Functional behavior assessment, data tracking, and de-escalation strategies for managing classroom conduct. Addresses positive reinforcement, token economies, and individualized behavior contracts to support student self-regulation.
Students create a timeline or flowchart that correlates the seven stages of behavior escalation (Calm, Trigger, Agitation, Acceleration, Peak, De-escalation, Recovery) with specific physiological markers.
Students investigate how environmental factors (noise, light, crowding) can trigger physiological escalation. They conduct an audit of a classroom or common area to identify potential sensory triggers.
Students explore how anxiety manifests physically before turning into aggression, looking at behaviors like pacing or wringing hands as attempts to self-regulate excess energy. This reframes 'acting out' as a coping mechanism.
This lesson focuses on high-arousal symptoms such as heavy breathing, sweating, and trembling. Students review medical case studies to understand these as automatic responses to perceived threats.
Students learn the brain science behind escalation, specifically how the amygdala overrides the prefrontal cortex. They map this internal process to external signs like flushed skin or dilated pupils.
A mastery session where students apply all learned strategies in live role-play stations representing common school-based conflicts.
Students synthesize their learning to create a personalized early warning protocol and self-monitoring plan for emotional regulation.
Focus on empathy and active listening techniques, teaching students to mirror emotions and summarize statements to help agitated peers feel heard.
Students explore how stress impacts decision-making and focus through simulations of 'cognitive tunneling' and decision fatigue.
Exploration of personal space (proxemics) and body stance to understand how non-verbal cues impact an agitated person and how to maintain a supportive stance.
Students categorize and map physical sensations (somatic cues) associated with rising stress levels onto a visual intensity scale.
Students practice verbal de-escalation techniques, focusing on tone, volume, and phrasing (the 'Verbal Judo' approach) to lower the temperature of tense interactions.
Students define their personal 'baseline'—their typical behavior when calm—to establish a standard for recognizing when they begin to escalate.
Students learn to assess the safety of a situation using a 'scan and decide' protocol to determine if they should approach a peer or seek adult help immediately.
Students investigate the sympathetic nervous system's 'fight, flight, or freeze' response to understand the biological roots of agitation and stress.
A summative project where students reconstruct a crisis event timeline to identify missed intervention 'off-ramps' and missed warning signs.
Analyzing the peak of the crisis cycle where rational communication fails and identifying physical and behavioral warning signs of an imminent outburst.
An exploration of the cumulative nature of stress and how unresolved frustrations lead to the acceleration phase of escalation.
Differentiating between immediate triggers and setting events that prime an individual for agitation using a causal 'Domino Effect' model.
Introduction to the bell-curve model of behavioral escalation, identifying the five key stages: Trigger, Escalation, Crisis, De-escalation, and Recovery.
Examining real-life challenges faced by WWE stars to inspire resilience, grit, and the 'Ganas' required for the final push.
Addressing test anxiety and ELA state exam preparation, including decompression strategies to stay 'main event' ready.
A high-energy activity focusing on inclusivity and celebrating different ways of thinking and 'wrestling' with challenges.
The first of two activities celebrating Autism Acceptance Week, highlighting the unique 'finishers' and strengths of neurodivergent individuals.
Focus on the Creed Value of Ubuntu and brotherhood, preparing students to support their peers during science test pep rallies.
Introduce the 'State Exam Mania' theme, focusing on the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation using the metaphor of championship belts vs. personal legacy.
A suite of professional school counseling forms for managing student referrals, tracking progress, and providing feedback to teachers and families.
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.
A restorative behavioral intervention focused on resolving physical conflict and verbal aggression through a formal behavior contract and daily progress tracking.
A lesson designed to help students in behavior support programs identify their current emotional state, recognize triggers, and select appropriate coping strategies for self-regulation.
Preparing for independence. Students review progress reports and finalize a plan for seeking teacher support autonomously.
Establishing consistent habits and routines. Students refine their planning process to require less counselor prompting.
Developing teacher communication skills. Students practice scripts for asking for help, clarifying assignments, and negotiating deadlines.
Time estimation and scheduling. Students practice predicting how long tasks take and slotting them into their Jawsome flex time.
Focus on categorization and prioritization. Students learn to distinguish between urgent tasks and long-term projects using a priority matrix.
Introduction to the "Grade Audit" process. Students learn to navigate their online portals efficiently and identify missing assignments.
A social-emotional learning lesson designed for students with trauma backgrounds and impulse control challenges. It focuses on 'Scene Scanning'—assuming positive intent and dissecting social interactions through a detective-style lens to improve perspective-taking and reduce reactivity.
A quick refresher for teachers on the 2x10 relationship-building strategy, focusing on improving student attendance and engagement through consistent, personal connection.
This lesson provides middle and high school teachers with actionable strategies for managing students who sleep in class, moving from frustration to empathetic problem-solving. It covers root causes, immediate intervention techniques, and long-term support systems.
Synthesizes all lessons into a long-term goal plan and commitment to personal excellence.
