A 1:1 guided discussion framework designed to help 8th graders navigate the transition to high school, focusing specifically on managing increased academic rigor and workload through practical strategies and mindset shifts.
A lesson focusing on sensory grounding techniques to help students manage stress and improve focus.
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 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 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.
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 lesson focused on teaching 8th-grade students how to use the 'Three Before Me' strategy to advocate for themselves when schoolwork becomes challenging. It emphasizes independence, resourcefulness, and professional communication with teachers.
A self-awareness workshop focusing on energy management and social endurance, helping students identify social drainers and chargers.
A supportive final session for counseling groups focused on reflecting on interpersonal growth, shared experiences, and the process of saying goodbye.
A comprehensive Social-Emotional Learning lesson for middle schoolers exploring common mental health diagnoses and the power of coping skills during Mental Health Awareness Month.