Visualizing a confident future self and setting actionable personal growth goals.
A 3-lesson unit on culture, identity, empathy, and building an inclusive school community. Students explore the cultural iceberg, share personal perspective narratives, and collaborate on actionable school-wide inclusion plans.
A small-group counseling kit designed to help rising middle schoolers identify, discuss, and unpack the emotional baggage and academic pressures associated with school transitions.
A single-page printable student sorting worksheet where students classify 8 common middle school stressors into 'Carry-on' (things they control) vs. 'Checked baggage' (things they cannot control).
A three-part social-emotional learning curriculum designed specifically for middle school boys to develop self-esteem, manage digital pressure, and build authentic peer relationships.
A lesson introducing a retro-game-themed problem-solving and self-regulation model called 'Brain Brakes' for middle schoolers. Students learn to 'Pause' when emotions run high, 'Scan' the situation, 'Select' options, 'Score' pros and cons, and 'Play' their best choice.
A 2-page student-facing reflection booklet styled as a 'Customs Logbook' for students to identify personal stressors and create their transition plans.
A 3-day small group curriculum for middle schoolers (grades 6-8) focused on cooperation, role delegation, navigating power dynamics, and ensuring equitable team participation. Aligns with CASEL's Relationship Skills and Responsible Decision-Making core competencies.
A modern, high-accountability framework for active listening and structured peer discussion in middle and high school classrooms. Includes an anchor chart, introductory slides, and a teacher facilitation guide.
A 2-page print-ready sheet of 8 customizable, travel-themed discussion cards styled as 'Boarding Passes' with cutting guides for school counselors to cut out and use.
An engaging, science-themed counseling lesson where students become 'researchers' to test, rate, and formulate their own personalized mental health coping tools. Students track their emotional 'reactions' and compile a custom recipe for self-care and emotional regulation.
An engaging 6-slide presentation deck that visualizes the travel and baggage metaphor to guide the small-group session from check-in to coping skills.
