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.
Teacher guide for Lesson 5, focusing on facilitating the ACT method and helping students navigate difficult conversations when referring peers for help.
Student activity for Lesson 5, featuring the ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) technique and a support network mapping exercise.
Slide deck for Lesson 5, focusing on the ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) method and the importance of connecting peers to trusted adults.
Teacher guide for Lesson 4, providing the answer key for the 'Student Case Files' activity and guidance on facilitating referral discussions.
Student activity for Lesson 4, featuring three character dossiers (Leo, Chloe, and Marcus) for evaluation and referral decisions based on symptoms of depression versus life stress.
Introductory slide deck for Lesson 4, setting up the 'Case Consultation Team' activity where students analyze student case files for signs of depression versus normal life stress.
Teacher guide for Lesson 3, focusing on somatic symptoms and providing strategies for connecting physical complaints to emotional health.
Student activity for Lesson 3, featuring a body map where students identify and connect physical symptoms of depression to emotional burdens.
Slide deck for Lesson 3, focusing on physical and emotional indicators of depression, including somatic symptoms like sleep and appetite changes.
Teacher guide for Lesson 2, providing instructional flow, answer keys for the calendar activity, and discussion prompts for social withdrawal.
Student activity for Lesson 2, featuring a calendar comparison of a fictional student, Maya, to help students identify social withdrawal and anhedonia patterns.
Slide deck for Lesson 2, focusing on observable behavioral shifts like social withdrawal and loss of interest (anhedonia).
Teacher guide for Lesson 1, providing instructional flow, answer keys for the worksheet, and tips for managing mental health discussions in the classroom.
Student worksheet for Lesson 1, featuring a scenario-sorting activity where students differentiate between sadness and depression using the 3 'I's framework.
Introductory slide deck for Lesson 1, defining the differences between sadness and depression using the 3 'I's framework: Intensity, Interval, and Impact.
Final teacher guide for Lesson 5, including a directory of national resources, closing discussion points, and self-care reminders for the facilitator.
A student resource map for Lesson 5, allowing students to identify their personal 'Circle of Trust', school resources, and national crisis support info.
Visual presentation for Lesson 5, focusing on mapping support systems, identifying trusted adults, and saving national crisis resources like 988.
A comprehensive rubric and teacher guide for assessing the Peer Resource Guide project, including criteria for accuracy, tone, and resource inclusion.
A planning document for the capstone project where students synthesize unit concepts to draft their peer-resource guide.
An optimized one-page school counseling session record with reduced spacing to fit A4 paper. It maintains the professional blue and gold theme while consolidating intake barriers, mood assessment, interventions, and next-step recommendations into a clean, checkbox-driven layout.
A facilitation guide for teachers leading the Friendship First Aid lesson, including pacing, learning objectives, and discussion prompts.
A self-care and boundary-setting worksheet for middle schoolers, designed to help them reflect on their own mental health while supporting friends.
A teacher guide for the Support Squad lesson, including pacing, facilitation tips for active listening and empathy exercises, and guidance on handling safety "Red Line" discussions.
A role-play practice worksheet for middle school students featuring three realistic scenarios to practice supporting a friend with mental health challenges.
A student worksheet for the Support Squad lesson featuring listening exercises, real-world empathy scenarios, and a printable peer support commitment card.
A set of printable conversation starter and empathy booster cards for middle school students to use when supporting friends with mental health challenges.
A comprehensive slide deck for teaching middle schoolers how to support friends with mental health challenges, covering signs to watch for, conversation techniques, and personal boundaries.
A vibrant slide deck for middle schoolers focusing on active listening, empathy, check-in scripts, and safety protocols for peer support.
A student-facing commitment card where boys can identify someone they will be trustworthy for and nominate a "safety valve" adult for emergencies.
A comprehensive one-page facilitator guide for a 20-minute boys group session, featuring a pacing guide, game instructions, and targeted discussion prompts about trust and gossip.
A visually striking 6-slide presentation for 8th-grade boys focused on trustworthiness, the game 'The Vault Breach', and the social consequences of gossip.
A collection of cut-out affirmation cards providing encouragement and supportive reminders for students navigating depression.
A daily check-in tool designed for students to track their mood fog, set small goals, identify daily needs, and note "glimmers" of positivity.
A visually engaging handout featuring a menu of high-energy and low-energy coping skills, plus sensory grounding techniques for managing depression and anxiety.
A reflective worksheet for identifying emotions, physical sensations, and safe resources when experiencing depression or heavy moods.
A comprehensive teacher guide for educators working with students experiencing depression, including communication strategies, red flags, and facilitation tips for activities.
A presentation guide for 7th-grade students to help them understand depression, identify feelings, and build a toolkit of coping strategies.
High-contrast instructional visual for the "Cross-Crawl" warm-up activity. Designed to be projected or held up by the teacher to guide students through the brain-body midline crossing movement.
