A 45-minute lesson for 6th graders focused on personal responsibility and developing effective daily routines for academic success.
A comprehensive lesson on navigating the termination phase of the student-counselor relationship, focusing on celebrating growth, managing emotions, and planning for the future.
The second session dives into the core of friendship and social influence, helping students understand their roles as leaders within their peer groups.
The first session of PACT focuses on establishing the group's purpose, fostering initial connections, and building a foundation of trust among participants.
A calm, nature-themed 60-minute psychoeducation session for teens focused on the normative and adaptive nature of emotions, featuring interactive slides and discussion prompts.
This lesson helps students with ADHD master self-control using the 'Inner Remote' metaphor. It focuses on filtering thoughts through the THINK acronym and provides practical tools for managing impulses during difficult transitions and social interactions.
A 30-minute small group counseling session focused on exploring self-identity through values, strengths, and future aspirations. Students work in pairs to reflect on their internal "blueprint" and share insights with one another.
A 30-minute small group counseling session designed for two students to explore their core values, strengths, and future aspirations through a structured "blueprint" metaphor.
A high-energy teamwork activity where participants must coordinate movements using strings to control a single marker and trace complex paths.
A lesson focused on self-reflection and emotional awareness, helping students process their daily experiences through visual metaphors.
A lesson exploring the critical differences between professional and social communication, helping students identify when to use each style and how to 'level up' their messaging.
A group counseling lesson for 6th-grade boys focused on developing impulse control, recognizing triggers, and managing physical aggression through direct instruction and reflection.
A creative project where students author and illustrate original children's books that teach essential life lessons and core values to younger peers.
Explores personal history and resilience by identifying personal strengths and role models to navigate future challenges.
Focuses on citizenship and interpersonal skills by using the metaphor of building bridges to resolve conflicts and connect with others in their community.
Students use geographical concepts to map their emotions and identify "safe places," building self-awareness and emotional regulation.
A set of tools designed to help middle school students master the executive function skills of organization and task initiation through structured accountability.
A counseling lesson for 6th graders focused on managing anger and frustration within friendships. It covers identifying physical triggers, slowing down reactions, and using constructive communication.
A goal-setting workshop where students 'reverse engineer' a long-term aspiration into immediate, manageable steps. Focuses on clarity, motivation, and overcoming potential obstacles.
Students identify personal stress triggers and develop a 'relief valve' system of coping strategies. The lesson focuses on recognizing physical signs of stress and planning proactive responses.
Students explore the layers of their identity, distinguishing between how they see themselves and how they are perceived by others. Includes a guided activity to create a multi-layered identity map.
Reflecting on progress and celebrating the mission's success. Students create a 'Stay-in-Orbit' plan for long-term consistency.
Identifying the ground crew. Students learn how to communicate when they are struggling and who at home and school can help them 'launch' on tough days.
Building practical morning routines. Students create a 'Pre-Flight Checklist' to ensure a successful launch from home to school every morning.
Focuses on the social benefits of school and building a sense of belonging. Students identify their 'Satellite Team'—friends and staff who make school a place they want to be.