy, 30-minute simulation where students pick a career, calculate monthly take-home pay, and navigate adult expenses using a color-coded budget template designed for diverse learners.

Focuses on self-control and self-management through the lens of self-care rather than self-correction, helping students navigate challenges with grace.

A deep dive into emotional awareness and self-compassion, teaching students to welcome all feelings with curiosity and kindness.

Students explore the concept of intrinsic value and identity, learning that their worth is separate from their achievements or behaviors.

A 20-minute remote session designed for middle school students to master conflict prevention through trigger identification, the 'Stop, Think, Act' method, and 'I' statements. This lesson aims to reduce behavioral referrals by providing concrete technical tools for emotional regulation.

A high-impact 20-minute group activity that identifies the 'inner critic' in academic settings and explores how it impacts motivation and self-esteem. Students will conduct an 'academic audit' to transform anxious thoughts into motivational strategies.

A lesson for 7th graders on the 'Social-Emotional Chain Reaction,' focusing on how our behaviors impact others' feelings and actions. Students will practice perspective-taking and conflict resolution strategies to 're-engineer' social outcomes.

A comprehensive introduction to the essential soft skills and professional behaviors required for success in any workplace, from communication to problem-solving.

A 30-minute 1-on-1 session designed to help 11th-grade students navigate a new medical diagnosis by focusing on emotional processing, communication strategies with loved ones, and building self-advocacy skills.

A social-emotional learning lesson focused on identifying emotional triggers and mastering communication techniques to de-escalate peer conflict. Students analyze the 'chemistry' of conflict and practice specific verbal tools to lower the emotional temperature of tense situations.

A targeted individual counseling lesson for high schoolers to identify the root causes of procrastination and build practical momentum tools.

A lesson focused on helping teenagers understand the mechanics of anger, identify physical triggers, and apply cognitive reframing and de-escalation techniques in various environments.

Students explore the critical distinction between personal responsibility and the decision-making process, learning to identify when they are fulfilling an obligation versus making a choice. Through case studies and a 'choice matrix' activity, they analyze how these two concepts interact in real-world scenarios.

A lesson designed to help students identify their 'Yellow Zone' physical signals and implement self-regulation strategies like deep breathing and mental reframing before escalating to the 'Red Zone'. Students will build a personal dashboard of coping tools and practice applying them to real-world scenarios.

An individual counseling session for high school students focusing on managing social and generalized anxiety through somatic awareness, grounding techniques, and social scripting.

A lesson focused on helping students recognize the early physical and mental warning signs of anger to improve emotional self-regulation.