Mental Health Support

A graduate-level training lesson for school counseling students focused on moving beyond surface-level complaints to identifying core themes and underlying emotional drivers.

A clinical session focused on identifying and understanding cognitive schemas, their impact on depression, and their role in substance use recovery. Includes a presentation, matching activity, and reflection worksheet.

A comprehensive lesson designed for late high school and undergraduate students to develop personalized self-care strategies, identify signs of burnout, and build long-term resilience through mindfulness and boundary-setting.

Specialized resources for supporting children and adolescents, focusing on age-appropriate explanations and creative memory-keeping.

A practical lesson dedicated to identifying and implementing healthy coping mechanisms to manage the intense emotional waves of loss.

An introductory lesson focused on understanding the landscape of grief and assessing the severity of the client's current experience to guide treatment planning.

This lesson covers the ACT core process of Willingness (Acceptance), providing a mini-lesson on the 'Window of Tolerance' to distinguish between helpful stretching (willingness) and overwhelming distress (flooding).

The final session focused on externalizing emotions through clear communication strategies and 'I' statements.

A session connecting internal emotional states to physical sensations in the body, treating the body as a dashboard for emotional data.

A session dedicated to expanding emotional vocabulary beyond basic terms, treating new words as 'upgrades' to internal communication.

A session focused on identifying current emotional states and understanding the 'why' behind emotional awareness using a diagnostic framework.

Synthesize assessment data into a coherent case conceptualization and practice delivering feedback to clients.

Transitions from acute intervention to long-term maintenance, applying habit formation principles and creating relapse prevention plans to ensure sustainable lifestyle changes.

Students analyze mood and activity data to evaluate intervention effectiveness, practicing the role of the scientist-practitioner in a clinical setting.

Utilize the ABC model to conduct a functional analysis of avoidance behaviors and understand their reinforcing contingencies.

Distinguish between goals and values and use assessment tools to identify intrinsically motivating activities for clients.

Introduces the TRAP/TRAC framework for identifying avoidance patterns and implementing alternative coping strategies when clients face internal or external barriers.

Learn the technical skill of activity monitoring and baseline assessment using mastery and pleasure scales.

Analyze the behavioral cycle of depression, focusing on how life events lead to avoidance and a lack of positive reinforcement.

Focuses on the technique of breaking down overwhelming tasks into manageable micro-steps to build self-efficacy and momentum in clients.

Synthesize assessment data into a coherent case conceptualization and practice delivering feedback to clients.

Transitions from acute intervention to long-term maintenance, applying habit formation principles and creating relapse prevention plans to ensure sustainable lifestyle changes.

Students analyze mood and activity data to evaluate intervention effectiveness, practicing the role of the scientist-practitioner in a clinical setting.

Utilize the ABC model to conduct a functional analysis of avoidance behaviors and understand their reinforcing contingencies.

Distinguish between goals and values and use assessment tools to identify intrinsically motivating activities for clients.

Introduces the TRAP/TRAC framework for identifying avoidance patterns and implementing alternative coping strategies when clients face internal or external barriers.

Learn the technical skill of activity monitoring and baseline assessment using mastery and pleasure scales.

Analyze the behavioral cycle of depression, focusing on how life events lead to avoidance and a lack of positive reinforcement.

Focuses on the technique of breaking down overwhelming tasks into manageable micro-steps to build self-efficacy and momentum in clients.

Students bridge the gap between abstract values and concrete behaviors by creating structured schedules. The focus is on identifying activities that provide 'Mastery' and 'Pleasure' to counteract depressive withdrawal.

The sequence culminates with students mapping local community resources that support the PLEASE skills for low-income or marginalized clients.

Students learn to adapt movement recommendations for mood regulation for clients with physical disabilities or chronic pain, focusing on 'building mastery'.

Students facilitate a mock group segment and receive professional feedback on their teaching style and clinical presence.

This lesson addresses sleep hygiene for clients in crowded or noisy environments, focusing on environmental adaptation and behavioral modifications.

Students apply gamification and social accountability strategies to make behavioral health habits (eating and exercise) engaging for groups.

Students modify nutritional advice for clients with limited budgets or access, developing realistic harm-reduction strategies for 'Eating Balanced'.

Students critique standard PLEASE skills through a socioeconomic lens, identifying how food deserts, shift work, and environment impact emotional regulation.

