Emotion recognition ranging from basic feelings to complex nuances and mixed states. Strengthens accurate self-assessment through identity exploration, strength identification, and values-based decision making.
A comprehensive lesson designed for 7th grade students to identify and shift away from co-dependent 'trauma bonding' behaviors toward healthy, resilient friendship boundaries. It focuses on the 'both can be true' philosophy—acknowledging hard things while maintaining individual emotional ownership.
A comprehensive collection of evidence-based coping strategy handouts for middle schoolers, focusing on the biological and psychological 'why' behind each technique. Designed for 7th-grade boys with a tactical, engineering-inspired 'Survival Guide' aesthetic.
A lesson focused on developing emotional intelligence through identifying and practicing various coping strategies and regulation techniques.
A guide for students and staff on how to safely navigate and respond to physical conflicts in a school setting, focusing on de-escalation, safety, and restorative practices.
Consolidates coping strategies into a tangible 'Calm Down Kit.' The student creates portable strength cards and learns anchoring techniques for use during the school day.
Connects physical sensations, particularly nausea and stomach tightness, to emotional states through a guided body scan and a body mapping art activity.
Focuses on identifying and externalizing complex emotions through mindful observation and abstract art. The student explores the 'Storm' metaphor to understand their current feelings and physical sensations.
A 30-minute counseling lesson focused on decoding social signals, understanding perspectives, and choosing effective conflict-resolution strategies for middle schoolers.
The capstone lesson where students synthesize their learning into a final project and apply survival lessons to their own lives.
A reflective session where students track Brian's (and their own) growth over the course of the novel.
Develops adaptability and resilience by practicing survival problem-solving and reflecting on personal setbacks.
Examines the nature of courage, distinguishing it from the absence of fear through Brian's risky survival tasks.
Explores the psychological impact of isolation and the development of self-reliance and inner strength.
Analyzes the relationship between choices and consequences, teaching students how to make responsible decisions under pressure.
Introduces growth mindset and the power of perseverance, comparing Brian's initial despair to his growing determination.
Focuses on emotional regulation and the shift from panic to problem-solving, identifying healthy coping strategies for real-life challenges.
Students explore the impact of sudden change and map their own identities, drawing parallels to Brian's sudden transition from his old life to the wilderness.
A lesson introducing 10th-grade students to the core concepts of Stoicism and resilience inspired by 'The Obstacle Is The Way,' focusing on reframing challenges as opportunities for growth.
A comprehensive small group lesson for high school students focused on decoding social nuances, specifically sarcasm, figurative language, tone, and facial expressions.
A sports-themed social-emotional learning lesson designed for 5th-grade boys to develop perspective-taking skills and conflict resolution strategies using a 'Playbook' metaphor.
Reframes the student's role as the oldest sibling into a leadership 'Superpower,' focusing on positive attention and self-regulation at home.
Explores how actions create ripples that affect friends and family, helping the student build social awareness and empathy.
Focuses on the 'Big Pause' - learning to identify the physical signs of impulsivity and using a mental remote control to slow down before reacting.
A lesson introducing 4th graders to emotional regulation and practical coping strategies for managing big feelings like anger, frustration, and anxiety.
A lesson focused on fostering a culture of kindness within the school community, targeting interactions between students and teachers through discussion and active practice.
A lesson focused on empowering students to use their voices effectively through role-playing and presentation projects. Students explore empathy, perspective-taking, and communication strategies.
A comprehensive assessment suite designed to measure and develop adaptability and purpose in 6th-grade students through self-reflection and group observation.
A lesson exploring proxemics, the study of personal space, and how to navigate social boundaries through observation and scenario analysis.
The capstone lesson where students finalize their Kindness Crew Mission and celebrate their commitment to a positive school culture with a graduation ceremony.
Explores empathy and perspective-taking. Students learn to 'walk in someone else's shoes' to understand different feelings and experiences.
Introduces the BUSTER framework for bullying prevention. Students learn practical strategies to stand up for themselves and others in a safe and effective way.
A large-group SEL lesson focused on character, exploring the concept of doing the right thing even when no one is watching through interactive discussions and reflective activities.
A lesson for 4th graders exploring the importance of honesty, the impact of lies on trust, and how to tell the truth even when it's hard.
A lesson for kindergarteners to establish foundational classroom expectations, focusing on active listening, following directions, and cooperating as a "Classroom Crew."
A comprehensive lesson exploring the motivations behind academic dishonesty and the long-term impact of cheating on personal integrity and community trust. Students analyze realistic scenarios and build a personal 'blueprint' for ethical decision-making.
