Mindful breathing and body scan meditation techniques integrated with daily self-care routines. Develops strategies for balancing life demands and advocating for personal wellness needs.
A sequence designed for a 13-year-old student with ADHD, OCD, and anxiety to build patience and manage impulsivity in high-stress classroom situations. Focuses on waiting for permission during overstimulation and navigating the delay when requesting help after a period of refusal.
A 4-week socio-emotional learning sequence using professional wrestling as a metaphor for state exam preparation, focusing on motivation, resilience, and brotherhood.
A comprehensive 16-week DBT program adapted for children with high-functioning autism, using shipwrecks and plane crashes as high-interest metaphors for emotional regulation, mindfulness, and distress tolerance. Each week includes a counselor guide, parent guide, and client worksheet themed around historical salvage and survival missions.
A 6-week emotional regulation curriculum designed specifically for middle school boys, using an industrial/engineering theme to explore physiology, triggers, and coping strategies.
A 4-week small group counseling unit for middle school students focused on identifying stressors, understanding the physiological response to stress, and building a versatile toolkit of coping strategies. Aligned with ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for student success.
A 5-day SEL unit for primary students focused on Self-Management, themed as 'Secret Agent Training' to teach goal setting, impulse control, mindfulness, organization, and stress management.
A 4-week small group series for 6th graders focused on identifying frustration triggers and implementing healthy coping strategies for academic, athletic, and home-based stress.
A 12-week sophisticated intervention for middle schoolers (ages 10-13) to master impulse control, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal trust using a behavioral analysis framework.
A 12-week comprehensive intervention plan designed for children to improve impulse control and empathy through a "Social Detective" investigative theme.
A comprehensive stress management series for TK-6th grade students, including a specialized 1st/2nd combo lesson. Each lesson focuses on identifying stressors, physical responses, and both proactive and reactive coping strategies through counselor-led presentations and interactive student worksheets.
A comprehensive 4-day small group program focusing on essential social-emotional skills including emotional regulation, active listening, friendship building, and conflict resolution.
A comprehensive 7-week program designed for students struggling academically and socially-emotionally to improve executive functioning, planning, and emotional regulation.
A 3-part sequence for middle schoolers on emotional regulation, covering the Zones of Regulation, the Stop-Think-Act framework, and personal mindfulness toolkits.
A comprehensive 6th-grade Social Emotional Learning unit focused on emotional regulation. Students learn to distinguish between reacting and responding, build a personal strategy toolbox, and apply these skills to real-world scenarios through reflection and a final project.
A 6-week small group counseling curriculum designed to help 6th graders transition smoothly to middle school, covering logistics, organization, social dynamics, and stress management.
A series of independent social-emotional missions for middle schoolers to develop personal integrity, emotional regulation, and social communication skills.
A 6-week SEL program designed for high-energy middle schoolers, using mechanical and engineering metaphors to teach social-emotional skills.
A comprehensive therapeutic sequence focused on building emotional resilience, distress tolerance, and overcoming school avoidance using CBT and DBT principles.
A series of four 15-minute counseling modules designed for middle and high school students. Each module focuses on a core social-emotional skill: self-regulation, coping strategies, emotional expression, and honesty, using a "Mind Mechanics" blueprint aesthetic.
A two-part series for middle school students to develop self-regulation and impulse control by identifying physical body signals and building a personal toolkit of coping strategies and sensory breaks.
A 5-part journey into building positive mental habits, focusing on gratitude, mindfulness, and kindness through an architectural lens. Students act as 'Joy Architects' to design their own daily well-being routines.
A comprehensive sequence on building resilience across three grade bands (1st-2nd, 3rd-5th, and 6th-8th), using the 'Resilience Lab' theme to teach students how to navigate setbacks and grow through challenges.
A comprehensive resilience curriculum spanning K-8, focusing on emotional regulation, growth mindset, and stress management through age-appropriate challenges and strategies.
A comprehensive PBIS implementation program for middle schoolers, focusing on Being Present, Responsible, and Respectful through monthly 15-minute lessons.
An 8-week soccer-themed social-emotional learning curriculum designed to improve self-esteem, peer relationships, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution through on-field drills and classroom reflection.
A 4-session individual counseling intervention designed for a 6th-grade multilingual learner to build self-esteem, manage anxiety, and improve sleep hygiene through growth mindset and positive self-talk.
A 5-day intervention program for school-avoidant students, using Roblox-inspired mechanics to address anxiety, perfectionism, and teacher engagement.
A high-impact SEL unit for middle school students, using a vintage sports 'Legacy League' theme. Over five lessons, students learn to 'Flip the Script' on impulsive reactions, negative self-talk, and social conflicts to build a lasting positive legacy.
A 6-session counseling group designed to help students identify triggers, understand physical symptoms of anxiety, and build a personalized toolkit of coping strategies through a 'Calm Explorer' theme.
A comprehensive unit for 6th-grade students focusing on balancing academic requirements, extracurricular activities, and essential self-care. Through case studies, categorization activities, and communication practice, students learn to prevent burnout and advocate for their well-being.
A case study-based sequence where 6th-grade students act as 'Resilience Consultants' to analyze how physical self-care (the PLEASE framework) reduces emotional vulnerability and prevents interpersonal conflict.
A 5-lesson inquiry into how physical health (the PLEASE skills) creates biological resilience against emotional vulnerability, designed for 6th-grade students.
A project-based sequence where 6th-grade students treat their daily routines as a design challenge to reduce emotional vulnerability. Using the DBT PLEASE skills, students audit their habits and design a personalized 'Resilience Routine' for physical and emotional wellness.
This sequence helps students overcome task initiation hurdles by combining visualization and verbal self-talk. Students learn to 'see' the finished product, reverse engineer the steps, estimate time accurately, and use micro-goals to take the first step.
