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.
An exploration of Person-Centered Approach (PCA) applied to various school counseling group formats, focusing on core conditions and growth.
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 lesson on interpreting body language and social cues across various professional and community settings. Students will learn to decode non-verbal communication and practice responding appropriately through role-play.
A comprehensive lesson for adult learners in vocational programs focusing on the social-emotional skills required to receive constructive feedback and navigate workplace hierarchies through role-play and reflection.
A comprehensive lesson for adults with disabilities on navigating conflicts in workplace, residential, community, and social settings using structured communication tools.
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 graduate-level training lesson for school counseling students focused on moving beyond surface-level complaints to identifying core themes and underlying emotional drivers.
A practical guide to managing wait times in a nursing home setting, teaching caregivers how to use the WAIT framework to reduce resident anxiety and improve the care experience.
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.
A dual-track 90-minute activity sequence on pattern recognition, offering a professional development seminar for workplace efficiency and a supportive, scaffolded module for adults with IDD.
A high-stakes guide to managing conflict and de-escalating tension in real-world peer situations. Students learn to identify physical triggers and use the EAR method to maintain control in high-pressure social environments.
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 comprehensive lesson for adult learners on navigating everyday negotiations with family, friends, and peers using interest-based strategies and effective communication.
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 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 comprehensive 60-minute session designed to introduce students to the science of neuroplasticity and the practical application of a growth mindset through interactive games, discussion, and reflective work.
The core foundational resources for mentors to guide their mentees through the 20-session journey.
A comprehensive guide to mastering entry-level and academic interviews through the STAR method, practical scenarios, and self-reflection. Students will build a portfolio of stories to demonstrate their skills to future employers and admissions officers.
A comprehensive lesson designed to help high school and college students discover their unique learning profiles, set personalized goals, and develop self-advocacy skills. Students engage in reflective mapping and modality exploration to take charge of their academic journey.
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.
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 comprehensive lesson designed for young adults and transition students to master workplace hygiene, understand social boundaries, and develop self-advocacy skills for maintaining personal care.
A lesson focused on transition-age youth and adults, covering professional hygiene standards, the social impact of personal space, and practical self-advocacy for purchasing personal care supplies.
A reflective final session designed for a small group of three students and one staff member to process their time together, celebrate achievements, and transition forward.
A set of cognitive behavioral tools and flowcharts designed to help students with OCD navigate intrusive thoughts about social rejection and moral scrupulosity.
A lesson designed to help students identify their unique strengths and craft a compelling professional introduction for potential employers.
A career mapping lesson designed for students in transition, focusing on identifying strengths, exploring entry-level paths, and creating concrete action plans for self-sufficiency and professional growth.
A deep dive into Taylor Swift's career, focusing on her growth as a songwriter, the power of storytelling, and the importance of resilience through her different "Eras."
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 professional development lesson focused on building workplace confidence and communication skills for quiet employees, covering asking for help, expressing opinions, and initiating conversations.
Focuses on the essential skills of big-picture and session-specific planning for school counseling groups, drawing from key texts by Jacobs, Coogan, Steen, and Salerno. Students will learn to structure sessions from warm-up to closing while balancing content and process.
An introduction to the foundational skills of the retail industry, covering customer service techniques, cash handling, inventory management, and the professional communication required for successful sales.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the impact of language choice, focusing on professionalism, avoiding microaggressions, and using 'I' statements for conflict resolution.
Explores the moral framework of the modern workplace. Students will analyze ethical dilemmas, define 'conflict of interest,' and practice the 'Front Page Test' to navigate gray areas where company policy and personal values intersect.
Focuses on the professional skill of acting without being told what to do. Students will learn the "Owner's Mindset," how to identify service gaps, and the appropriate boundaries of taking initiative in a workplace hierarchy.
Explores leadership as a set of behaviors rather than a job title. Students will learn about situational leadership, the concept of 'Servant Leadership,' and how to influence a team positively from any position in the organizational chart.
Focuses on the critical skill of making sound decisions in the workplace. Students will explore the 'Professional Filter,' the importance of confidentiality/discretion, and the impact of their digital footprint on their professional reputation.
Focuses on the professional discipline of taking ownership for actions and outcomes. Students will explore the 'Accountability Loop' versus the 'Victim Loop,' practice the 'Admit, Apologize, Amend' script for errors, and learn how to build a reputation for extreme ownership.
Explores the mechanics of high performance by focusing on the distinction between 'being busy' and 'being productive.' Students will learn the 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle), the science of 'Flow State,' and practical strategies for minimizing workplace friction to maximize quality output.
Mastering the mechanics of the workday. Students will learn the Eisenhower Matrix for prioritization, the psychological 'Two-Minute Rule,' and practical time-blocking techniques to eliminate procrastination and meet professional deadlines.
Explores the foundation of professional trust through the lens of reliability and consistency. Students will learn the "Trust Battery" concept, the difference between being dependable and simply "showing up," and how to proactively communicate when setbacks occur.
