A CBT-based lesson for neurodivergent students focusing on identifying cognitive distortions, breaking the help-rejecting loop, and mastering the art of venting vs. problem-solving through a character-design lens.
A social-emotional learning lesson for 5th graders focused on navigating interactions with adults through active listening, appropriate communication, and respecting personal space.
A comprehensive counseling lesson for 3rd-5th graders focusing on the intersection of friendship, mindful communication, and personal responsibility. Students learn to cultivate healthy relationships through the metaphor of a garden.
This third session focuses on the mastery of emotional regulation strategies. Students recap the definition of bullying and then dive into a 'Strategy Lab' where they practice identifying internal emotional triggers and selecting specific coping skills to maintain positive behavior and meet their IEP objectives.
A lesson introducing growth vs. fixed mindset through academic and social scenarios with a focus on reframing thoughts.
A lesson designed to help middle schoolers navigate the complexity of their emotions by moving beyond basic terms like 'mad' or 'sad' to identify specific, nuanced feelings using a three-layer feelings wheel.
Students learn to activate their North Star 'Star Power' by managing testing jitters, using the 'Power of Yet', and mastering strategic tools to stay calm and focused during the NJSLA.
A lesson focused on developing emotional literacy by teaching students to decode their physical sensations and thoughts as signals for specific emotions, featuring the STOP technique for self-regulation.
A lesson for 8th graders exploring the link between personal expectations and emotional responses, featuring the Mad-Sad-Meh-Glad framework.