A nautical-themed lesson focusing on decision-making skills for middle-grade students, introducing the 'Pause, Plot, Pilot' framework to navigate tricky situations and peer pressure.
A set of resources designed for a therapeutic program to address class and work avoidance using a witty, nautical winter theme. Focuses on self-regulation, coping skills, and the impact of individual behavior on the school community.
A targeted 15-minute intervention for 7th-grade girls focusing on the 'Pause and Play' decision-making strategy. This session helps students analyze the potential outcomes of their choices in social and academic contexts.
A school-wide initiative to foster empathy and positive behavior through a collaborative Kindness Tree activity. Students perform kind acts, record them on leaves, and watch their community kindness grow visually.
A set of high-impact materials for parent-teacher conferences, including informational displays, a family pledge, and an interactive student campaign activity.
This lesson empowers 6th-grade students to redefine leadership as a series of daily choices and actions rather than just a position of power. Students will identify core leadership traits and create a practical action plan for leading in their own lives.
A 30-minute interactive lesson designed to teach 5th-grade students the practical value of following directions and showing respect. Through a focused drawing activity and guided reflection, students learn how their individual choices affect the entire classroom's learning environment.
Provides a structured framework for collaborative problem-solving, guiding students from identifying the core issue to choosing a win-win solution.
Teaches the 'I-Statement' formula and the art of active listening to help students express needs and understand others without escalation.
Focuses on identifying the physical signs of frustration and practicing immediate 'cool-down' techniques to prevent aggressive outbursts before they start.
A 30-minute social-emotional learning lesson focused on fostering kindness and empathy in the classroom through a 'Kindness Garden' metaphor, including a hands-on creative activity.
A 3-hour intensive session for adults with depression, focusing on task initiation, value-based motivation, and professional boundaries through scenario-based learning.
A 30-minute Social Emotional Learning lesson for 5th graders focused on identifying and stopping aggressive humor and mean-spirited 'jokes'. Students will learn to distinguish between playful banter and harmful humor and practice setting clear boundaries.
Students investigate the physical manifestations of low self-esteem and depression. They learn to identify the 'Bio-Feedback Loop' where body language and physical sensations reinforce negative self-perception.
Students conduct movement experiments to see how physical activity impacts their mindset. They observe the difficulty of maintaining a low mood while engaging in high-energy positive actions.
Using complex character scenarios, students apply behavioral activation principles to analyze social-emotional challenges. They diagnose negative feedback loops and prescribe evidence-based action interventions.
Students practice role-playing the transition from recognizing a negative feeling to choosing a positive action. They use 'Joy Menus' to simulate real-world application of emotional regulation strategies.
In this culminating lesson, students create a personal 'Bounce-Back Plan' emergency card. They identify three specific actions they can take when feeling low to build resilience and autonomy.
A lesson focused on teaching students self-regulation techniques through mindful breathing, featuring the infinity loop strategy.
Learning mindfulness and mental strategies to handle internal distractions and return focus to the task at hand.
A 30-minute Social-Emotional Learning lesson where 5th-grade students reflect on their growth and write a letter to their future selves about using SEL skills in middle school.
Teaches students how to take genuine accountability when they mess up, including the components of a meaningful apology and rebuilding social trust.
Introduces practical cognitive filters to use before speaking, focusing on the THINK framework and the 'pause' technique.
Focuses on the immediate and long-term impact of words, helping students understand the 'blast radius' of what they say in person and online.
A focused 30-minute lesson for a 7th-grade student to understand personal boundaries, the absolute meaning of 'no,' and the social and disciplinary consequences of invading privacy.
A focused lesson designed to help 8th-grade students develop perspective-taking skills through literary analysis and social-emotional scenarios. Students will learn to identify internal motivations and external factors that shape how different people view the same event.
A social-emotional learning lesson for 5th graders reading at a 3rd-grade level, focused on identifying the qualities of a good friend through a shared story and group discussion.
A lesson where second graders become 'Emotion Detectives' to identify feelings in others and learn self-talk strategies for emotional regulation. The lesson uses a detective theme to make learning about feelings engaging and actionable.
A game-inspired goal-setting activity designed for parent-teacher conferences, focusing on identifying student strengths and growth areas through a 'future quest' lens.
A Parent-Teacher Conference initiative focused on building a 'Kindness Tree' to celebrate student growth and positive character through small, impactful acts.
A charming Valentine-themed lesson for first graders focusing on identifying kind actions and celebrating friendship through a scenarios worksheet and coloring activity.
