Identifies mental health crises and suicide warning signs while developing personal safety plans and grounding techniques. Equips users with peer gatekeeper skills and direct pathways to professional crisis resources and hotlines.
Teaches the ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) method and helps students map out their own school and community support networks.
Students apply their knowledge to complex scenarios to determine if situations represent normal life stress or signs requiring intervention.
Explores somatic symptoms like sleep and appetite changes, illustrating how depression affects both the body and the mind.
Focuses on observable behavioral shifts, specifically social withdrawal and loss of interest, using 'before and after' case studies.
Students define sadness and clinical depression, comparing duration, intensity, and impact to establish a baseline for mental health literacy.
Students identify local and national resources and create a 'Circle of Trust' map identifying specific adults they would approach in a crisis.
Students learn the ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) acronym as a standard protocol for peer support. The lesson breaks down each step: acknowledging signs, demonstrating care, and telling a trusted adult.
This lesson focuses on concrete warning signs, including changes in sleeping or eating habits, withdrawal, and specific verbal cues. Students review anonymous vignettes to practice spotting red flags.
Students synthesize their learning to create a peer-facing resource guide for mental health support.
Students learn to recognize warning signs in digital environments and develop a checklist for online safety.
Students explore protective factors that build resilience and assess their own personal support systems.
Students categorize coping strategies into adaptive and maladaptive behaviors, understanding the 'why' behind harmful actions.
Students identify external events that can trigger a crisis and create cause-and-effect maps to understand how stressors accumulate.
Students explore the spectrum of mental health, learning to distinguish between everyday stressors, temporary sadness, and signs of a mental health crisis.
Students learn to set healthy boundaries when supporting others and create a personal safety plan that identifies their own trusted adults and self-regulation strategies.
Students practice assertive communication to convey the urgency and severity of a crisis to busy adults, using specific language scripts and role-play simulations.
Students identify and map out local and national crisis resources, understanding the mechanics of hotlines and school support systems.
Addressing the stigma of "snitching" vs. "reporting," exploring ethical decision-making, and understanding when confidentiality must be broken for safety.
Students participate in simulations where they practice the 'handoff'—bridging a peer in distress to a professional. The focus is on clear, urgent communication with school counselors and administrators.
A collection of intake and referral forms for school counseling programs, focused on building a holistic understanding of a student's social-emotional needs through student, teacher, and parent perspectives.
A suite of professional case note templates for school counselors, designed for efficiency and clarity in documenting student support sessions. These templates follow a blue and gold theme and utilize best-practice intervention checklists.
A 40-minute interactive lesson for middle schoolers to build practical peer support skills, focusing on active listening, empathy, and knowing when to seek adult help.
A high-impact, 20-minute session for 8th-grade boys focused on building trustworthiness, maintaining confidentiality, and understanding the social consequences of gossip.
An energetic, active learning lesson where students categorize scenarios into problem sizes 0-5 through a team relay race. Includes a movement-based warm-up, explicit review of problem scales, and a high-energy sorting game.
A 30-minute life skills lesson for middle schoolers on distinguishing between major crises (Level 4) and immediate life-threatening emergencies (Level 5), emphasizing when and how to get help.
A Life Skills lesson for middle schoolers to differentiate between medium and big problems, focusing on emotional regulation and appropriate response levels.
A 45-minute lesson designed for middle schoolers to navigate the social complexities of group chats, focusing on digital empathy, tone interpretation, and being a supportive 'upstander' in digital spaces.
A comprehensive set of tools for school social workers to screen, monitor, and support students' social-emotional needs through structured rubrics and student-facing trackers.
A collection of resources for parents of middle schoolers to navigate defiance and school avoidance with empathy and effective strategies.
A specialized one-on-one intervention for 8th graders that tackles the nuances of middle school social power, digital harassment, and the 'gray areas' between joking and bullying.
A comprehensive one-on-one intervention framework designed for school counselors and social workers to support students impacted by bullying. This lesson focuses on identifying bullying behaviors, building emotional resilience, and establishing concrete safety plans.
