Empathetic skill development through emotion recognition, cultural diversity appreciation, and bias confrontation. Targets multi-perspective analysis to support respectful interactions and complex social responses.
A therapeutic and self-discovery sequence for 2nd graders to identify personal sources of joy. Students explore the physical sensations of happiness, categorize their interests, and create a personalized 'Joy Menu' to use as a coping strategy for emotional regulation.
This sequence immerses undergraduate students in the federal legal frameworks of workplace discrimination and harassment, focusing on Title VII, the ADA, and the ADEA. Students learn to distinguish between general conflict and legally actionable harassment through case law analysis and real-world simulation.
An advanced clinical sequence for graduate-level counseling students focused on the nuances, cultural adaptations, and schema-level applications of thought record tracking in cognitive-behavioral therapy.
This graduate-level sequence critically examines the DBT FAST skills (Fair, Apology-free, Stick to values, Truthful) through the lenses of cultural humility, intersectionality, and systemic power dynamics. Students will move beyond a Eurocentric assertiveness model to develop nuanced, safe, and culturally responsive clinical interventions.
A graduate-level inquiry into the role of quantitative metrics in admissions, exploring the technical mechanics of GPA recalculation and the ethical implications of standardized testing through an equity lens.
A graduate-level exploration of the admissions 'black box,' where students act as admissions officers to navigate the complexities of holistic review, institutional priorities, and systemic bias in post-secondary gatekeeping.
A 5-lesson sequence for Pre-K students to help them understand triggers and distinguish past memories from present safety through play and sensory exploration.
A graduate-level exploration of how social structures, laws, and algorithms construct identity, moving from sociological theory to clinical 'Structural Competency' and advocacy.
A 5-lesson sequence for graduate counseling students to explore intersectionality, social location, and family scripts to build cultural humility and professional identity. Students move from theoretical critique to personal excavation and clinical application.
A comprehensive graduate-level training sequence exploring how cultural identity, systemic barriers, and implicit bias influence crisis presentation and peer support. Students move from understanding diverse cultural idioms of distress to developing culturally responsive safety plans that challenge traditional Western medical models.
This sequence guides 11th-grade students through the logistical and procedural aspects of crisis intervention. Students learn to distinguish between 911 and 988, understand hotline intake protocols, navigate the ethics of confidentiality, explore specialized digital tools, and practice referring peers to appropriate professional resources.
A comprehensive unit for undergraduate students focusing on the aftermath of human trafficking. Students explore trauma-informed care, legal advocacy for survivors, ethical storytelling, the neurological impacts of trauma, and community-based action planning to support recovery and reintegration.
An advanced course for graduate students exploring the intersection of neurobiology, psychological theory, and organizational leadership. Students develop high-level social and emotional competencies to navigate complex professional environments and foster psychological safety.
A graduate-level counseling sequence exploring how sociocultural forces shape self-image through Narrative Therapy and intersectional analysis. Students learn to externalize negative narratives and re-author their professional and personal identities.
This sequence for graduate counseling students examines how culture, language, and systemic context shape emotional labeling and expression. It challenges Western-centric models and prepares students to use culturally humble inquiry in clinical settings.
A comprehensive exploration of intersectionality and cultural humility for undergraduate students. This sequence moves from personal identity mapping to institutional accountability, emphasizing lifelong self-reflection and the recognition of power dynamics in professional and community settings.
This sequence explores neurodiversity through the Social Model of disability, challenging traditional norms of professionalism and designing inclusive environments. Students will move from theoretical understanding to practical application in organizational policy and advocacy.
A comprehensive sequence for undergraduate students to master the art of creating psychological safety, fostering belonging, and designing inclusive community rituals through theoretical frameworks and practical facilitation skills.
A Pre-K sequence focused on family identity, helping children recognize their roles, celebrate their home culture, and see their classroom as a supportive community.
A Kindergarten sequence exploring personal attributes, preferences, and names. Students use inquiry-based activities like mirror observation and fingerprinting to understand what makes them unique, culminating in a personal portfolio.
