Root cause analysis and brainstorming techniques for everyday problem-solving. Equips learners with ethical frameworks and risk-benefit evaluation skills to predict consequences and make informed choices.
Students step out of role to analyze the simulation outcomes, discussing where systemic bias entered the process. The lesson culminates in a proposal for improving the equity of the admissions review workflow.
The simulation introduces real-world constraints such as legacy preferences, athletic recruitment needs, and yield protection strategies. Students must adjust their cohort selections to meet these external institutional demands.
Functioning as regional admissions officers, students present their assigned applicants to a small group, advocating for acceptance or rejection based on evidence. The focus is on articulating a clear argument grounded in the application materials.
Participants review redacted application files, practicing the skill of 'reading between the lines' of transcripts and standardized test reports. They learn to identify rigorous course sequencing and contextualize GPA within school profiles.
A synthesis project where students analyze a public or fictional crisis of self-respect, mapping pivot points where FAST skills could have altered the outcome.
Examines the 'T' (Truthful) skill in difficult conversations, teaching students to avoid sugar-coating or acting helpless in favor of direct, respectful honesty.
Students explore 'S' (Stick to Values) by navigating ethical dilemmas where personal integrity conflicts with organizational pressure or authority figures.
Focuses on the 'A' (No Apologies) element of FAST, analyzing how over-apologizing in leadership roles diminishes authority and self-worth through comparative transcript analysis.
Students analyze early-career burnout cases through the FAST framework, diagnosing failures in Fairness, Apologies, Values, and Truth to understand how self-respect is compromised.
A strategy-focused session where students develop decision-making frameworks for advising applicants on score submission in a post-test-optional world.
Students learn to use school profiles to contextualize student performance relative to the opportunities and constraints of their secondary school environment.
An analysis of the strategic and ethical shifts toward test-optional and test-blind policies and their impact on university diversity and enrollment trends.
A critical examination of the history, psychometrics, and predictive validity of standardized tests, with a focus on their correlation with socioeconomic status.
Students explore how higher education institutions normalize diverse high school transcripts by stripping electives and applying specific weights to core academic subjects.
A technical walkthrough of major application portals and the operational steps for credential submission and verification.
Students practice conducting a 'holistic audit' of a mock application, checking for consistency and synergy between all documents.
Covers the legal and ethical aspects of FERPA waivers and the confidentiality of recommendations in the admissions process.
Participants learn to create supporting documents that help recommenders write detailed, anecdotal letters through effective brag sheets.
Students analyze the function of the recommendation letter as a corroborating document, focusing on relationship depth over titles.
Students analyze mission statements from diverse institution types to create weighted admissions rubrics, determining the value of quantitative metrics versus qualitative attributes.
A lesson designed to help learners identify and navigate modern peer pressure across workplace, social, digital, and home environments using practical refusal strategies.
A comprehensive set of self-regulation tools for adult learners, focusing on managing frustration, impulsivity, and social provocation in educational and professional settings.
Students learn the art of negotiation, focusing on moving from conflict to collaboration through win-win strategies and effective compromise.
A comprehensive workshop on principled negotiation for adult learners, focusing on moving from positions to interests and finding mutual gain.
A comprehensive lesson for adult learners on navigating everyday negotiations with family, friends, and peers using interest-based strategies and effective communication.
A vibrant, spring-themed 'Price is Right' game show featuring seasonal items, interactive rounds, and a high-stakes Showcase Showdown.
A deep dive into digital minimalism for adults, exploring the attention economy and providing practical tools for reclaiming mental clarity in an age of constant connectivity.
A 3-hour workshop for adults covering the mechanics of anger explosions, identifying personal vulnerabilities, and mastering immediate techniques for cooling down.
A lesson designed for adult learners to develop self-awareness regarding impulsive behaviors and create a concrete management plan.
A professional development session focused on defining, developing, and leading with high agency in the workplace. Participants will learn how to transition from a 'wait-for-instructions' mindset to a proactive, solution-oriented approach that accelerates career growth and organizational success.
A comprehensive deep-dive into personal finance, focusing on budgeting, saving strategies, and financial goal-setting for long-term stability. Students will move from understanding basic income and expenses to managing complex life scenarios.
A comprehensive module for adult learners to master personal and professional transitions by building resilience and proactive adaptation strategies.
An in-depth look at the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) protocol, focusing on the decision-making process for school-based teams.
A lesson exploring how ethical decisions made by leaders create far-reaching consequences across teams, organizations, and society.