Set of 18 scenario cards varying in severity from Level 0 to Level 5. Designed to be cut out and used in the relay game to test students' ability to categorize problem sizes.
A comprehensive parent intake form for school counseling services. It collects developmental history, family dynamics, social-emotional background, and parental goals for their child's counseling experience.
A professional referral form for teachers to use when referring students for counseling services. It includes sections for student demographics, reasons for referral, behavioral observations, academic context, and attempted interventions.
A student-friendly self-report intake form for school counseling focused on social-emotional learning. It includes sections for current feelings, strengths, challenges, goals, support systems, and a large creative space for drawing or additional thoughts.
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.
An optimized single-page version of the Chat Lab worksheet, featuring one focused text exchange scenario, large student work areas, and a final reflection task.
A practice worksheet for students to define and classify Medium (Level 2) and Big (Level 3) problems. Includes scenario matching and a reflection question on appropriate emotional responses.
An assessment tool for students to categorize Gigantic vs. Emergency scenarios, select appropriate safety symbols, and describe immediate emergency actions.
Printable cards with school-based scenarios for students to sort into Level 2 (Medium) or Level 3 (Big) problems. Includes 8 distinct scenarios ranging from lost items to emergencies.
A reference handout called 'Campus Compass' that maps out high school support resources, staff locations, Flex time rules, and provides scripts for students to use when asking for help.
A 10-slide presentation titled 'The High School Blueprint' designed to guide middle schoolers through the support resources available in high school, featuring key staff, academic allies, and help-seeking strategies.
A finalized, single-page Spring Break Planner for middle school counseling. It features 9 journal-style sections optimized for black and white printing with a sun-themed aesthetic and explicitly listed crisis resources in a discrete footer.
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide providing pacing, discussion prompts, safety notes, and an answer key for the Relationship Radar lesson.
A student activity worksheet designed to accompany the Relationship Radar lesson, including spectrum exercises, digital checklists, and scenario analysis.
A visually engaging slide deck for middle schoolers about healthy and unhealthy relationships, featuring the relationship spectrum, digital dynamics, and support resources.
A mastery check worksheet for Level 3-5 help-seeking strategies. Students analyze two distinct safety scenarios, identify the appropriate problem level and responder, and draft their own help request scripts.
A printable sequencing activity for life skills students. Includes six cut-out cards that break down the steps for seeking help during Level 3-5 problems, from recognition to following adult instructions.
A set of three standardized communication scripts for students to use when seeking help for Level 3, 4, and 5 problems. Includes specific phrasing for the nurse, safety concerns, and 911 emergencies.
A dynamic 16:9 slide deck for teaching Level 3-5 help-seeking behaviors. Features high-contrast visuals for problem levels, a guide to the 'Help Hand' signal, and interactive scenarios for class discussion.
A comprehensive lesson plan and instructional script for teaching 7th-8th grade life skills students how to seek help for high-intensity problems. Includes a minute-by-minute breakdown, teacher scripts, and a quick-reference guide for help-seeking levels.
A detailed facilitator guide for educators delivering the Stress Management workshop, featuring the exact text from the district guide. Updated with a professional deep blue palette.
A professional 1-page Spanish handout for parents summarizing the 4 A's, stress signs in children, and quick reset techniques. Theme matches the English version with a professional deep blue palette.
A professional 1-page handout for parents summarizing the exact sections from the 'Growing Together' toolkit, updated with a deep blue palette. Includes the 4 A's, recognizing stress, resources, and commitment space.
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.
An expanded 9-page workbook for 14-year-old boys featuring a new 'Expansion Protocols' page with advanced grounding techniques like 'The Categories Ping' (mental distraction), 'Hardware Tension Test' (PMR), and 'Object Analysis' (sensory focus). Retains all previous CBT and mindfulness tools.
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.
A comprehensive facilitation guide for teachers to deliver the 'Emotional Navigation' lesson, including learning objectives, a step-by-step flow, and differentiation tips.
An updated introductory slide deck for the 'Emotional Navigation' lesson, explaining problem vs. reaction size with minimum 24px font sizes for optimal visibility.
A set of printable scenario cards for middle school students to practice identifying problem sizes and selecting appropriate coping strategies.
A 1-5 scale anchor chart for the classroom to help students identify the 'size' of their problems and match their reactions accordingly.
A revised crisis management worksheet for a 12-year-old student, featuring a clear 5-step process to navigate mental loops, verify facts, practice grounding, and recall personal strengths.
A single consolidated 4-page assignment for the Mind Mechanics unit. Page 1 & 2 provide comprehensive reading on the machine analogy, neuroplasticity, stigma, and internal alerts. Page 3 features the detailed visual Coping Toolbox. Page 4 features a 10-question quiz (9 MC/TF and 1 high-quality short answer). Terminology updated to 'Good Coping' and 'Bad Coping' throughout. No red backgrounds. All answer options share identical styling. Updated to be printer-friendly with white and very light gray backgrounds. Q8 corrected to have two options. Q10 provided with a large white handwriting area.
