This lesson teaches students the fundamentals of self-advocacy through assertive communication. Students will learn to distinguish between passive, aggressive, and assertive styles and practice using 'I-statements' in various real-world scenarios.
Focuses on long-term goal setting and identifying personal passions. Students learn the SMART goal framework and engage in a guided visualization to plan their post-graduation paths.
Focuses on the science of stress and developing a personalized toolkit of healthy coping strategies. Students learn to differentiate between productive stress and burnout and practice immediate grounding techniques.
An introductory session for high school girls focused on identifying stressors and practicing mindfulness and relaxation techniques as healthy coping mechanisms.
Focuses on identifying healthy and unhealthy relationship patterns. Students learn to recognize red and green flags and practice setting healthy boundaries with friends, family, and partners.
Focuses on building self-esteem by identifying personal strengths and reframing negative self-talk. Students will explore the difference between self-esteem and self-compassion through discussion and reflective activities.
A 35-minute interactive lesson for middle schoolers focusing on the mechanics of active listening and the depth of empathy, moving from 'hearing' to truly 'understanding' without jumping to solutions.
A 40-minute lesson for middle schoolers that reframes resilience as 'bouncing forward' through the four pillars of connection, competence, character, and confidence. Students analyze a case study and create their own resilience blueprints with actionable goals.