Identifies mental health crises and suicide warning signs while developing personal safety plans and grounding techniques. Equips users with peer gatekeeper skills and direct pathways to professional crisis resources and hotlines.
A worksheet for students to map out their trusted adults and community helpers in a 'Circle of Trust' diagram with a dedicated space for their own name/drawing.
A final assessment and exit ticket for the sequence, checking students' knowledge of the 988 number, trusted adults, and communication protocols.
A foldable pocket-sized card for students to record their trusted adults, coping strategies, and emergency numbers.
Final slide presentation for Lesson 5, guiding students through the creation of their Personal Safety Shield card.
A sorting activity for students to identify which emergency resource (Trusted Adult, 988, or 911) is appropriate for different scenarios. All options share identical styling.
Slide presentation for Lesson 4, helping students distinguish between problems and emergencies and choose the correct resource (Trusted Adult, 988, or 911).
Practice scripts for students to role-play calling 988 for mental health support and 911 for physical emergencies.
Slide presentation for Lesson 3, teaching students how to communicate effectively during an emergency call using the 3 W's (Where, Who, What).
A student reference sheet and memorization worksheet for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Slide presentation for Lesson 2, introducing students to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline as a resource for mental health support.
A set of printable resources for the final lesson, including a 'Safety Shield' workspace for student drawing and pocket-sized safety cards for students to keep.
Teacher guide for Lesson 1, providing instructional strategies and discussion prompts for teaching about trusted adults and community helpers.
A presentation for Lesson 5 that reviews the key concepts of the Support Squad sequence and introduces the final project: creating a personal safety shield and pocket-sized safety card.
A worksheet for students to map out their trusted adults and community helpers in a 'Circle of Trust' diagram.
Introductory slides for Lesson 1, focusing on identifying trusted adults and community helpers to build a 'Circle of Trust'.
A creative reference sheet styled like a restaurant menu that provides students with specific sentence starters and 'I statement' templates for asking for help.
A presentation for Lesson 4 that teaches students how to use 'I statements' and specific sentence starters to ask for help from trusted adults.
Printable request slips for students to use when they want to request a meeting with the school counselor. Includes space for name, mood, and emergency status.
A presentation for Lesson 3 that explains the school counselor's role, the rules of confidentiality, and the different ways a student can request to see them.
A graphic organizer for students to identify three trusted adults in different areas of their life (home, school, community) to form their personal 'Trust Triangle'.
A comprehensive teacher guide updated with video discussion questions, a detailed summary of exit strategies (Direct, Excuse, Distraction, Help-seeking), and an answer key for the worksheet.
An updated student worksheet aligned with the video's framework, including red flag checklists, exit strategy practice (Direct, Excuse, Help-seeking), and a trusted adult identification section.
A set of 8 printable scenario-based task cards focusing on social safety, physical boundaries, and community safety for school-aged children.
An updated presentation based on the safety video transcript, featuring red flags, gut feelings, specific exit strategies (Direct, Excuse, Help-seeking), and trusted adult identification.
A student activity sheet titled 'Strategic Support Map'. It features a blueprint-themed layout where students identify trusted adults ('experts') and match them to specific academic, social, and emotional challenges, concluding with a personal goal and script for seeking help.
A visual presentation for 3rd grade students titled 'Strength in Help'. It uses professional team analogies to redefine help-seeking as a sign of intelligence and courage, preparing students for the support mapping activity.
A comprehensive lesson plan for 3rd grade educators titled 'Courage to Ask'. It outlines a 30-minute instructional arc focused on redefining help-seeking as a strength and mapping out a support network of trusted adults.
New Initial Counseling Referral Template with 'Recorded by (initials)' field, checkboxes for 'Barriers to Learning', and an initial action plan. Branding for the Counseling Department.
Updated Crisis & Referral Note Template with 'Recorded by (initials)' field and 'Ending Session' checkbox. Removed 'Location' and 'Counselor' fields. SST Collaboration remains in the action steps.
Updated Social Emotional Note Template with 'Recorded by (initials)' field, Mindfulness removed, SST Collaboration moved to action plan, and 'Ending the Session' checkbox added. Removed 'Location' and 'Counselor' fields.
Updated Academic Guidance Note Template with 'Recorded by (initials)' field, SST Collaboration moved to action plan, and 'Ending the Session' checkbox added. Removed 'Location' and 'Counselor' fields.
Interactive roleplay cards designed for guided practice of the 'No, Go, Tell' safety strategy, featuring three realistic scenarios with scripted responses.
A scenario-sorting activity where students categorize 12 real-life situations as safe, unsure, or unsafe using a visual traffic-light themed mat.
A visual slide deck supporting the Safety Signals lesson, featuring large text, clear icons, and interactive practice scenarios for classroom discussion.
A social story read-aloud material using simple language and large visuals to help students recognize their body's internal safety signals and the 'No, Go, Tell' response.
A facilitation guide for teachers outlining the 45-minute Safety Signals lesson, including pacing, objectives, and specific instructional strategies for students with disabilities.
A facilitation guide for teachers or parents to lead the "Happy Harbor" lesson, including script suggestions, activity goals, and differentiation for different age groups.
A student worksheet for grades K-5 to draw and describe their "Safe Space" or "Happy Harbor," serving as a visual tool for emotional regulation and distraction.
A child-friendly slide deck for grades K-5 focused on acknowledging big feelings, using "Happy Thought Anchors," and practicing distraction techniques when feeling scared or unsafe.
A visual anchor chart for home reference, providing simple affirmations, a star breathing exercise, and a feelings check-in for parents and children.