A high-intensity simulation-based unit for 12th graders focusing on situational awareness and the early detection of behavioral escalation in dynamic environments. Students take on the role of behavioral analysts to identify subtle cues before they lead to crisis.
A comprehensive 5-lesson unit for 12th-grade students on identifying behavioral baselines and recognizing early warning signs of emotional escalation through analytical observation of verbal, para-verbal, and non-verbal cues.
A comprehensive 11th-grade sequence focusing on auditory and paraverbal warning signs of behavioral escalation. Students learn to analyze tone, volume, cadence, and speech patterns to identify emotional states and prevent conflict.
A comprehensive sequence for 9th-grade students exploring the legal definitions, impacts, and identification of sexual harassment and hostile work environments in the professional world. Students move from basic legal definitions to nuanced evaluations of intent versus impact and digital professional conduct.
A 5-lesson sequence for 7th grade students focusing on restorative practices, the difference between intent and impact, crafting genuine apologies, and the long-term process of rebuilding trust after conflict.
This sequence teaches 7th-grade students how to move beyond simple compromise to collaborative negotiation. Students learn to separate people from problems, brainstorm creative 'win-win' options, use objective criteria for fairness, and develop a BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) to handle complex conflicts effectively while preserving relationships.
This sequence teaches 7th-grade students to navigate complex conflicts using the Iceberg Model. Students learn to look beneath surface-level arguments ('positions') to identify underlying human needs ('interests') through techniques like the Five Whys, core needs analysis, and multi-party mapping.
A 5-lesson unit for 7th graders on the formal structure of peer mediation. Students transition from observers to facilitators, learning to maintain neutrality, set ground rules, reframe toxic language, and guide parties toward mutually agreed-upon solutions.
A comprehensive 6th-grade sequence on conflict navigation, teaching students to identify root causes, recognize personal conflict styles, practice perspective-taking, understand escalation, and diagnose complex disputes.
This simulation-heavy sequence trains 8th-grade students to act as neutral peer mediators. Students move from establishing ground rules and neutrality to mastering advanced communication skills like reframing and open-ended questioning, culminating in a full mock mediation of complex social conflicts.
This sequence explores complex conflict navigation for 12th graders, moving from the psychological roots of identity-based conflict to the practical application of restorative circles and sustainable resolution design.
A comprehensive training sequence for undergraduate students focused on the clinical application of Thought Record tracking. Students transition from understanding the tool to facilitating it, mastering psychoeducation, Socratic questioning, and managing clinical resistance.
This sequence immerses undergraduate students in the theoretical and practical application of advanced conflict resolution, moving beyond basic interpersonal skills to systemic mediation strategies. Students will master interest-based negotiation, emotional regulation, reframing, and power analysis through simulations and case studies.
This sequence explores the psychology of group dynamics and community care. Students learn to recognize burnout, offer effective support, and advocate for cultures where requesting breaks is normalized and valued.
A simulation-heavy sequence for 7th graders to master FAST skills (Fair, Apologies, Stick to values, Truthful) through social labs, role-plays, and pattern recognition.
This sequence teaches 2nd-grade students how to adapt to social plan changes and peer conflicts using flexibility strategies. Students learn to negotiate compromises, handle absent partners, solve resource problems, and support peers experiencing change-related distress.
A 5-lesson sequence designed for 4th-grade students to build cognitive flexibility. Students learn to identify rigid versus flexible thinking, recognize physical stress responses to change, practice rapid task-switching, and apply emotional regulation strategies through role-play and a final 'flexibility obstacle course'.
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 workplace-readiness sequence for 12th-grade students focusing on inference and prediction within professional contexts. Students learn to navigate 'unwritten rules,' decode professional tone, and predict outcomes of workplace conflicts.
A Pre-K sequence focused on building self-esteem and positive experiences through mastery, growth mindset, and persistence. Students learn to navigate challenges and celebrate their own progress.
A Pre-K sequence focused on moving from individual joy to shared happiness through social connection, invitations, collaboration, and celebration. Students learn how community and play amplify positive emotions and build resilience.
A sequence for Pre-K students focused on building emotional resilience through predictable, positive daily routines. Students explore greetings, reframing chores, managing transitions, finding peace in quiet time, and practicing daily gratitude.
