Peer relationship navigation, conversational turn-taking, and stress management strategies within supportive group settings. Develops communal belonging through shared mental health education and collaborative skill practice.
A two-session Tier 2 group lesson series for high school students to identify academic stress triggers and develop personalized coping strategies.
Exploring the physical signs and situational triggers of anger. Students identify personal 'fuses' to better anticipate and manage emotional outbursts.
Developing the ability to pause and choose a thoughtful response over an impulsive reaction. Students play a scenario-based game to practice decision-making.
Introduction to the concept of emotional mastery, identifying basic emotions, and setting group expectations. Students explore why understanding feelings is a strength, not a weakness.
Practicing healthy coping mechanisms like deep breathing and physical grounding. Students use role-play to test strategies in high-pressure scenarios.
Reviewing and integrating all skills into a personal 'Emotional Mastery Toolkit' for long-term success.
Building a robust emotional vocabulary to move beyond 'mad' and 'sad'. Students learn the difference between primary and secondary emotions.
Building resilience through learning from mistakes on and off the court.
Focusing on self-worth beyond performance and athletic identity.
Exploring positive body image and celebrating what bodies can do.
Identifying and understanding overwhelming emotions.
Reviewing key concepts and building a team-wide culture of support.
This interactive lesson teaches 4th-grade students to identify and manage big emotions like anger, frustration, and disappointment. Students build a personal 'emotional toolbox' of strategies to handle challenging feelings constructively.
This lesson helps 10th-12th grade students develop advanced emotional regulation skills to manage stress, anxiety, and conflict. Students explore personalized coping mechanisms and communication strategies within a small group setting.
A 30-minute mental health lesson for high school students focused on identifying anxiety triggers and building a personalized toolkit of coping strategies.
A lesson designed to help 10th-12th grade students navigate the transition back to school after a break through reflection, goal-setting, and peer support.
This lesson provides students with a comprehensive toolkit to identify sources of stress, understand its impact, and implement effective coping strategies to manage pressure and prevent burnout.
A mental health literacy workshop for high schoolers that teaches the 'Notice, Listen, Link' model for supporting peers in distress while emphasizing personal boundaries and professional referrals.
Focuses on physical organization, creating a designated 'launchpad' for school items to eliminate morning decision fatigue.
A deep dive into teen circadian rhythms and practical strategies for improving sleep hygiene without a total lifestyle overhaul.
Explores the impact of evening blue light and social media on sleep quality, helping students design a 'digital sunset' window.
The sequence concludes with students designing a 'Community Care Agreement' to establish norms for mutual support and collective rest in their own communities.
This lesson teaches specific bystander intervention strategies to bridge the gap between noticing distress and connecting a peer to resources.
Students learn to identify subtle behavioral and non-verbal signs of distress in their peers and practice gentle intervention strategies.
A workshop focusing on the listening skills required to support peers, emphasizing validation over immediate problem-solving.
Students define psychological safety and analyze its impact on team performance, using Google's 'Project Aristotle' as a primary case study.
In this culminating project, students work in small groups to design a comprehensive check-in system for a specific student organization (e.g., Student Council, Football Team, Drama Club). They pitch their protocol, explaining how it fits the specific culture and needs of that group while ensuring emotional support.
Students learn how to recognize behavioral indicators that require escalation or support beyond a simple check-in. They study the difference between a bad mood and a crisis, learning professional boundaries and the appropriate pathways for referring a peer to a counselor or administrator.
Focusing on leadership, this lesson teaches students how to lead a check-in routine. They learn specific questioning techniques that encourage honesty without overstepping boundaries, and practice active listening skills to validate peers' feelings without necessarily trying to 'fix' them immediately.
Students examine real-world check-in models, specifically the 'Scrum' or 'Agile' stand-up meeting and medical rounds. They deconstruct these rituals to understand how they balance efficiency (time limits) with human connection (emotional state assessment) and obstacle identification.
Students take turns leading a structured group check-in, applying all learned skills to manage time, ensure equity of voice, and set the tone. Afterwards, the class debriefs the effectiveness of the facilitation. This final step solidifies their role as leaders capable of maintaining group behavioral health.
This lesson addresses what to do when a peer's check-in reveals a serious issue or barrier. Students learn the 'Triage Protocol': listen, validate, and refer. They practice scenarios involving distressed peers, focusing on the boundary between being a supportive colleague and an untrained counselor.
