A 30-minute lesson for 12th graders focused on restorative practices. Students learn a 3-step framework (Acknowledge, Amends, Commit) to repair harm and apply it to real-world or hypothetical scenarios.
A comprehensive lesson designed to help high school seniors and their families decode financial aid award letters, calculate true out-of-pocket costs, and compare offers across different institutions. Students will learn the difference between gift aid and self-help aid while mastering the math of college costs.
A resource package for parents to foster resilience and independent problem-solving in their children, focusing on academic and social hurdles.
This lesson focuses on the essential social-emotional and professional skill of following directives from authority figures. Students will learn strategies for maintaining respect and professionalism even when they disagree with a rule or don't understand the immediate reasoning behind a command.
A collection of group therapy icebreakers focused on exploring shared experiences, building empathy, and recognizing common emotional threads among participants.
A lesson where students investigate diverse leaders across history, community, and industries to understand the qualities and impact of leadership.
A high-impact, science-backed 30-minute session for seniors on using paced breathing as a physiological 'remote control' for their nervous system. Students learn the mechanics of the 4-7-8 technique and track its immediate impact on their stress levels.
A 30-minute social-emotional learning lesson for 12th graders to identify personal emotional triggers, recognize early physiological warning signs, and pair them with specific coping strategies.
A set of reflective tools designed to gather student perspectives on school discipline and classroom environment, specifically focusing on the 'Bobcat Den' experience.
A comprehensive bulletin board kit designed for TRC students to navigate campus resources and manage social/academic anxiety through confidence-building tools and clear support channels.
Final reflections on social integration and a post-assessment to measure growth in transition readiness.
Identifying mental health resources, managing stress, and setting healthy boundaries in a new social and academic landscape.
Fundamental financial skills for students, covering budgeting, understanding hidden costs, and making smart financial choices in college.
Navigating university-level academics, including syllabus management, communicating with professors, and developing independent study habits.
Practical strategies for time management, prioritization, and overcoming the procrastination traps common in a less-structured university environment.
Introduction to the university transition, including a pre-assessment of student readiness and a reflection on high school legacy and future goals.
A lesson focused on navigating unrequited feelings, respecting emotional boundaries, and developing resilience when others do not mirror our emotions. Students explore the concept of reciprocity and practice coping strategies for handling social and romantic disappointment.
A comprehensive lesson designed for teenagers to cultivate self-worth, combat negative self-talk, and build a personalized 'Resilience Kit' for emotional well-being.
A specialized individual session focused on reframing mistakes and building a growth mindset through hands-on activities and guided discussion.
A lesson focused on agency, accountability, and personal responsibility for witty high schoolers, using a business/entrepreneurship metaphor. Students explore internal versus external locus of control through the lens of being a 'CEO' vs. an 'Entry-Level Employee.'
A capstone lesson where students assemble their personal 'Mind Mechanic Toolkit,' integrating all previous skills for long-term resilience and maintenance.