A mindfulness lesson for K-2 students using sensory grounding techniques (5-4-3-2-1) to manage high energy through a nautical 'anchor' metaphor.

A social-emotional lesson for 5th graders focused on personal boundaries, body language, and the difference between intent and impact. Designed for school counselors working with neurodivergent students using restorative practices.

A foundational lesson for 6th graders focusing on three core pillars of middle school success: active listening, growth mindset, and organizational skills.

A comprehensive framework for supporting chronically absent students aged 16+ in New Jersey, focusing on intervention strategies, alternative pathways, and documentation before dropout consideration.

A comprehensive project where students research and plan their lives 15 years into the future, focusing on career paths, education requirements, and realistic financial budgeting.

A lesson focused on identifying anger triggers and practicing healthy resolution strategies through realistic middle school scenarios. Students will role-play common conflicts and use de-escalation techniques to find positive outcomes.

A therapeutic group session for adults focused on identifying stress triggers and practicing healthy coping mechanisms through realistic role-play scenarios.

Focuses on identifying the 'why' behind avoidance of arrival and lunch through soccer analogies, identifying physical signals, and selecting coping strategies.

A 15-minute Tier 2 intervention lesson focusing on three pillars of social interaction: starting conversations, active listening, and maintaining a balanced exchange. This lesson provides explicit instruction and hands-on practice for small groups.

A professional development framework for launching a complex case consultation group designed to move staff from venting to intentional peer-to-peer problem solving.

A lesson for kindergarteners about growth mindset, focusing on using the word 'yet' when facing challenges, handling mistakes, and learning how to ask for help.

A restorative approach to helping students identify emotional triggers and navigate high-intensity moments through structured conversation and empathy.

A lesson designed to transition 3rd grade students to 4th grade technology responsibilities, focusing on restorative practices, digital citizenship, and the 'Make Kindness Your Superpower' initiative.

A set of restorative tools designed to help teachers navigate the aftermath of student emotional outbursts, focusing on identifying triggers and rebuilding the student-teacher relationship.

Reviewing all skills learned and creating a personalized 'Crisis Survival Toolbox' for future use.

Differentiating between Willfulness and Willingness and learning how to 'Turn the Mind' toward acceptance.

Introduction to Radical Acceptance: acknowledging reality even when it is painful or difficult.

Using the IMPROVE acronym to replace a distressing moment with a more positive or tolerable one.

Learning to use the five senses to self-soothe and ground oneself during difficult times.

Using the ACCEPTS acronym to find healthy ways to distract from intense distress.

Learning the TIPP skill to physically change body chemistry and lower emotional intensity quickly.

Introduction to Distress Tolerance and the STOP skill to prevent acting on impulsive, emotional urges.

Focusing on 'Participating' and the 'How' skills: being non-judgmental, one-mindful, and effective.