A straightforward, all-in-one independent assignment packet for the Mind Mechanics unit. Page 1 contains a concise reading text covering the machine analogy and neuroplasticity, Page 2 provides a visual tool reference, and Page 3 features a 10-question multiple-choice/true-false assessment. All red backgrounds removed for clear printing. Part of the comprehensive Mind Mechanics unit.
Complete answer key for the simple 10-question Mind Mechanics assignment packet. Provides clear, easy-to-grade answers for the multiple-choice and true/false questions. Updated to match the revised assignment quiz questions.
The master slideshow for the comprehensive Mind Mechanics unit. Covers the Machine Analogy, Wellness Spectrum, Neuroplasticity, detailed System Alerts (Anxiety, Depression, Anger), the Bypass Deception (substances/Biological Debt), and all 4 Proactive Tools aligned with the Coping Toolbox. Updated with "Good Coping" and "Bad Coping" terminology.
A master facilitation guide for the comprehensive Mind Mechanics unit, updated with "Good Coping" and "Bad Coping" terminology. Covers the Wellness Spectrum, internal alerts, and biological debt.
A teacher's guide for a 20-minute counseling session, including pacing, instructional tips for students with intellectual disabilities, and guided discussion prompts to accompany the Signal Story and Role Play Cards.
A set of four role-playing scenario cards with visual icons and suggested scripts, plus a 'Signal Level' visual scale to help an 8th-grade student with intellectual disabilities identify and categorize their feelings of discomfort.
A black ink on white 7-day tracking activity and reflection journal for middle school students to intentionally practice situational awareness and school safety.
A black ink on white reflection worksheet for middle schoolers to identify trusted campus adults and commit to school safety protocols.
A black ink on white scenario-based worksheet for middle schoolers to practice responding to various school safety situations, distinguishing between tattling and reporting.
A black ink on white independent worksheet for middle school students to record campus emergency protocols and identify safety features.
A black ink on white independent mission brief for middle school students, introducing the concept of situational awareness and the importance of proactive school safety.
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 high-contrast, visual infographic poster designed for neurodivergent youth experiencing homelessness. It provides clear, direct guidance on public Wi-Fi safety, social media privacy, identifying predatory red flags, and safe protocols for meeting online friends in person.
A visual presentation to introduce the concept of problem sizing (Glitch, Hiccup, Emergency) and proportional reactions. Includes definitions, middle-school examples, and activity instructions.
A matching worksheet where students connect middle school scenarios to their proportional reactions. Includes a section for students to explain their reasoning. Revised for improved spacing and visual flow.
A collection of 12 middle school scenarios designed to be cut out and sorted into the Scaling Situations Table. Scenarios cover social, academic, and extracurricular themes. Revised for better cutting lines.
A sorting table for students to categorize middle school scenarios into Small, Medium, and Big problem levels. Includes labeled columns and dashed areas for pasting situation snippets.
A comprehensive teacher guide for the Reaction Radar lesson, including definitions for problem levels (Glitch, Hiccup, Emergency) and full answer keys for the sorting and matching activities.
Updated teacher facilitation guide for the Chat Code lesson, now incorporating the 'Vibe Corners' icebreaker, neuroscience-focused instruction, and the 'Chat Forensics' group activity.
A complete two-page version of 'The Vibe Audit' group activity. Page 1 presents an immersive, phone-style chat log evidence stream, and Page 2 provides the detailed investigation checklist and reconstruction task for middle school teams.
A strictly single-page version of the Chat Forensics activity, combining the full chat log evidence and the investigative kit tasks into a space-efficient layout for standard 8.5x11 printing.
The complete Chat Forensics activity split into two distinct pages: Page 1 provides the full text exchange (Evidence Log), and Page 2 contains the detailed analysis tasks (Forensic Kit).
A two-page collaborative group activity where students analyze a chat log (Page 1: Evidence Log) and use digital forensic tools to identify tone triggers and social dynamics (Page 2: Forensic Kit).
A polished, single-page group activity where students analyze a chat log for tone triggers, negativity bias, and bystander behavior in a collaborative forensic detective theme.
Updated Chat Code slides without the archetypes slide, focusing on the neuroscience of misinterpretation and the social courage needed to be an upstander.
Updated Chat Code slides with a reordered sequence, moving the 'Brain's Blind Spot' neuroscience slide before the 'Period Problem' tone slide to establish the biological basis of misinterpretation first.
Updated Chat Code slides with a new safety-focused slide titled 'The Red Line', detailing specific criteria for when group chat content should be reported to a trusted adult.
Updated Chat Code slides with two new neuroscience-focused slides explaining the 'Negativity Bias' in text interpretation and the evolutionary biology behind Groupthink and social exclusion.