This lesson focuses on managing group resistance and sensitive dynamics around substance use and mood-altering behaviors.

Students practice translating complex physiological concepts of emotional regulation into accessible psychoeducation for group members.

Students explore the standard DBT skills training group format, focusing on the balance between content delivery (PLEASE intro) and group processing.

A somatic regulation workshop teaching students discreet grounding and breathing techniques to manage test-day physiological anxiety.

A small group session focused on identifying the anxieties that lead to task avoidance and developing practical strategies to overcome the 'fog' of low motivation.

A mental health intervention designed to help students identify and challenge cognitive distortions during high-stakes testing seasons. Students will learn to reframe 'all-or-nothing' thinking into balanced, resilient self-talk.

A graduate-level training lesson for school counseling students focused on moving beyond surface-level complaints to identifying core themes and underlying emotional drivers.

A comprehensive guide for students to navigate high-pressure academic periods, focusing on goal-setting, study habits, and holistic well-being.

A comprehensive lesson designed for late high school and undergraduate students to develop personalized self-care strategies, identify signs of burnout, and build long-term resilience through mindfulness and boundary-setting.

A comprehensive lesson designed for GED students to manage test anxiety through mindfulness strategies, including breathing techniques, grounding exercises, and situational application.

This lesson covers the ACT core process of Willingness (Acceptance), providing a mini-lesson on the 'Window of Tolerance' to distinguish between helpful stretching (willingness) and overwhelming distress (flooding).

A comprehensive final review and logistics checklist for high school seniors, covering voter registration, insurance cards, professional email signatures, and emergency contact updates.

Guides students through a long-term goal-setting exercise, helping them map out professional and personal milestones for their first five years after high school using a visual timeline approach.

Teaches students how to plan, execute, and document a significant creative project, focusing on milestones, resource management, and the art of the 'Launch.'

Teaches students how to build and maintain a sustainable artistic practice through small, consistent habits, focusing on the 'Atomic Habits' method for creative output.

Explores the intentional effort required to build and maintain community as an adult, teaching students how to find 'third spaces' and manage the transition of high school friendships.

Introduces students to the fundamental skills of arts management, including production scheduling, team leadership, and basic project budgeting for creative endeavors.

Differentiates between a standard job resume and a creative Curriculum Vitae (CV), teaching students how to list exhibitions, performances, awards, and technical commissions.

Teaches students the behavioral standards of the creative industries, including the art of the thank-you note, networking event protocols, and professional gift-giving ethics.

Teaches students the logistics of self-producing exhibitions and performances, covering DIY spaces, permit basics, and how to create a professional 'call for entry' submission.

Introduces the history and function of creative unions (like SAG-AFTRA, AEA, and the AFM), explaining how they protect wages, provide benefits, and establish safe working conditions for artists.

Focuses on identifying and documenting the 'behind-the-scenes' skills that make an artist employable, such as stagecraft, technical software, and project management.

Teaches students how to identify predatory practices in the arts world, including 'pay-to-play' scams, exposure-only work, and how to verify the legitimacy of contests and galleries.

Students take turns facilitating a 15-minute segment of a support group based on a provided theme (e.g., academic stress, grief). Peers and the instructor provide structured feedback on their facilitation style and group management.

Students learn how to de-escalate conflict between group members and identify red flags for immediate crisis intervention (e.g., suicide risk). They become familiar with referral pathways and university/community resources.

Students practice micro-skills such as paraphrasing, summarizing, and validating emotions. The lesson utilizes 'fishbowl' exercises where students observe and critique peer interactions to refine their empathetic communication style.

This lesson covers the logistics of starting a support group, including creating community agreements and fostering psychological safety. Students learn how to structure a session to ensure equity of voice and predictability.

Students define the scope of peer support, learn about confidentiality, and explore the ethical boundaries between peer support and clinical therapy.

A foundational lesson designed to help students define grief, identify its various causes, and recognize the diverse emotional, physical, and cognitive reactions it can trigger. This lesson builds empathy and emotional literacy through reading and guided discussion.

Students reflect on their archives as part of a 'continuing bond' and develop plans for maintaining digital legacies.

Students assemble their curated artifacts into a multimedia collage, applying technical skills to create a digital tribute.

Students learn how technical choices in editing, like pacing and sound, impact the emotional tone of a story.

