A trauma-informed small group lesson for high schoolers focused on post-traumatic growth and building resilience through the metaphor of Kintsugi. Includes strengths identification, cognitive reframing, and narrative storytelling.
A comprehensive lesson designed to help homeless high school students navigate complex public benefit systems, understand their rights under McKinney-Vento, and manage the documentation required for stability and post-secondary success.
This lesson introduces 9th-grade students to personal values and motivation. Through interactive discussion and a values-alignment debate, students explore how their core beliefs drive their daily actions and long-term goals.
A comprehensive intervention designed to help students identify and challenge cognitive distortions during high-stakes testing seasons, focusing on cognitive reframing techniques to build resilience.
A 20-minute targeted session to help 10th-grade students overcome task paralysis using the 5-minute rule, micro-stepping, and environmental control.
A mentor-facilitated program designed to build student confidence through positive self-talk, growth mindset exercises, and practical coping strategies. The materials provide a structured but flexible framework for meaningful 1-on-1 sessions.
Explores professional communication and organization using digital calendars for shift management and navigating professional social media for networking.
Focuses on the digital job search process, including navigating online applications, uploading resumes, and maintaining internet safety and privacy during the search.
An introduction to workplace computer use, covering hardware basics, logging in, file management, and creating professional memos using word processing software.
A comprehensive lesson on workplace prioritization and task management across food service, office, and janitorial roles. Students learn to distinguish between urgent and important tasks using real-world scenarios.
A collection of tools to help students in residential settings prepare for their school day through social-emotional reflection.
A life skills lesson focused on kitchen safety, following recipe directions, and sequencing steps for baking brownies. Designed for high school students with moderate support needs.
A 20-minute intensive focused on the critical skill of reading and following multi-step instructions within the context of applying for summer jobs and volunteer positions. Students will learn the "Read-First" strategy to avoid common pitfalls in professional applications.
This lesson focuses on the intersection of spring cleaning, mental health, and self-advocacy. Students learn the health benefits of a clean environment, safety protocols for cleaning, and how to effectively communicate their needs to caregivers for support and supplies.
A practical, teen-focused lesson on identifying and reframing cognitive distortions to manage anger and improve self-esteem using the 'Thought Flip' technique.
A counseling session focused on helping teenagers understand the mechanics of anger through a CBT lens while maintaining a person-centered, validating environment. This lesson includes psychoeducation, trigger identification, and concrete coping skills.