A professional development session focused on analyzing behavior data, social-emotional screening results, and developing intervention plans. Teachers will collaborate in PLCs and grade-level teams to create data-driven enrichment and support strategies.
A short, impactful community-building lesson based on the "I Wish My Teacher Knew" project. Students share personal insights, needs, or stories with their teacher to build trust, empathy, and a stronger classroom community.
A psychoeducation lesson focusing on the critical difference between intent and impact in communication, exploring how words can affect school safety and community trust.
A lesson designed to help 8th-grade students understand loneliness as a universal experience and provide actionable strategies for building meaningful social connections. It includes a visual infographic, a practical worksheet for social planning, and a teacher guide for facilitating sensitive conversations.
A set of resources designed to help educators understand their students' social-emotional well-being, goals, and school experiences through direct interviewing and reflection.
A comprehensive training resource for school counselors on managing campus crises, including scenarios tailored to different grade levels and guidance on collaborating with administration, law enforcement, and medical staff while adhering to Texas SB 12.
A 25-minute parent education session focused on identifying bullying in adolescents, understanding its mental health impact, and providing actionable communication and intervention strategies.
A comprehensive home visit framework designed for social workers to support students experiencing school avoidance. This lesson focuses on building trust, identifying specific barriers to attendance, and co-creating a gradual return plan with the student and family.
A comprehensive toolkit for 14-year-old boys to manage anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and guilt using CBT and mindfulness techniques with a tech-inspired 'System Override' theme.
A supportive lesson focused on easing school-re-entry anxiety and providing concrete strategies for students transitioning back after a break.
A collection of bilingual resources designed to help a shy Spanish-speaking student identify personal strengths, manage social anxiety, and practice self-advocacy through structured scripts and visual goals.
A lesson designed for 7th graders to identify the 'size' of their problems, match their emotional reactions accordingly, and build a toolkit of coping strategies for anxiety and stress.
A comprehensive, in-depth unit on mental health literacy, identifying system alerts (Anxiety, Depression, Anger), and building a proactive coping toolkit. Includes detailed reading, scenario analysis, and a 10-question final assessment.
A 20-minute counseling session for an 8th-grade student with an intellectual disability to help them identify and respond to uncomfortable situations using body signals and clear communication.
This lesson introduces math-based grounding techniques to help students manage anxiety or overstimulation by engaging the logical side of the brain. It includes portable prompt cards and structured worksheets featuring counting, arithmetic, and geometry challenges.
Creating meaningful ways to honor the person who died and maintaining their legacy.
Identifying personal growth, strengths, and finding meaning in the journey toward healing.
Developing self-advocacy and communication skills to share needs with friends, family, and teachers.
Exploring secondary losses and the 'ripples' of grief that affect daily life, routines, and relationships.
A 30-minute trauma-informed lesson for an 8th-grade student focusing on understanding PTSD symptoms following a car accident and building a personalized 'Internal Navigator' toolkit of coping strategies.
A comprehensive exploration of the psychology of emotions and the physiological impact of stress, featuring a multi-page informational guide and portable coping skill cards for middle school students.
A supportive lesson for 7th-grade students to understand depression, identify emotions, and build a toolkit of coping strategies and self-care practices.
A 30-minute life skills lesson focused on identifying and executing help-seeking strategies for high-intensity (Level 3-5) problems, including using the 'Help Hand' signal and scripts for different emergency levels.
This lesson provides parents and caregivers with tools to distinguish between helpful and harmful stress, apply the 4 A's of stress management, and practice relaxation techniques with their children.
A 45-minute lesson for 8th graders to develop social-emotional coping strategies, identify support systems, and build resilience for the transition to high school.
A lesson designed to help middle school students navigate the transition to high school by identifying and accessing academic, mental, and behavioral health supports.
A 40-minute Social-Emotional Learning lesson for grades 7-8 focused on identifying healthy and unhealthy relationship patterns. Students explore the characteristics of respect and trust, recognize red flags like control and isolation, and discuss the nuances of digital-age relationships.