Students practice the art of curation, selecting significant digital artifacts to tell a focused narrative of loss or memory.

Students explore the ethical implications of 'digital afterlife' and how online spaces serve as modern memorial grounds.

Students explore instrumental music and ambient soundscapes as tools for mindfulness. They practice active listening to ground themselves and manage stress without the influence of lyrical content.

Applying their knowledge of lyrics, tempo, and the Iso-Principle, students curate personal playlists designed for specific emotional support. They justify their choices based on technical and personal criteria.

This lesson introduces the 'Iso-Principle,' a music therapy technique where music is matched to a current mood and gradually shifted toward a desired state. Students learn to map their own emotional transitions through song sequencing.

Students analyze lyrics across genres to see how artists express grief and loss. They identify common themes and examine how rhythm and rhyme are used to structure complex emotional experiences.

Students investigate the neuroscience of sound, focusing on the amygdala and hippocampus. They explore how auditory stimuli can trigger memories and physical responses, providing a scientific foundation for music's role in emotional regulation.

Students present their tribute designs to a mock city council, explaining the visitor experience and healing potential.

Students create a small-scale model of a memorial, justifying their design choices based on intended emotional impact.

Students brainstorm and develop personal or community-specific symbols that represent memory and legacy.

Students analyze design choices in famous memorials to understand how materials, height, and interactivity evoke emotional responses.

An art therapy session focused on exploring self-identity, navigating emotional transitions, and building distress tolerance through creative expression and mindfulness.

This lesson explores the psychological impact of transitions and teaches students healthy strategies for processing endings and saying goodbye. It covers the emotions of parting, the importance of closure, and practical 'ritual' techniques for moving on.

A gentle and supportive activity focused on sharing cherished memories of loved ones through creative story starters and guided discussion.

A deep-dive lesson for high-achieving students to dismantle the internal pressure of perfectionism through a controlled 'ugly art' experiment and honest reflection on self-worth beyond performance.

A comprehensive lesson focused on building resilience and coping strategies for life transitions, designed for middle school students through adults. The lesson uses a navigation theme to help individuals map out their past changes, understand their emotional responses, and plan for future stability.

Specialized resources for supporting children and adolescents, focusing on age-appropriate explanations and creative memory-keeping.

A practical lesson dedicated to identifying and implementing healthy coping mechanisms to manage the intense emotional waves of loss.

An introductory lesson focused on understanding the landscape of grief and assessing the severity of the client's current experience to guide treatment planning.

A culminating presentation where students share their re-authoring plans and participate in a formal 'definitional ceremony'.

Students learn to draft therapeutic documents, such as letters and certificates, that solidify a client's preferred identity and agency.

An introduction to Outsider Witness practices, focusing on the four-step structure of witnessing to validate preferred identity stories.

Students explore the dual-landscape model, learning to connect specific actions to profound identity conclusions to 'thicken' preferred stories.

Students analyze how 'taken-for-granted' societal truths regarding success and gender impact mental health and support problem narratives.

Students reflect on their archives as part of a 'continuing bond' and develop plans for maintaining digital legacies.

Students assemble their curated artifacts into a multimedia collage, applying technical skills to create a digital tribute.

Students learn how technical choices in editing, like pacing and sound, impact the emotional tone of a story.

Students practice the art of curation, selecting significant digital artifacts to tell a focused narrative of loss or memory.

Students explore the ethical implications of 'digital afterlife' and how online spaces serve as modern memorial grounds.

Students explore instrumental music and ambient soundscapes as tools for mindfulness. They practice active listening to ground themselves and manage stress without the influence of lyrical content.

Applying their knowledge of lyrics, tempo, and the Iso-Principle, students curate personal playlists designed for specific emotional support. They justify their choices based on technical and personal criteria.

Behavioral strategies to enhance patient adherence to medical regimens and chronic illness management.

Exploring the bidirectional link between chronic pain and emotion regulation using a DBT lens.

Clinical approaches to treating sleep-related trauma and emotional avoidance through nightmare exposure and rescripting.

Integration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) protocols within a DBT framework to improve sleep efficiency.

Students master the tools for comprehensive sleep assessment and learn to differentiate between behavioral insomnia and medical sleep disorders.

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.