Students investigate the concept of psychological safety and its role in team success, analyzing case studies from Google's Project Aristotle. They discuss how daily check-ins serve as a mechanism for establishing the trust required for risk-taking and error reporting in a group setting.
Students examine specific professional frameworks like the Agile 'Stand-Up' or medical 'Rounds' to understand efficiency in check-ins. They simulate these brief, high-stakes meetings to practice delivering concise updates on status and blockers.
Focusing on the role of the listener during a check-in, this lesson trains students to identify subtext and non-verbal cues indicating distress or disengagement. Students practice 'looping' (reflecting back what was heard) and asking open-ended follow-up questions.
Students analyze the psychology of accountability and how rapport functions as a lubricant for team productivity. They examine case studies of team failures to identify where check-in routines could have intervened.
A fast-paced, game-based lesson designed to foster teamwork, communication, and problem-solving through a series of collaborative challenges.
A high school lesson focused on building resilience through the power of personal narrative. Students reflect on past challenges, share their growth with peers, and foster a supportive classroom community.
Final review of core skills, personal growth reflection, and creation of a relationship roadmap for the future.
Examines the long-term impact of digital actions and explores social media etiquette.
Discusses healthy romantic dynamics and how to identify "red flags" and "green flags" in dating.
Honor individual growth, provide closure for the group, and identify resources for ongoing support, including Tier 3 referral screening.
Focus on the transition to summer, identifying potential triggers during unstructured time, and creating a personalized support plan.
Explore the physical and emotional 'waves' of grief, identify personal triggers, and build a toolkit of grounding and coping strategies.
Establish group safety, introduce the concept of diverse losses, and allow students to map their personal journeys in a supportive environment.
Focuses on practical refusal skills and the creation of a personalized 'Summer Safety Blueprint' for navigating high-pressure social situations.
Students identify specific summer risk factors and apply a structured decision-making framework to hypothetical party and social scenarios.
Students examine current substance use patterns through a motivational interviewing lens and analyze Massachusetts-specific adolescent health data to understand local trends.
A restorative justice and empathy-building lesson designed for individual intervention with students displaying bullying or exclusionary behaviors. The materials focus on self-reflection, perspective-taking, and developing healthier social habits.
Students will apply their tools to future academic and personal stressors. This session focuses on time management, goal setting, and creating a proactive plan for high-stress periods.
Addressing perfectionism and self-criticism, this session introduces self-compassion as a tool for resilience. Students will practice kindness toward themselves and challenge the 'inner critic'.
This session focuses on navigating social anxiety and peer pressure. Students will learn about healthy boundaries and practice assertive communication to protect their mental well-being.
Students will explore the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They will learn to identify 'thought traps' and practice 'flipping the script' on anxious internal narratives.
A 45-minute therapeutic leisure session for teens focused on building social connections and team dynamics through collaborative activities and reflection.
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'.
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.
This lesson explores the impact of social comparison and changing bodies on self-esteem, providing students with tools to foster body neutrality and a healthy self-image.
A functional skills lesson focused on navigating a restaurant experience on a budget, covering menu reading, budget planning, social etiquette, and group check splitting.
Reflecting on the 10-week journey and creating a personal communication contract for the future.
How to define, communicate, and maintain personal boundaries in a healthy way.
The framework for offering and accepting genuine apologies to repair damaged relationships.
A collaborative approach to problem-solving that seeks 'win-win' outcomes for all involved.
Techniques for emotional regulation and de-escalation when a conversation starts to get 'hot'.
Exploring non-verbal communication, including body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice.
Learning to use 'I' statements to express feelings and needs without triggering defensiveness in others.
Mastering active listening techniques to ensure the receiver is fully tuned into the sender's message.
Creating a concrete, actionable plan for the upcoming academic year and celebrating the group's progress.
Building a personalized toolkit of strategies based on specific barrier types and identifying a support network.
Identifying the root causes of academic struggle by distinguishing between personal habits, executive functioning challenges, and external/systemic factors.
Introduction to the group, establishing norms, and addressing the psychological impact of academic failure by separating performance from identity.
An initial commitment session where students set baseline goals, choose a primary accountability partner, and sign their first growth contract.
A goal-setting session where the student identifies meaningful incentives and signs a restorative contract for attendance.
A practical planning session where the student maps out their current morning routine and designs a more efficient 'blueprint' for success.
A lesson focused on a non-judgmental exploration of why the student is struggling to arrive on time. It uses root cause analysis to separate symptoms from sources.