A lesson designed for early elementary students to learn the social mechanics of making friends, specifically focusing on starting conversations, asking questions, and discovering shared interests through a social story and interactive cards.
A social thinking lesson based on the "Body in the Group" ocean adventure, teaching kindergarteners how physical proximity and orientation show interest and participation.
Students synthesize their knowledge to create a personalized physiological safety plan for high-stress periods. They identify triggers, early warning signs, and pre-planned somatic interventions.
Students evaluate somatic bottom-up processing techniques like diaphragmatic breathing and thermal regulation. They learn to choose the right physical strategy for their specific physiological profile.
Learners practice interoception—the sense of the internal state of the body. They test their accuracy in detecting heart rate and tension, connecting poor awareness with high anxiety.
A culminating event where students plan and execute a simple shared activity (like a dance party or snack share). They reflect on how doing things together feels different than doing them alone.
Dives into Polyvagal Theory to distinguish between fight/flight mobilization and dorsal vagal shutdown. Students analyze behaviors like procrastination and isolation as biological responses.
Students present their collages to small groups, articulating why they chose specific activities. Peer listeners practice affirming others' choices.
Students present their Joy Menus to small groups, allowing peers to borrow ideas to add to their own lists. The lesson concludes with a commitment to try one menu item over the weekend.
Students learn to identify when a friend does something good and how to celebrate them (clapping, cheering). This shifts focus from self-gratification to finding joy in others' success.
Students integrate their knowledge to create a personal 'bio-map' of their stress escalation cycle. They present how specific physiological interventions can interrupt this cycle at various stages.
Using a collage format, students select and paste images of their favorite activities onto a personal poster. This visual aid serves as a concrete reference tool.
Participants investigate the role of the vagus nerve in regulating heart rate and calming the nervous system. They experiment with specific physical maneuvers (like cold exposure or humming) that stimulate vagal tone.
Focuses on the anatomy of the stress response, the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the ANS, and the role of the vagus nerve. Students map their own physiological 'early warning signs'.
Small groups work together to build something (block tower, art piece). The focus is on the positive feeling of achieving a goal together rather than the final product.
Using their investigations, students create a visual 'menu' or choice board of their top 5 reliable mood-boosting activities. They illustrate these options to serve as a reference tool.
Students sort images of activities into 'high energy' fun (running, dancing) and 'calm' fun (reading, coloring). The class discusses how different times of day might need different types of positive activities.
The class engages in silly activities designed solely to produce shared laughter. They discuss how hearing others laugh makes them want to laugh too, introducing the concept of emotional contagion.
Students practice focused attention on internal bodily sensations to detect early warning signs of distress. The lesson moves from guided body scans to independent practice in identifying subtle tension.
Students rotate through stations testing different types of positive engagement: creative (drawing), active (jumping jacks), and relaxing (deep breathing). They record how each station changes their energy level.
Students learn simple scripts and gestures to invite peers to join a positive activity, practicing inclusion and social courage.
Learners engage in a sensory station rotation to discover which sights, sounds, and textures make them feel good. They classify experiences as 'things I like' versus 'things I do not like'.
Final synthesis where students integrate all learned modules into a personalized Resilience Architecture plan and a portable Crisis Card for emergency restoration.
Addresses the pressure to overcommit in academia by teaching the 'Strategic No' as a tool for protecting capacity and ensuring career longevity.
Explores the neurobiology of sleep and its role in emotional regulation, culminating in the design of a 'shutdown ritual' to combat revenge bedtime procrastination.
Reframes time management as a tool for reducing cognitive load and anxiety, teaching graduate students to design schedules based on energy levels and buffer capacity.
Students distinguish between stressors and the physiological stress response, auditing their current routines to ensure they are completing the stress cycle to prevent chronic burnout.
Students synthesize their learning by constructing a Professional Resilience Manifesto and practicing cognitive rehearsal to prepare for future academic challenges.
Participants distinguish between adaptive excellence and maladaptive perfectionism, exploring the 'law of diminishing returns' in academic work and its anxiety cost.
This lesson focuses on detaching self-worth from academic critique, practicing objective responses to harsh feedback and adopting a growth mindset toward evaluation.
Students learn to identify common cognitive distortions like catastrophizing and all-or-nothing thinking using CBT frameworks to provide a vocabulary for cognitive restructuring.
Students analyze the Impostor Phenomenon (IP) in higher education, identifying the five types of 'impostors' and normalizing their experiences within the academic community.