A Kindergarten sequence focused on shared positive experiences to boost mood and build social connections through invitations, cooperation, laughter, altruism, and gratitude.
A Kindergarten sequence focused on teaching emotional regulation through positive actions. Students learn to use activities like physical movement, deep breathing, and creative expression to 'switch the channel' from negative to positive emotions, building a toolkit of coping strategies.
A Kindergarten sequence focused on helping students identify personal interests and the link between activities and emotions through sensory exploration and creative mapping.
A Kindergarten sequence focused on making digital footprints concrete through physical analogies, promoting online kindness, and establishing safety protocols for young internet users.
This sequence examines the PLEASE skills (Physical illness, Lunch/Eating, Avoid mood-altering substances, Sleep, Exercise) through a Social Determinants of Health lens. Undergraduate counseling students will learn to adapt these therapeutic interventions for clients facing systemic barriers such as food insecurity, housing instability, and physical disability.
A 5-lesson unit for 3rd-grade students focused on identifying and categorizing obstacles that prevent task completion. Students learn to recognize internal emotional signals and external barriers (physical, informational, and environmental) to build self-advocacy and problem-solving skills.
A social-emotional learning sequence for 1st graders focused on empathy, perspective-taking, and challenging exclusion. Students experience simulations, role-play, and creative projects to build an inclusive classroom community.
This 5-lesson sequence for 1st-grade students explores social awareness through the lens of challenging stereotypes and bias. Students move from understanding basic assumptions via object lessons to identifying and debunking gender-based and role-based stereotypes in play and careers, ultimately celebrating individual uniqueness.
This sequence teaches 11th-grade students how to observe and document behavioral baselines and non-verbal escalation cues. Students move from identifying neutral behaviors to recognizing subtle kinetic and facial indicators of stress to prevent conflict through early observation.
A 5-lesson sequence for 9th-grade students focused on developing social awareness and safety by identifying peer behavioral shifts and escalation warning signs through objective observation and non-verbal analysis.
A Pre-K sequence focused on identifying vocal and communication cues that signal emotional escalation. Students learn to recognize changes in volume, speed, tone, and silence as indicators of their own and others' internal states.
This sequence trains 9th-grade students in bystander intervention techniques and active allyship within a workplace context. Students explore the psychological barriers to action (the bystander effect) and master the '4 Ds'—Direct, Distract, Delegate, and Delay—to safely interrupt harassment and support colleagues.
This sequence empowers 2nd-grade students with self-advocacy skills to navigate obstacles. It moves from recognizing when help is needed to choosing the right helper and using specific, actionable language or non-verbal signals.
A 5-lesson sequence for 1st Grade students on identifying classroom helpers, getting attention appropriately, phrasing requests, and managing wait time. This program empowers students to advocate for their needs independently and politely.
This sequence shifts from identification to action, equipping students with the tools to report misconduct and intervene safely. Students learn the formal mechanisms for reporting discrimination, protections against retaliation, and the '4 Ds' of bystander intervention.
This sequence guides students through identifying physiological and behavioral warning signs of distress, focusing on establishing baselines, mapping internal stress responses, and analyzing external kinetic and vocal shifts to prevent crisis.
A comprehensive 5-lesson unit for 2nd graders to build somatic awareness, identifying physiological and behavioral signs of emotional escalation before they reach a crisis point. Students learn to recognize their 'baseline' calm state, map sensations to emotions, use an emotional thermometer, and identify personal warning signals.
A Pre-K sequence focused on working memory and auditory processing through single-step directions using table-top manipulatives. Students develop fine motor skills and inhibitory control while following specific verbal commands in a hands-on workshop environment.
A 5-lesson unit for 1st-grade students focusing on cognitive flexibility. Students learn to navigate obstacles, tool breakage, schedule changes, and unavailability using the 'Rock Brain' vs. 'Noodle Brain' metaphor and the 'Plan B' framework.
A comprehensive unit for 10th graders on identifying, distinguishing, and responding to workplace harassment. Students explore the legal definitions of 'quid pro quo' and 'hostile work environment' while investigating the nuances of intent versus impact.