A high-stakes survival simulation designed for social work students to practice group dynamics, crisis communication, and collaborative decision-making under pressure.
A comprehensive lesson designed for adult women to manage compulsive spending by addressing executive function challenges like impulsivity and distractibility. This lesson provides practical strategies to bridge the gap between intention and action.
A comprehensive lesson for adults focused on moving from a victim mindset to an owner mindset through self-assessment, case studies, and practical goal-setting. Participants will identify their accountability blind spots and develop a personalized action plan for follow-through.
Develop the skills to assess community needs and assets, culminating in a professional-grade community assessment project.
Understand the principles of trauma-informed care and how to create safe, empowering environments for clients with history of trauma.
Learn the art and science of grant writing, from identifying funding sources to crafting compelling narratives for social programs.
Students finalize their protocols and establish a formal maintenance contract to ensure long-term adherence and habit formation.
Students evaluate digital tools, apps, and wearables to integrate effective technological supports into their personalized regulation protocols.
Students identify obstacles to their regulation plan and develop 'If-Then' implementation intentions to navigate triggers and barriers.
Students use a triage metaphor to design a three-tiered response plan, assigning specific self-calming tools to different intensities of distress.
Students conduct an inventory of current stress responses and perform a cost-benefit analysis to distinguish between adaptive and maladaptive behaviors.
A full-length practice simulation designed to build cognitive endurance and practice micro-break techniques.
Teaches statistical and logical strategies for educated guessing when an answer is not immediately clear.
Explores techniques for maintaining focus and reducing anxiety during high-pressure assessments.
Focuses on the 'triage' method to prioritize questions and manage time effectively during an exam.
Students determine their current testing pace and learn to calculate precise time allocations for specific exams.
In this culminating lesson, students design individualized PLEASE plans for complex client profiles. They must account for comorbidities, socioeconomic status, and physical ability levels.
This lesson navigates the complex 'A' skill, distinguishing between prescribed psychotropics and non-prescribed substances. Students discuss harm reduction frameworks and how to track the emotional half-life of various substances.
Students address the 'PL' (Treat Physical Illness) component, exploring how to support clients who avoid medical care due to anxiety or financial/systemic barriers. The lesson includes navigating the healthcare system as an advocate.
This lesson focuses on the micro-assessment of problem behaviors, specifically tracing back to vulnerability factors like hunger, fatigue, or illness. Students practice identifying the 'weak links' in the chain related to the PLEASE skills.
How do you know if prevention is working? Students learn to design climate surveys and interpret data to assess the prevalence of unreported harassment and the general level of psychological safety in an organization.
Students practice introducing the PLEASE acronym to clients, focusing on building motivation for lifestyle changes in a therapeutic context. They learn strategies to validate the difficulty of these tasks while maintaining the necessity of change.
Synthesize learning to create a roadmap for 'Just Culture,' integrating physical and psychological safety as core organizational values.
Explore the impact of leadership communication and behavior on safety culture, including practical techniques for management-led safety walks and trust-building.
Investigate the systemic and cultural factors that lead to under-reporting of incidents and design alternative incentive structures to promote transparency.
Analyze the legal protections afforded to whistleblowers under the OSH Act and develop organizational policies that prevent retaliation and encourage ethical reporting.
Examine the cognitive biases and psychological factors that influence risk perception and safety-related behavior in industrial and corporate environments.
This lesson examines the concept of 'tone at the top.' Students analyze case studies of organizations that successfully transformed toxic cultures through leadership transparency and accountability mechanisms.
Analyzing why traditional sexual harassment training often fails, this lesson explores interactive and behavioral-based training models. Students design a training module that focuses on civility and respect rather than just liability avoidance.
Critique standard zero-tolerance policies and explore nuanced approaches that encourage reporting and cultural health through effective policy design.
Concludes with the technical skills needed to draft a defensible investigation report and recommend appropriate remediation.
Teaches students how to weigh conflicting testimony and apply the preponderance of evidence standard to make formal findings of fact.
Develops skills for interviewing the accused and witnesses, focusing on non-leading questions and managing high-conflict interactions.
Covers strategic planning for an investigation, identifying witnesses, and managing digital and physical evidence.
Focuses on the immediate response to a complaint, including conducting the intake interview and determining if interim measures like administrative leave are necessary.
Explore the psychological barriers to intervening in workplace harassment and master the 4 Ds of bystander intervention through simulation and analysis.
