A dynamic lesson focused on mastering active listening through the metaphor of audio engineering, helping middle schoolers tune out distractions and tune into connection.
A 30-minute group session designed to help students navigate relationships with adults, focusing on maintaining respect during conflicts and identifying support systems when they feel unheard or treated unfairly.
A suite of professional case note templates for school counselors, designed for efficiency and clarity in documenting student support sessions. These templates follow a blue and gold theme and utilize best-practice intervention checklists.
A 35-minute SEL session for 7th-grade girls focused on empathy and the impact of words, designed for a group that may be resistant or 'tough' while accommodating shy students.
A 35-minute SEL session focused on the 'Stop and Think' method, understanding consequences, and using calming strategies to make responsible decisions.
A focused 6th-grade lesson on time management, prioritization, and student responsibilities, teaching practical strategies like the 'Big Rocks' method and distraction management.
A 30-minute counseling session designed to help students navigate parental pressure and the feeling of being misunderstood by articulating their emotions clearly and maintaining control over their reactions.
A 20-minute counseling session for an 8th-grade student with an intellectual disability to help them identify and respond to uncomfortable situations using body signals and clear communication.
A high-energy, 35-minute session designed for 8th-grade girls to explore internal motivation and create a visual representation of their personal goals.
A final simulation of the PSAT environment followed by a detailed review of common challenges and personal goal setting for future test performance.
Comprehensive review of PSAT math domains, including Algebra, Problem Solving, and Data Analysis, focusing on both multiple-choice and student-produced response questions.
An introduction to the PSAT 8/9 purpose and format, followed by deep-dive strategies for the Reading and Writing modules, including vocabulary in context and evidence-based comprehension.
A 35-minute session on setting realistic, meaningful goals using the 'Blueprint' method to help students visualize their future success and break it down into actionable steps.
A 35-minute lesson focused on building confidence and normalizing asking for help for 6th-grade girls. The lesson uses a 'Power Moves' theme to frame self-advocacy as a strength.
A quick 15-minute SEL warm-up focused on developing social filters. Students learn to distinguish between internal thoughts and appropriate external speech using a 'Thought Traffic' metaphor.
A creative counseling session designed for students who are hesitant to share feelings verbally. This lesson uses a "Hidden Gallery" art activity to explore the difference between public personas and private emotions in a low-pressure, symbolic way.
A two-day exploration of the 'Friendship Peer-a-mid' levels, helping students understand the spectrum of social connections from friendly greetings to close friendships, and how to navigate the transitions between them.
This lesson focuses on executive functioning skills, specifically task initiation. Students will practice strategies to overcome procrastination and "get started" on challenging academic tasks through realistic role-playing scenarios.
A lesson where students build a personalized toolkit of coping strategies and an advocacy plan based on their environmental needs.
A lesson exploring how teacher approaches like positive reinforcement influence student self-regulation and coping strategies through cause-and-effect analysis.
Focuses on developing practical social skills, effective communication strategies, and mindfulness tools to stay present during social interactions.
Focuses on identifying social fears and creating a 'Bravery Ladder' to gradually face them through planned exposure steps.
A foundational lesson introducing students to the nature of social anxiety, the cycle of avoidance, and initial coping strategies like relaxation and mindfulness.
A comprehensive lesson on digital citizenship, focusing on web ethics, personal safety, and responsible online behavior for middle school students.
A therapeutic activity designed to help middle and high school students distinguish between child and adult responsibilities during family transitions like divorce. This lesson focuses on establishing healthy emotional boundaries and reducing parentification.