A trauma-informed SEL lesson designed to help middle schoolers understand grief as a natural process, identify complex emotions, and develop healthy coping strategies through creative expression and discussion.
A school-wide initiative focused on identifying bullying behaviors, practicing empathy, and committing to an inclusive school culture through shared pledges. Includes tiered activities for K-12 students.
A comprehensive workshop for parents focused on building student connection, accountability, and relationship skills using the Move This World framework.
Students will understand that mental health treatment is normal and life-changing through a video analysis and a creative 'wellness toolkit' activity.
A lesson focused on identifying personal support systems and practicing specific scripts for seeking help during bullying or unsafe situations. Students create a visual map of their "army" and role-play the "nuclear option" for immediate intervention.
A focused workshop for parents to recognize that high grades can sometimes mask internal struggles, featuring video analysis and role-play to improve parent-child dialogue.
A lesson for middle schoolers to identify trusted adults and create a proactive mental health safety circle, including crisis resources and personal contact mapping.
A guide for parents and guardians on how to proactively support their child's mental health through the creation of a crisis plan, emphasizing open communication and early preparation.
Teaches students how to identify trusted adults and navigate school and community mental health resources.
Focuses on building psychological resilience and learning how to advocate for one's own mental health needs.
Introduces stress management, mindfulness, and practical coping strategies for difficult moments.
Focuses on identifying complex emotions, understanding mood regulation, and building emotional vocabulary.
A comprehensive lesson designed to help children navigate the complex emotions and transitions associated with parental post-incarceration, focusing on building healthy coping strategies and support networks.
A comprehensive lesson on identifying unsafe social situations, setting physical and emotional boundaries with peers, and practicing assertive communication across school and community settings.
A social-emotional learning lesson designed to help middle school students categorize the size of their problems and match them with proportional reactions. Students will explore social, academic, and extracurricular scenarios to develop self-regulation skills.
A 40-minute lesson for grades 7-8 focused on mental health literacy, the Dual Continuum model, debunking common myths, and taking active steps to reduce stigma in the school community. Aligned with School Mental Health Ontario frameworks.
A practical, boundary-focused lesson for middle schoolers on supporting friends with mental health challenges, emphasizing active listening, recognizing limits, and connecting to professional help.
An independent mission for middle schoolers to develop situational awareness, learn campus safety protocols, and identify trusted adults for emergency communication.
A set of resources designed to help parents and students distinguish between peer conflict and bullying, providing clear action plans for resolution and support.
A Tier 3 intensive counseling lesson designed to empower students with assertive communication skills and self-advocacy strategies to navigate social conflict and bullying.
A comprehensive lesson for middle schoolers to identify their personal support network, evaluate the qualities of trusted individuals, and practice seeking help effectively.
A 45-minute lesson focusing on the logistical and academic realities of high school, covering credits, GPA, extracurriculars, and time management.
Concluding the group, celebrating progress, and preparing for life after the sessions.
Creating a personalized coping plan and "safety shelter" for managing future emotional challenges.
Developing interpersonal skills and identifying social supports to build a reliable safety net.
Focusing on mindfulness and grounding techniques to stay present and calm during periods of high stress.
Teaching cognitive restructuring techniques to challenge distorted thoughts and find more balanced perspectives.
Introducing cognitive distortions and how negative thought patterns cloud our perception of reality.
Identifying the physical and emotional symptoms of anxiety and depression and how they manifest as "internal storms."
Introduction to the group, establishing safety and norms, and introducing the weather metaphor for emotions.
A summative project where students reconstruct a crisis event timeline to identify missed intervention 'off-ramps' and missed warning signs.
An empowering lesson designed for students in grades 4-8, focusing on identifying bullying behaviors, understanding the power of the bystander, and learning practical, safe strategies to become an 'upstander'.
Ova lekcija usmjerena je na osvještavanje uloge promatrača u situacijama vršnjačkog nasilja kroz analizu pisanih scenarija i kritičko razmišljanje o mogućim intervencijama.
