An alternate Week 9 lesson focusing on cognitive focus and "Signal vs. Noise" filtering. Students simulate a submarine mission, practicing sustained attention through silent observation and cognitive filtering tasks without physical movement.
This lesson helps students explore the feelings associated with housing changes and provides tools for managing worry and uncertainty. It emphasizes that while living situations may change, the student's value and their 'inner home' remain constant.
Focuses on long-term goal setting and identifying personal passions. Students learn the SMART goal framework and engage in a guided visualization to plan their post-graduation paths.
Focuses on the science of stress and developing a personalized toolkit of healthy coping strategies. Students learn to differentiate between productive stress and burnout and practice immediate grounding techniques.
An introductory session for high school girls focused on identifying stressors and practicing mindfulness and relaxation techniques as healthy coping mechanisms.
Focuses on identifying healthy and unhealthy relationship patterns. Students learn to recognize red and green flags and practice setting healthy boundaries with friends, family, and partners.
Focuses on building self-esteem by identifying personal strengths and reframing negative self-talk. Students will explore the difference between self-esteem and self-compassion through discussion and reflective activities.
A foundational 60-minute lesson introducing K-3 students to the concept of Executive Functioning using the 'Brain Captain' metaphor. Students explore the 9 core mental departments through interactive group activities and self-reflection.
A 20-minute 1:1 reflection session using a hot air balloon metaphor to help students evaluate their progress, celebrate successes, and identify areas for support.
A 35-minute interactive lesson for middle schoolers focusing on the mechanics of active listening and the depth of empathy, moving from 'hearing' to truly 'understanding' without jumping to solutions.