A compact grounding reference sheet featuring the 5-4-3-2-1 technique, square breathing visual, a mantra writing area, and a "Just 5 Minutes" challenge. Designed to fit easily on a single page for quick student reference.
A teacher and parent-facing guide providing evidence-based strategies to support students struggling with school re-entry and school avoidance behaviors.
A supportive two-page document for students transitioning back to school, featuring a positive message, coping strategies for anxiety, and a personal planning worksheet.
A set of printable, bilingual icebreaker cards featuring low-pressure discussion prompts to help students practice social interaction in small group settings.
A comprehensive confidence-building checklist that provides bilingual strategies for managing social anxiety and preparing for social interactions.
A visual goal-setting worksheet using a 'Confidence Ladder' metaphor to help students identify their strengths and set manageable social goals in both English and Spanish.
A bilingual (English/Spanish) guide featuring practical scripts for self-advocacy in classroom and social settings, designed for shy students to practice speaking up.
An expanded "Brave Toolbox" list of coping skills specifically categorized by the 10-level Anxiety Thermometer. It now features 24 actionable strategies, including brain-state context for each level. Includes a space for students to select and record their top three preferred tools.
A student-facing "Brave Toolbox" list of coping skills specifically categorized by the 10-level Anxiety Thermometer. It provides actionable physical and mental strategies for maintaining calm, catching early worry, managing high worry, and navigating panic. Includes a space for students to select their top three preferred tools.
An updated "Worry Map" Teacher Guide for facilitating the Anxiety Thermometer lesson. It includes instructional objectives, an implementation pacing guide that integrates the new coping skills list, and facilitator scripts for helping students distinguish between anxiety-driven fear and task avoidance.
A "Body Clues Checklist" designed as a companion to the Anxiety Thermometer. It helps 4th and 5th graders identify physical symptoms of anxiety across four intensity levels (Relaxed, Unsettled, High Alert, and Overwhelmed), encouraging self-awareness and early intervention.
An expanded set of 48 scenario cards for 4th and 5th graders, split across four pages. Includes Academic, Social, Performance, Transitions, and highly specific One-on-One Counseling activities (like LEGO, clay, and making glitter jars). These cards help students apply the Anxiety Thermometer to real-life triggers and distinguish between anxiety-driven fear and simple task avoidance.
An expanded set of 36 scenario cards for 4th and 5th graders, split across three pages. Includes Academic, Social, and highly specific One-on-One Counseling activities (like clay work, board games, and talking about home). These cards help students apply the Anxiety Thermometer to real-life triggers and distinguish between anxiety-driven fear and simple task avoidance.
A set of scenario cards tailored for 4th and 5th graders, categorized into academic, social, and 1-on-1 counseling situations. These scenarios are designed to be used with the Anxiety Thermometer to help students identify triggers and distinguish between anxiety-driven fear and simple task avoidance.
A large, high-visibility visual poster of the Anxiety Thermometer. It features the 10-level scale with fading colors (Green, Yellow, Orange, Red), large emojis including the red-tinted Level 10 gritting teeth face (😖) and Level 7 fearful face (😨). Includes bold labels that describe the state of the "thinking brain" at each level.
A consolidated one-page Anxiety Thermometer worksheet. It features a 10-level scale with specific color zones (Green, Yellow, Orange, Red) and emojis, including a red-tinted gritting teeth face at Level 10 (😖) and a fearful face at Level 7 (😨). Includes the "Anxiety or Avoidance?" logic box and descriptive labels at the bottom.
A professional and technical introductory letter for grades 3-5 parents explaining the DBT Skills Lab program, the four core modules, and how families can support skill practice at home.
Technical skill cards for grades 3-5 students defining the 'What' skills of mindfulness (Observe, Describe, Participate) with a laboratory/researcher aesthetic.
A set of three printable mindfulness skill cards for K-2 students, featuring simplified 'What' skills (Observe, Describe, Participate) with bold icons and child-friendly definitions. Laid out for efficient printing.
A friendly and visual introductory letter for K-2 parents explaining the goals of the DBT skills program and how families can support learning at home. Adjusted to fit 8.5x11 printable area.
A two-page teacher answer key for the Safe or Unsafe Decision Worksheet, featuring 12 scenarios with clear correct answers and teaching prompts.
Twelve printable scenario cards where students decide if a situation is 'Safe' (Thumbs Up) or 'Unsafe' (Red Flag). Designed for role-playing and hands-on decision making. Stylized for student use with identical styling for all options. Updated to match the worksheet scenarios.
A game-based slide deck where students practice identifying 12 different scenarios as 'Safe' (Thumbs Up) or 'Unsafe' (Red Flag). Options are styled identically for student decision-making. Updated to use gender-neutral 'parent' language.
A decision-making worksheet spread over two 8.5x11 pages for maximum readability. Students identify 12 social situations as 'Safe' (Thumbs Up) or 'Unsafe' (Red Flag) using large icons and simplified, gender-neutral language. Options share identical styling for student use.
A comprehensive teacher's guide for the Boundary Bosses lesson, including pacing guides, discussion prompts, role-play facilitation tips, and answer keys for student materials.
A set of role-play scenario cards featuring school and community situations where students can practice self-advocacy, assertive "No" statements, and identifying safe actions.
A student worksheet for identifying personal boundaries, practicing "No" scripts for various challenges, and categorizing safe vs. unsafe situations in school and the community.
A comprehensive slide deck for teaching self-advocacy and personal boundaries, featuring the "Power NO" technique and interactive safe vs. unsafe scenarios for school and community settings.