This sequence trains 9th-grade students to facilitate peer mediation. It covers the ethics of neutrality, the structural stages of a mediation session, summarizing complex issues into actionable agendas, and drafting sustainable, SMART agreements, culminating in a mock mediation certification.
A comprehensive 9th-grade sequence on de-escalation, active listening, and assertive communication to navigate complex conflicts effectively. Students move from understanding non-verbal cues to mastering the 'XYZ' formula and reframing toxic language.
This sequence empowers students to act as third-party neutrals, introducing the specific structure and skills of Peer Mediation. Students learn the distinct phases of a mediation session, the importance of neutrality, and how to facilitate dialogue without taking sides.
A comprehensive 9th-grade sequence exploring the psychological and biological roots of conflict. Students learn to distinguish visible behaviors from hidden needs, understand the neuroscience of emotional escalation, and develop practical self-regulation strategies to navigate complex interpersonal disputes.
A 5-lesson sequence for 6th graders focusing on the aftermath of conflict: restoration, genuine apologies, sustainable agreements, and rebuilding trust. Students move beyond just 'stopping a fight' to actively repairing relationships and creating long-term peace.
A 5-lesson sequence for 6th graders focusing on Interests-Based Negotiation. Students move from rigid positions to understanding underlying needs, brainstorming creative solutions, and evaluating fairness, culminating in a complex negotiation simulation.
This sequence transitions undergraduate students from participants to facilitators of outdoor adventure activities. It explores group development theory, psychological safety, conflict mediation, universal design, and advanced debriefing techniques through a workshop-based approach.
A 5-lesson sequence for 3rd graders on digital citizenship, focusing on screen time balance, intellectual property, safety rules, and family media planning. Students transition from learners to 'Digital Architects' who design their own healthy online habits.
A project-based sequence where 4th-grade students evaluate sensory tools, design a classroom 'Sensory Station,' and establish community norms for its use to support proactive self-regulation.
This sequence explores how environmental factors and community interactions impact sensory regulation. Students learn to audit their surroundings, respect diverse sensory needs, practice co-regulation, troubleshoot transitions, and collaboratively create a classroom sensory contract.
A 5th-grade sequence where students act as 'Sensory Architects' to analyze, design, and implement proactive sensory routines in their classroom. Students focus on environmental audits, schedule analysis, and peer-led interventions to support collective focus and regulation.
A project-based sequence where 3rd-grade students analyze their classroom environment and design a 'Calm Corner' to aid in dysregulation recovery. Students move from environmental auditing to design thinking and protocol establishment.
A Kindergarten social-emotional learning sequence focused on building positive peer interaction skills through social scripting, personal boundaries, and conflict resolution. Students use role-play and visual stories to internalize strategies for sharing, joining groups, and handling social rejection.
This sequence prepares 11th-grade students to use speech recognition dictation in professional and higher education settings. It focuses on workplace efficiency, professional tone, social awareness in shared spaces, self-advocacy for accommodations under the ADA, and technical troubleshooting to foster independence.
A simulation-heavy sequence teaching 6th graders to use DBT FAST skills (Fair, Apology-free, Stick to values, Truthful) to maintain self-respect during social challenges. Students engage in role-play and real-world scenarios to build integrity and refusal skills.
A 5-lesson sequence for graduate students designed to deconstruct the 'Impostor Phenomenon' and normalize academic failure. Students will analyze their internal narratives, create 'Shadow CVs', and reconstruct their professional identities through cognitive reframing and narrative inquiry.
A 5-lesson sequence exploring how technology uses schedules of reinforcement (fixed and variable) to drive engagement. Students analyze gamification, social media mechanics, and ethical design to build digital literacy.
This sequence introduces 5th-grade students to community mental health resources, crisis hotlines like 988, and the different types of professionals available for support. Students learn to distinguish between emergency and non-emergency needs and practice navigating barriers to care.
A sequence for 7th-grade students focused on cognitive reframing and distress tolerance. Students learn to identify 'should' statements, distinguish facts from judgments, and use radical acceptance to manage social changes and personal frustrations.