Students take turns facilitating a 15-minute segment of a support group based on a provided theme (e.g., academic stress, grief). Peers and the instructor provide structured feedback on their facilitation style and group management.

Students learn how to de-escalate conflict between group members and identify red flags for immediate crisis intervention (e.g., suicide risk). They become familiar with referral pathways and university/community resources.

Students practice micro-skills such as paraphrasing, summarizing, and validating emotions. The lesson utilizes 'fishbowl' exercises where students observe and critique peer interactions to refine their empathetic communication style.

This lesson covers the logistics of starting a support group, including creating community agreements and fostering psychological safety. Students learn how to structure a session to ensure equity of voice and predictability.

Students define the scope of peer support, learn about confidentiality, and explore the ethical boundaries between peer support and clinical therapy.

A culminating presentation where students share their re-authoring plans and participate in a formal 'definitional ceremony'.

Students learn to draft therapeutic documents, such as letters and certificates, that solidify a client's preferred identity and agency.

An introduction to Outsider Witness practices, focusing on the four-step structure of witnessing to validate preferred identity stories.

Students explore the dual-landscape model, learning to connect specific actions to profound identity conclusions to 'thicken' preferred stories.

Students analyze how 'taken-for-granted' societal truths regarding success and gender impact mental health and support problem narratives.

A reflective lesson where students explore the poetic beauty and personal significance of the Psalms, choosing a specific passage to analyze and connect with their own lives.

A somatic regulation workshop teaching students discreet grounding and breathing techniques to manage test-day physiological anxiety.

A comprehensive set of self-regulation tools for adult learners, focusing on managing frustration, impulsivity, and social provocation in educational and professional settings.

A comprehensive set of self-regulation tools for adult learners, focusing on managing frustration, impulsivity, and social provocation in educational and professional settings.

This lesson explores the importance of theoretical orientation in group counseling, drawing from Corey's frameworks on cognitive-behavioral and integrative approaches. Students will analyze why embedding theory is essential for professional practice and participate in a practical CBT activity tailored for college-aged populations.

A small group session focused on identifying the anxieties that lead to task avoidance and developing practical strategies to overcome the 'fog' of low motivation.

A mental health intervention designed to help students identify and challenge cognitive distortions during high-stakes testing seasons. Students will learn to reframe 'all-or-nothing' thinking into balanced, resilient self-talk.

A social-emotional learning lesson that uses weather metaphors to help students identify, track, and regulate their emotions through 'internal forecasting' and grounding techniques.

A therapeutic art session focused on reducing stress and cognitively reframing negative thought patterns through guided creative activities.

An art therapy session focused on exploring self-identity, navigating emotional transitions, and building distress tolerance through creative expression and mindfulness.

A comprehensive 4-hour coaching session designed for adult learners with intellectual disabilities and high anxiety. It covers emotional resilience during the job search, professional presentation, and practical interview skills for phone, virtual, and in-person settings.

A foundational lesson teaching the 'Pause, Think, Choose' method for emotional regulation and social decision-making in residential care settings. Using simple language and relatable scenarios, students learn to identify feelings, pause before reacting, and select appropriate replacement behaviors.

A set of cognitive behavioral tools and flowcharts designed to help students with OCD navigate intrusive thoughts about social rejection and moral scrupulosity.

A practical guide for neurodivergent students to build resilience and flexibility in their job search and employment journey. Focuses on managing unexpected changes, handling rejection, and exploring flexible work options.

A lesson focused on developing core self-awareness and self-management skills through vocabulary and deep reflection.

A comprehensive counseling session designed for graduate students to navigate academic pressure through mindfulness, self-compassion, and proactive burnout prevention. Students will assess their stress levels and build a personalized resilience toolkit.

A comprehensive lesson on essential study skills, focusing on effective time management techniques and strategic test preparation to help students boost their academic performance and reduce stress.

A comprehensive 3-hour workshop on emotional regulation, focusing on identifying vulnerabilities, triggers, the explosion phase, and recovery strategies through a hazard management lens.

A comprehensive guide for students to navigate high-pressure academic periods, focusing on goal-setting, study habits, and holistic well-being.

Focuses on preparing students for the transition from classroom to clinic, covering professional branding, resume highlights, and high-impact interview strategies using the STAR method.

A comprehensive set of self-regulation tools for adult learners, focusing on managing frustration, impulsivity, and social provocation in educational and professional settings.