An interactive workshop for K-12 school counselors focused on best practices for writing clear, concise progress notes to track student growth and meet legal standards.
A supportive session for parents at Burlington Public Schools focused on enhancing parenting skills, self-care, and family relationships through the Parenting Journey program.
Consolidating all tools into a final system maintenance plan, graduating as Chief Systems Architects.
Navigating social networks, peer groups, and the 'Spotlight Glitch' of social anxiety.
Identifying 'code errors' or cognitive distortions and learning how to rewrite internal scripts.
Practicing relaxation techniques to 'cool the core' and lower system temperature when sensors are high.
Introducing the 'System Reset' (grounding) to stabilize the processor during sudden high-stress events.
Identifying the specific environmental and social 'bugs' or triggers that trip the system's alarm.
Helping students identify physical signs of anxiety as hardware signals or 'sensors' that alert the system to potential stress.
An introductory session to explain that anxiety is a built-in security protocol that sometimes becomes too sensitive. Students learn to view their minds as highly efficient systems that just need more tools for handling stress.
A focused session on postsecondary self-advocacy, teaching students with learning differences how to communicate their needs to professors and employers. The lesson emphasizes the transition from high school's automatic support to the self-initiated systems of college and the workplace.
A lesson for grades 3-4 on the "Link" strategy for building on ideas and identifying team strengths.
A lesson for grades 3-4 on grounding techniques and practicing gratitude to build a positive mental "weather map."
A lesson for grades 3-4 on setting milestones and maintaining effort through the middle of a difficult task.
A lesson for grades 3-4 on identifying community "ripples" and planning small-scale service projects within the school.
A lesson for grades 3-4 focused on using assertive I-Statements and understanding different points of view during disagreements.
A lesson for grades 3-4 on deeper problem solving, distinguishing fact from opinion, and investigating the root cause of issues.
A K-2 lesson on sharing and taking turns to complete simple group activities on the shared trail.
A K-2 lesson on basic emotional regulation using the "Five Senses Search" to stay calm and happy.
A K-2 lesson focused on trying again and using the "Power of Yet" through simple physical challenges.
A K-2 lesson introducing the concept of helping others and noticing needs in the immediate classroom community.
A K-2 lesson teaching Pathfinders to identify feelings and use simple "Peace Breaths" to manage disagreements.
A foundational lesson for K-2 Pathfinders focused on basic problem identification and curious thinking using simplified logic.
A lesson teaching Pathfinders the power of teamwork and collaboration, focusing on active listening, sharing ideas, and the "Link" strategy to achieve shared goals.
A lesson focused on mindfulness and emotional regulation, teaching Pathfinders how to stay centered using grounding techniques and a positive mindset.