A comprehensive toolkit designed to help students manage test-related stress through breathing techniques, positive mindset shifts, and practical preparation strategies.

A practical financial literacy lesson where students evaluate three different car options (economy, mid-range, and luxury) to determine which best fits a monthly budget using simple payment calculations.

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.

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

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 collection of promotional materials to recruit parent volunteers for Dana Middle School's student-led Ally Action Program.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

A lesson focused on developing social inference and prediction skills for middle schoolers, focusing on common social settings like school, the bus, and online gaming environments.

A 30-minute lesson for 7th graders to understand the connection between emotions and behaviors, introducing a two-step pause strategy to improve self-regulation and decision-making.

A comprehensive lesson on conversational turn-taking using themed prompt cards to build social-emotional skills and active listening.

A targeted social skills lesson focusing on the 'Social Filter' concept. Students will learn to distinguish between 'Think' and 'Say', understand the difference between intent and impact, and practice empathy by considering how their words affect others.

A lesson focused on essential digital literacy skills, including identifying credible sources, protecting personal information, and understanding one's digital footprint.

This lesson introduces students to the core concepts of digital literacy, focusing on lateral reading, source evaluation, and identifying misinformation in online environments.

Practical application of CBT through thought reframing flashcards, social scenario practice, and self-esteem building activities.

A comprehensive lesson designed for middle schoolers to navigate the complexities of peer pressure. Students will identify different types of pressure, understand the psychology behind why we feel it, and practice concrete refusal strategies through interactive scenarios.

A lesson designed to help students navigate major transitions like moving homes or changing classes by providing tools for stress management and self-advocacy.

Esta lección ayuda a los adolescentes a identificar sus valores fundamentales y a utilizarlos como una brújula para navegar situaciones difíciles, utilizando los cuatro pilares de DBT para tomar decisiones alineadas con su "Mente Sabia".

A comprehensive self-management lesson that uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles to help students move from a blame mindset to taking full responsibility for their actions. Students analyze characters from 'Inside Out 2' and 'The Boy at the Back of the Class' to understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Day 2 of a 2-day sequence exploring viral reputations, the impact of online actions on others, and balancing authenticity with public sharing.