A comprehensive guide to understanding paychecks, including gross vs. net pay, tax deductions, and the anatomy of a pay stub. Students will learn how to read their earnings statements and manage their direct deposit information.

This lesson empowers students to identify unfair treatment and provides a step-by-step framework for self-advocacy, including 'I' statements and formal complaint procedures.

A 50-minute interactive workshop for high school girls focused on the power of sisterhood, navigating the nuances of Black girlhood, and understanding personal friendship styles inspired by Dr. Joy Harden Bradford's 'Sisterhood Heals'.

A 15-minute lesson exploring the pitfalls of 'downward social comparison' and how to build authentic self-esteem without diminishing others. Students will learn that true confidence comes from personal growth rather than putting others down.

The final session focuses on long-term maintenance and 'relapse prevention.' Students will create a take-home survival kit and celebrate their growth within the collective.

Students will explore a variety of sensory and cognitive coping strategies. They will evaluate which techniques work best for them and begin building their personal 'Coping Menu'.

This session introduces mindfulness as a tool for presence. Students will practice breathwork and a body scan, discussing how to integrate these small moments into a busy high school schedule.

The first session focuses on establishing the group's foundation, including ethical guidelines, confidentiality, and the basic 'Anchor' grounding technique. Students will identify how anxiety physically manifests in their bodies.

A concise 15-minute introduction to classroom norms centered on the core values of Respect, Integrity, and Safety. Students will define these values and commit to a shared culture of success.