Focuses on distinguishing between convenience friends and true allies, and developing exit strategies for peer pressure.
Discusses the permanence of digital footprints and how social media activity can attract unwanted surveillance or consequences.
Explores how body language and non-verbal cues impact perception by school staff and suburban community members.
Identifies the unique strengths developed in an urban environment and reframes them as assets for suburban success.
A comprehensive training session for school counselors on teaching effective grounding techniques to students, focusing on sensory, movement, nature-based, and breathing strategies.
Teaches practical social-emotional self-regulation tools for managing the stress and frustration of moving and cultural adjustment.
Focuses on building respectful, productive relationships with parents and school staff as allies in the student's success.
Addresses the risks of drugs, gangs, and weapons by analyzing environmental differences and identifying personal safety boundaries.
Discusses the power of language, the impact of derogatory slang, and the concept of code-switching for success in different environments.
Explores the transition from urban to suburban life, focusing on identifying personal strengths and navigating the feelings associated with a fresh start.
A restorative lesson designed to help students understand the importance of staying awake and engaged in class, focusing on personal success and classroom community respect.
A high-impact lesson designed for high schoolers to master self-regulation and task management through a 'systems interface' lens, focusing on turning defiance into self-advocacy.
Reviewing progress, finalizing the personal advocacy plan, and celebrating growth.
Learning how to professionally request help and tools via email or school messaging systems.
Practicing self-advocacy scripts through structured role-play in various school scenarios.
Techniques for asking teachers to repeat directions or simplify complex instructions.
Focusing on self-advocating for time-based tools like extra time or short breaks.
Building a collection of specific scripts and phrases for asking for help and clarification.
A fast-paced, high-impact 25-minute lesson focusing on the pillars of accountability: owning mistakes, supporting peers, and setting concrete academic goals. Students take on the role of 'Accountability Architects' to build a stronger classroom culture.
A set of resources designed to help students process behavioral incidents through reflection, identifying impact, and planning better choices.
A restorative behavioral intervention focused on resolving physical conflict and verbal aggression between two students through a formal agreement and daily tracking.
A supportive toolset designed to help students with anxiety overcome the hurdle of starting tasks through gentle, visual grounding and micro-steps.
A lesson focused on helping high school students understand and maintain personal space in specific school environments like PE class and the bus.
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.
Comprehensive review and graduation from the Survival and Salvage DBT program.
Committing to a new path (Turning the Mind) using the decision to pivot from salvage to survival.
Accepting reality without judgment (Radical Acceptance) using Shackleton's Endurance survival story.
Using distraction and ACCÈS skills to manage distress, using the radar jamming metaphors of the Flight 19 mystery.
Developing self-soothing techniques (Self-Soothe) using the survival of Aloha Flight 243 after losing its roof.
Using the TIPP skill for high-intensity distress, using the deep-sea pressure metaphors of the USS Thresher.
Reducing emotional vulnerability (ABC PLEASE) using the maintenance checklists of the Concorde fleet.
Practicing Opposite Action for intense emotions using the survival story of the USS Indianapolis.
Distinguishing between facts and emotions (Check the Facts) using the investigation of the Roswell 'crash' and other weather balloon incidents.
Focusing on the GIVE and FAST skills for maintaining relationships and self-respect, using the black box recovery of Air France 447 as a metaphor for retrieving valuable connection data.
Mastering the DEAR MAN skill for effective requests and boundary setting, using the SOS signals of the RMS Republic as a metaphor for clear communication.
Using the STOP skill to prevent 'emotional icebergs' from sinking the day.
Distinguishing facts from interpretations (Describe skill) using the archaeological evidence of the Mary Rose shipwreck.
Focusing on 'One-Mindfully' using the intense focus required during the Miracle on the Hudson (Flight 1549) landing.
Understanding Wise Mind through the lens of the Hindenburg disaster, balancing the 'Logical Cockpit' with the 'Emotional Engine.'
Introduction to mindfulness and the "Observe" skill using the sonar search for the Titanic as a metaphor for noticing internal and external experiences without judgment.
An immersive dive into conflict resolution strategies, providing students with practical tools to navigate disagreements and build stronger relationships.
A 30-minute Tier 2 social-emotional learning lesson designed for 6th-grade students to practice self-control. Students explore impulse triggers, learn three core pause strategies, and practice making better decisions through role-play and reflection.
Students synthesize their learning by creating a 'behavioral weather forecast' based on their personal or a persona's data, reflecting on how inputs like sleep and stress influence outcomes.
Students create 'circuit breaker' plans—specific strategies to interrupt negative behavioral spirals. They practice selecting interventions through a 'choose your own adventure' format.
Students analyze graphs and data sets to find correlations between emotional states, external factors, and productivity. They learn how to spot trends that signal a need for intervention.
Students investigate the events that precede behaviors, known as antecedents or triggers. They use case studies to map the cause-and-effect chain of behavioral incidents.
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.
An initial commitment session where students set baseline goals, choose a primary accountability partner, and sign their first growth contract.
