This lesson introduces middle school students in therapeutic settings to the concept of working memory using the 'Mental Workbench' analogy. Students will practice auditory and visual-spatial memory tasks and learn strategies to manage 'cognitive overload' in a supportive environment.

A 30-minute mini-lesson for middle schoolers focusing on four key social-emotional challenges: peer conflict, stress management, gossip, and anger control. Students read research-backed strategies and practice through discussion.

A 30-minute Social Emotional Learning lesson designed for middle schoolers to develop strategies for managing defiance, peer conflict, impulsivity, and disengagement. Students explore 'Cool Head' tools to navigate challenging classroom situations effectively.

A hands-on STEM and guidance lesson where students use electronic logic gates (AND/OR) to model and solve real-life decision-making scenarios, bridging technical skills with social-emotional reasoning.

A multi-session series designed to address relational aggression by building empathy, identifying harmful social patterns, and empowering students with self-advocacy tools.

A lesson designed for middle school students to master the art of reading verbal and non-verbal social cues, focusing on empathy and effective communication in real-world scenarios.

Consolidating gains, celebrating growth, and creating a sustainable plan for maintaining the 'preferred future' independently.

Developing a specific 'work win' strategy by focusing on past successes with task completion and academic engagement.