A sports-themed lesson for 5th-9th graders on inhibitory control, teaching students to 'intercept' impulsive thoughts by recognizing physical triggers and utilizing the micro-moment before a reaction.
A visually-driven lesson designed for 9th-grade students with low literacy skills to understand why they avoid difficult tasks and learn simple strategies to start working. The lesson uses a 'System Error' theme to de-stigmatize task avoidance as a brain-based response.
A social-emotional learning lesson for high schoolers exploring the psychological roots of task avoidance, focusing on how stress, trauma, and the brain's survival instincts can hinder academic focus.
A lesson designed to help middle school students understand the Parent Accommodation Cycle through the lens of a daily morning stomach ache, focusing on how patterns of avoidance reinforce anxiety.
A lesson focused on non-traditional grounding techniques for teenagers, moving beyond basic breathing exercises to explore physical, mental, and object-based anchors.
A lesson for 5th graders to apply the 'Orange Cog' by analyzing characters in stories or films, identifying their complex emotions through actions, dialogue, and inner thoughts.
A comprehensive lesson on emotional regulation, teaching students practical strategies for managing frustration through breathing, seeking support from trusted adults, and utilizing a designated cool-down space.