A comprehensive sequence for 6th-grade students to develop cognitive flexibility, recognize emotional triggers during schedule disruptions, and apply structured coping strategies to navigate unexpected changes independently.
This 6th-grade sequence teaches students somatic and mindfulness-based techniques for Radical Acceptance. Students explore how body posture, breathing, and observation can help them stay calm and accept difficult realities rather than fighting them.
A 5-lesson sequence for 6th graders on radical acceptance, distinguishing control, and building emotional resilience through logic-based tools.
A comprehensive guide to project management for 6th graders, focusing on backward design, time estimation, and managing time blindness to reduce deadline stress.
A comprehensive 5-lesson unit designed to transition 6th-grade students from teacher-directed regulation to independent sensory self-monitoring. Students explore the biology of their nervous system, experiment with diverse sensory inputs, and create personalized proactive break systems.
This sequence guides 6th-grade students through the biological mechanisms of stress and recovery. Students explore the autonomic nervous system to identify personal physiological indicators of escalation and de-escalation, culminating in a personalized 'Body Map' and 'Baseline Checklist' to recognize when they are ready to return to learning.
A hands-on workshop sequence where 6th-grade students experiment with sensory tools to build a personalized 'rescue kit' for dysregulation recovery. Students test proprioceptive, tactile, auditory, and visual strategies to determine what works best for their unique nervous systems.
This middle school sequence reframes meditation as a 'performance tool' for academic and social success. Students explore case studies of peak performers, learn the STOP technique for impulse control, develop grounding strategies for test anxiety, and practice empathy through Loving-Kindness meditation, culminating in a real-world scenario challenge.
This sequence teaches 6th-grade students how to apply mindfulness to their everyday lives through movement, sensory awareness, and social interaction. Students will transition from quiet meditation to active, real-world mindfulness practices.
A project-based unit where 6th-grade students identify personal stress triggers and curate a personalized emotional regulation toolkit through meditation experimentation and environmental design.
A 5-lesson sequence for 6th-grade students focused on somatic awareness, tension release, and meditation basics. Students learn to identify physical sensations of stress and use body scanning, progressive muscle relaxation, and visualization techniques to promote mental well-on.
This sequence introduces 6th-grade students to the physiological connection between breathing and the nervous system, teaching them specific techniques like box breathing and 4-7-8 to manage stress and focus.
This sequence focuses on emotional intelligence and self-compassion through a case study approach. Students analyze hypothetical scenarios involving disappointment, anger, or anxiety, and apply mindfulness techniques to navigate them, shifting from reacting impulsively to responding thoughtfully.
This sequence explores the biological mechanisms behind dysregulation and the specific sensory inputs required to return to a physiological baseline. Students will investigate the autonomic nervous system to understand the 'fight, flight, or freeze' response and experiment with various sensory modalities to identify which ones effectively lower their heart rate and reduce tension.
This sequence guides students through somatic awareness and Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR). Students learn to map emotions in their bodies, observe sensations without judgment, and use active relaxation techniques to manage stress and improve sleep.
A 3rd-grade mindfulness sequence exploring emotional regulation through metaphors like mind jars, weather reporting, and visualization to help students widen the gap between triggers and reactions.
This sequence explores mindfulness as a cognitive skill for emotional regulation and improved attention. Students learn about neuroplasticity, sensory grounding, thought labeling, and the STOP method to build emotional intelligence.
This sequence helps students master time management and prioritization during exams. Through hands-on activities and simulations, students learn to estimate pacing, use the 'skip and return' strategy, navigate long passages efficiently, and manage test anxiety.
A 3-session journey for middle schoolers to understand and master the Zones of Regulation, building self-awareness and emotional management skills through interactive activities, games, and personal planning.
A 3-session emotional intelligence program for middle schoolers to identify, understand, and manage their emotions using the Zones of Regulation framework. Students move from basic identification to personalized self-regulation planning.
This 6-session series (4 sessions detailed here) is designed for 6th-grade students to develop anxiety management and resiliency skills. Students will learn to recognize signs of anxiety, practice coping strategies, build resilience through challenges, and increase emotional awareness.
A 3-session comprehensive program for middle schoolers to identify emotions, match them to the four Zones of Regulation, and develop personalized self-regulation strategies. Students journey from awareness to mastery through interactive games, stations, and personal planning.
A comprehensive bullying prevention curriculum for PK-6 students, featuring two distinct 30-minute sessions for every individual grade level. The program uses mentor texts by Kathryn Otoshi, Trudy Ludwig, Julia Cook, and others to scaffold concepts of power imbalance, upstander strategies, and school culture change.
A comprehensive MTSS Tier 3 support package designed to maintain mental health stability for middle school students transitioning from school-based counseling to summer break, featuring Massachusetts-specific community referrals and crisis safety planning.
A 6-week small group intervention for 6th-grade students focusing on executive functioning skills including goal setting, planning, time management, and study habits using an architectural blueprint theme.
A 4-session social skills group for 6th-grade girls focused on body neutrality, media literacy, digital authenticity, and internal self-compassion. This sequence helps students transition from seeing themselves as "objects to be viewed" to "subjects who experience the world."
A 2-session social skills group for 6th-grade girls focused on body neutrality, media literacy, and respectful interpersonal communication regarding physical appearance.
A supportive small-group counseling series designed for middle school girls to navigate depression, overcome the fear of vulnerability, and develop healthy communication skills with friends and family.
A series of social-emotional learning modules focused on cognitive and emotional mastery for small group settings.
A comprehensive year-long curriculum designed to empower students with essential life skills for independence, focusing on financial literacy, social communication, and real-world simulations.
