A 4-session art therapy series for 8th graders to explore emotions and stress relief through creative expression and mindfulness, co-taught with the art teacher.
A high-energy, 30-minute social-emotional learning lesson where 8th graders use a 'Pit Stop' metaphor to analyze challenges and build actionable perseverance plans.
A comprehensive orientation for the Workforce Internship program, covering policies, expectations, and success strategies for new interns at Commonpoint Queens.
A 30-minute lesson designed to help students reflect on the impact of their teachers and create meaningful, personalized tokens of appreciation through writing and creative crafts.
A social-emotional lesson designed for young learners to navigate the difference between leading and being 'bossy,' focusing on self-regulation, flexible thinking, and kind communication.
A restorative and reflective lesson designed for independent completion by students in ISS. It focuses on re-learning the core principles of respect, taking accountability for specific incidents, and planning restorative actions to repair relationships and community standing.
A high-energy, practical small group session designed for 8th-grade boys to master de-escalation, empathy, and win-win negotiation.
A lesson designed to help 3rd graders identify sensory triggers, understand how sensory overload affects their emotions, and develop strategies for self-regulation and communication.
A comprehensive career exploration lesson for 6th-grade students, focusing on identifying personal interests and connecting them to career clusters. This lesson includes a professional counselor write-up addressing theoretical foundations, diverse learner needs, and systemic factors.
A foundational lesson for early learners (Pre-K to 1st Grade) that introduces the concept of choices and consequences through the metaphor of exploring a trail. Students learn to use simple decision trees to navigate everyday social and personal scenarios.
Students explore the concept of cooperation through the metaphor of building bridges, learning to share ideas, take turns, and contribute to a common goal. This lesson uses a construction theme to teach essential social-emotional skills for 2nd and 3rd graders.
A lesson designed for third-grade students to identify anger triggers and practice specific coping strategies like movement breaks and sensory input.
A comprehensive lesson for adults on emotional regulation and mindfulness, focusing on identifying intense emotions and practicing grounding techniques.