This lesson prepares students for professional environments by teaching them how to effectively participate in, contribute to, and lead professional meetings, both in-person and virtually.
A 2-session therapeutic sequence focused on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) for adults with bipolar disorder, specifically targeting decentering and thought defusion to view intense cognitive shifts as passing mental events rather than absolute facts.
The second session introduces active cognitive defusion practices, allowing clients to separate themselves from automatic narrative loops, hypomanic acceleration, and depressive rumination.
An interactive guided worksheet for mapping persistent narrative loops, naming automatic internal storylines, and applying customized cognitive defusion tools.
A four-part scaffolded social-emotional learning unit for high schoolers (grades 9-12) focused on developing time management, personal responsibility, balance, goal-setting, and leadership within a community context. Each grade level builds on the prior, transitioning from individual preparation to community leadership.
The opening session establishes the foundational skill of decentering, helping clients view cognitive symptoms of bipolar disorder (hypomanic leaps and depressive rifts) as passing mental waves rather than objective realities.
A set of 6 beautiful, printable discussion and cognitive defusion prompt cards for in-session exploration of narrative loops and automatic self-criticism.
A suite of clinical protocols utilizing values realignment to help clients navigate key life transitions and match daily behavior to their core identity.
A professional 2-hour virtual wellness workshop designed specifically for higher education and adult educators. The session addresses digital boundary setting, grading workloads, energy leaks, and systemic burnout, transforming participants from passive listeners into active problem-solvers.
A visual client psychoeducation handout illustrating cognitive fusion vs. defusion, featuring three powerful metaphors (Leaves on a Stream, Sky and Clouds, and Passengers on a Bus) specifically tailored for bipolar mood shifts.
A comprehensive stress-management curriculum designed for small-group counseling, covering advanced cognitive, physical, organizational, and interpersonal coping strategies. Aligned with the Burlington Public Schools Portrait of a Graduate (focusing on Resilience, Self-Awareness, and Communication) and the Massachusetts School Counseling Framework standards.
A highly active, experience-based social skills lesson designed to help participants practice introducing themselves, starting conversations, and discovering common interests through interactive group challenges and visual prompts.
A highly structured 2-page clinician guide outlining active cognitive defusion interventions, scripts for the 'Leaves on a Stream' and 'Sky and Clouds' metaphors, and strategies for managing extreme cognitive fusion in bipolar shifts.
