A supportive final session for counseling groups focused on reflecting on interpersonal growth, shared experiences, and the process of saying goodbye.
A lesson focusing on sensory grounding techniques to help students manage stress and improve focus.
A 30-minute high school lesson designed to foster empathy and appreciation for school staff by exploring shared challenges and successes through storytelling and a collaborative mural.
An introductory lesson on the RIASEC Holland Codes where students take a career interest quiz, analyze their results, and explore different career pathways through global examples.
A foundational social skills lesson focused on the logistics of planning a hangout and the importance of making clear, actionable invitations versus vague ones.
A lesson focused on executive functioning skills, specifically prioritizing tasks using the Eisenhower Matrix and organizing them into a daily block schedule for maximum efficiency.
A focused lesson on executive functioning skills, specifically teaching students how to prioritize tasks using the Eisenhower Matrix and translate those priorities into a functional visual schedule.
A middle school lesson exploring the critical differences between playful teasing and harmful bullying, grounded in Second Step definitions of power imbalance, intent, and repetition.
A comprehensive psychoeducation lesson designed for teenage girls to explore mindfulness and gratitude as tools for managing anxiety and building self-esteem. Includes a 20+ slide presentation, a personal reflection journal, and a facilitator's guide.
A restorative activity focused on helping a 2nd grade student reflect on exclusionary behavior and create a plan for repair while maintaining self-esteem.
A comprehensive lesson guiding students through the process of viewing their academic year as a narrative journey, fostering resilience and a positive self-identity through the lens of the Hero's Journey.
A comprehensive lesson designed for 12th-grade special education students to master essential time management skills needed for the transition to college, focusing on planners, project chunking, and procrastination strategies.
An executive functioning workshop focused on helping students visualize and manage the small transitions (micro-moments) throughout their school day using a cartography-inspired mapping system.
Session 3 of the Heart Helpers program focused on identifying school-based emotions through the Popsicle Break interactive sharing activity.
This lesson builds on 'Reading the Room' by teaching students the 'Pivot Protocol'—the ability to shift behavior once a social cue is detected. Students will practice matching their internal energy to the environment, understanding expected vs. unexpected reactions, and using flexible thinking to navigate social shifts.
A proactive mental health lesson for middle schoolers that uses a 'system maintenance' metaphor to teach emotional self-regulation and burnout prevention. Students learn to identify personal stress signals and build a personalized toolkit of restorative practices.
A comprehensive lesson for middle schoolers to explore internal and external self-awareness, identifying their strengths, values, and emotional patterns.
A nature-based grounding lesson for 4th-7th graders that uses garden metaphors to teach emotional regulation and focus techniques. Students will learn the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method adapted for nature and create a personal 'Peace Patch' plan.
This lesson helps students distinguish between 'mean' behavior and 'bullying' by analyzing intent, frequency, and power dynamics through interactive scenarios and discussion.
A deep dive into the neuroscience of gratitude, exploring how thankfulness triggers chemical changes in the brain and strengthens neural pathways for long-term well-being. Students will map their own 'gratitude circuits' and practice evidence-based techniques to rewire their thinking.
A social work intervention focusing on overcoming task initiation barriers for high school students with ADHD. This lesson provides tactical strategies to bridge the gap between intention and action.
A comprehensive lesson designed for young adults to evaluate the health and balance of their friendships, focusing on identifying one-sided dynamics and practicing strategies for healthy reciprocity in both digital and in-person interactions.
A preparation lesson for students to practice self-advocacy and speaking skills ahead of their field trip to the Massachusetts State House. Students will build a personalized question for Representative Sean Garballey.