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 quick-fire 15-minute SEL lesson focused on helping 6th graders distinguish between passive, aggressive, and assertive responses when facing unkindness. Students learn the 'Backbone Method' to set firm, respectful boundaries.

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

A middle school SEL lesson focusing on conflict resolution, teaching 6th graders how to identify and choose between escalating or de-escalating a situation. Includes a detailed lesson plan and an interactive slide deck featuring real-world scenarios like social media rumors and group project drama.

A 6th-grade SEL lesson focused on distinguishing between harmless banter and hurtful communication, exploring intent vs. impact.

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.

Students practice applying their new skills to social situations and conflict resolution, concluding the group with a graduation ceremony.

Focuses on self-control and the power of the 'pause,' teaching students how to stop before reacting impulsively to high-intensity emotions.

Participants build a personal toolkit of 'cooling' strategies to lower their emotional temperature when they feel anger or frustration rising.

Students learn to identify the physical warning signs of big emotions and map out their personal 'triggers' using an engineering-themed alert system metaphor.

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 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.