Behavioral red flags, mental health warning signs, and physical indicators requiring immediate professional intervention. Establishes criteria for accessing emergency services, hotlines, and school-based support systems.
A 6-week small group guidance program for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st-grade students to manage school-related anxiety, build confidence, and develop emotional regulation skills through a superhero-themed curriculum.
A six-lesson series for K-3 students with communication IEPs, specifically those who stutter. The sequence focuses on defining bullying, identifying feelings, building self-advocacy through brave words and I-statements, and fostering empathy to become upstanders.
A comprehensive sequence for undergraduate students exploring the social psychology of stress and the practical skills needed to build resilient peer support networks. Students move from theoretical understanding to practical facilitation and community planning.
A graduate-level training sequence on facilitating peer support systems to mitigate stress and anxiety. Students learn the science of social support, micro-skills for active listening, boundary setting to prevent burnout, and group facilitation techniques to create sustainable communities of care.
A 10-session individual Tier 3 support program for a 7th grader with a seizure history, focusing on identifying stressors and building evidence-based coping resilience.
This sequence equips 9th-grade students to recognize signs of emotional distress and suicidal ideation using a safety-first framework. Students progress from debunking myths to identifying warning signs, understanding situational context, practicing the ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) model, and mapping out support resources.
A comprehensive project-based unit where 12th-grade students master the principles of trauma-informed care. Students progress from theoretical understanding to the practical application of designing and presenting clinical intervention strategies for complex trauma cases.
A practical, workshop-based sequence for 11th graders to learn and master the TIPP physiological regulation skills. Students move from understanding the biology of stress to demonstrating proficiency in Temperature, Intense Exercise, Paced Breathing, and Paired Muscle Relaxation through simulations and hands-on practice.
A comprehensive graduate-level sequence focused on the neurobiological and clinical foundations of trauma narrative work, moving from theory to practical assessment and preparation techniques.
This sequence helps 8th-grade students distinguish between temporary sadness and clinical depression by analyzing behavioral, physical, and emotional indicators. It culminates in learning the ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) strategy for seeking help from trusted adults.
A 5-lesson sequence for 7th graders to master TIPP (Temperature, Intense Exercise, Paced Breathing, Paired Muscle Relaxation) skills through relatable case studies involving academic, social, and home-based stressors. Students move from identifying crisis levels to prescribing specific physiological interventions for themselves and others.
A comprehensive sequence for 4th-grade students to identify, understand, and utilize school-based mental health resources. Students will learn about the roles of school staff, the concept of confidentiality, how to request help, and how to recognize when they need support.
A 45-minute lesson for 11th graders on recognizing peer crisis warning signs and using the Notice–Name–Navigate framework to connect friends to support safely while maintaining self-care boundaries.
This 45-minute lesson for 12th-grade students helps them identify and utilize safety resources in postsecondary settings and develop effective advocacy skills. Students will gain practical tools for navigating new environments safely and confidently.
A 45-minute lesson for 7th graders to distinguish between trust, confidentiality, and gossip. Students use a decision tree to navigate social scenarios and practice assertive communication to maintain healthy peer environments.
Students will engage in simplified role-playing scenarios to recognize different types of bullying and understand its impact. They will also discuss simple ways to prevent and respond to bullying situations. This lesson is important as it helps young students identify bullying behaviors and encourages them to be kind and supportive to their peers.
In this 45-minute lesson, 5th graders explore setting and enforcing in-person and online boundaries, practice scripts, and map out helpers for escalation support. Students will craft boundary statements and identify trusted helpers to enhance digital citizenship and safety skills.
In this 45-minute 4th grade lesson, students will learn to tell the difference between conflict, rudeness, and bullying; craft personal boundary statements; and identify trusted adults and peers for help. This vital social-emotional skillset empowers students to stay safe, respectful, and confident both face-to-face and online.
A 45-minute lesson for 3rd graders on identifying personal boundaries, practicing assertive communication, and mapping out a network of trusted adults for safety and support.
This lesson aims to educate 8th-grade students about cyberbullying, its impact, and strategies to prevent and address it. By using a video and guided discussion, students will gain a deeper understanding of the topic and learn practical steps to protect themselves and others online.
A mental health awareness lesson for Grade 8 students focusing on empathy, recognizing bullying, and the importance of checking in on friends using the short film 'Are You Okay?'.
A compassionate lesson for high school students to understand the non-linear stages of grief and develop healthy coping mechanisms for navigating loss.
A 30-minute lesson for 5th graders to distinguish between safe and unsafe secrets, focusing on personal safety and the social impact of inclusion and power dynamics. Students will engage in discussions and scenario analysis to build a supportive classroom environment.
This Tier 2 small group lesson empowers Kindergarten students to understand personal boundaries, identify safe and unsafe touches, and practice using their voices to seek help from trusted adults.