Focuses on working effectively in diverse professional environments, understanding unconscious bias, and practicing inclusive communication. Students will explore cultural dimensions and apply empathy to workplace interactions.
Focuses on professional communication across multiple channels, including formal email etiquette, digital messaging (Slack/Teams), and active listening. Students will practice translating casual language into professional correspondence and mastering non-verbal cues.
A deep dive into Teamwork, focusing on professional roles, conflict resolution styles, and the psychological concept of synergy within a workforce. Students will identify their personal team roles and practice navigating group friction.
An introductory lesson covering the 11 essential employability skills required for modern workplace success. Students will explore definitions and apply skills through realistic workplace scenarios.
A comprehensive self-advocacy curriculum designed for young adults to navigate school, home, community, and the workplace with confidence. Focuses on personal identity (pronouns), legal rights (ADA/IDEA), and practical communication strategies.
A comprehensive 3-hour lesson designed for students with autism to understand the importance of social skills across various life stages, culminating in practical scripts for recess success.
A presentation exploring non-traditional career pathways in green construction and the trades, focusing on NYC's climate initiatives and training opportunities.
A workshop for young adults and teenagers exploring non-traditional career pathways in green construction and sustainable agriculture, focusing on NYC climate initiatives and local training programs.
A fast-paced, 25-minute experiential session where students explore careers in out-of-school-time (OST) and health advocacy. In collaboration with an anti-vaping professional, students learn how to use play and game design to promote healthy choices and lead community-wide change.
An introductory overview of executive functioning skills specifically focused on time management and organization strategies for students.
A focused lesson on personal accountability and strategic planning, providing the tools needed to transition from a student mindset to a professional one while working in entry-level roles.
A comprehensive workshop focusing on essential adulting skills through immersive role-play, task simulations, and practical financial planning. This lesson covers Independent Living, Employment Readiness, Self-Advocacy, and Financial Literacy.
This lesson provides the foundational tools for the Focus Flight system: quick-capture sticky notes, a visual mindset poster, and structured reflection prompts to support a two-semester research thesis.
This lesson focuses on establishing a professional foundation for the mentor-mentee relationship, emphasizing the importance of trust, reliability, and professional etiquette. Students will reflect on their role as a mentee and formalize their commitment through a collaborative contract.
A weekly routine for students to track and reflect on self-created executive functioning goals, promoting metacognition and self-regulation.
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.
Dives into Polyvagal Theory to distinguish between fight/flight mobilization and dorsal vagal shutdown. Students analyze behaviors like procrastination and isolation as biological responses.
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'.
Synthesis of skills to create personal reframing guides, shifting from anxious spiraling to balanced, realistic internal narratives.
Exploration of perfectionism's role in undergraduate stress, utilizing the Pareto Principle to find balance in academic pursuits.
Application of Socratic questioning and evidence-based analysis to challenge and dismantle automatic negative thoughts (ANTs).
Deep dive into the Activating event, Belief, and Consequence (ABC) model to analyze the internal interpretations that trigger anxious responses.
Introduction to common cognitive distortions like filtering, polarization, and catastrophizing through interactive scenarios and a technical cheat sheet.
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.
Students take a short assessment and immediately apply their error analysis protocol. They verify if their 'Watch Out' list helped them avoid previous habitual mistakes.
Students aggregate their error data to find personal patterns (e.g., 'I always miss inference questions' or 'I rush the last 5 minutes'). They create a personal 'Watch Out' list for future exams.
Instead of just marking correct answers, students must write a sentence explaining *why* their original answer was wrong and *why* the new answer is right. This ensures deep processing of the error.
Working in pairs, students vocalize their thinking process while solving a problem while a partner records their steps. They analyze these recordings to identify where their logic deviated from the correct path.
Students review a past assessment and categorize every incorrect answer as a 'Careless Error,' 'Content Gap,' or 'Strategy Failure.' This taxonomy helps them understand that not all mistakes are created equal.
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 3-hour workshop for adults covering the mechanics of anger explosions, identifying personal vulnerabilities, and mastering immediate techniques for cooling down.
A preparatory lesson focused on mastering the foundational skills of workplace ethics, professional communication, and financial literacy before beginning the full-scale simulation.
A project-based simulation where students create a long-term career roadmap and manage a multi-stage life logbook, practicing workplace ethics and professional communication in real-world scenarios.
A comprehensive guide for students to bridge the gap between their current skills and future professional goals through self-assessment and strategic research. Students will identify their 'Ikigai', research industries, and map out educational requirements for their chosen path.
A set of high-interest "Would You Rather" questions designed to build rapport while exploring career goals, emotional intelligence, and community values. This lesson includes a visual slide deck for group discussion and a reflection sheet for individual processing.
This lesson explores the definition of discrimination, the importance of professional boundaries in DSP relationships, and how actions lead to specific consequences.
A final assessment module to evaluate student understanding of career readiness concepts and application proficiency.
A deep dive into the mechanics of job applications, cover letter construction, and managing professional references.
