A final session focused on identifying personal strengths and reframing challenges as opportunities for growth.

Students will map out their support networks and practice assertive communication for seeking help.

Practical application of grounding techniques and mindfulness to manage overwhelming emotions.

Students will explore the importance of flexible routines and identify low-cost self-care habits.

Introduction to healthy coping strategies and the development of a personalized coping skills menu.

Students will learn to identify the physical and emotional signs of stress and recognize their personal triggers.

A guided session focused on acknowledging the feeling of loneliness after the loss of a father and creating a personal space for remembrance.

A discussion-based lesson teaching students how to navigate difficult interpersonal dynamics with teachers and peers using diplomatic communication and emotional regulation.

A mini-lesson for 8th graders exploring the statistical relationship between educational attainment and lifetime earnings, featuring data visualization and critical discussion about career paths.

An 8th-grade leadership lesson where students research a future college or career path and design a varsity-style pennant to showcase their findings and required leadership traits.

A comprehensive parent workshop designed to introduce families to the multi-faceted role of middle school counselors, covering academic, social-emotional, and career support.

A comprehensive lesson focused on helping students identify academic, social, environmental, and schedule changes while practicing specific coping strategies. Includes visual aids, scenarios, and tracking tools for ERMHS goals.

A discussion-based lesson focused on self-advocacy skills, specifically setting healthy boundaries and requesting help or clarity in various social and academic situations.

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.

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

A foundational lesson on career research and exploration, focusing on key terminology and real-world application through career scenarios.

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