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 teacher-facing facilitation guide for the Mindful Mic podcast project, featuring project objectives, pacing suggestions, safety protocols for sensitive topics, and an expanded assessment rubric.
Instructional slides for a student podcast project on mental health, covering the importance of the topic, interview techniques (active listening, safe spaces), and episode structuring.
A categorized list of interview questions for a student podcast covering academic stress, emotional regulation, social connection, physical health, and cognitive functioning, revised for better printability and page layout.
A hands-on sorting activity for high school students to differentiate between one-time mean behaviors and repeated bullying behaviors using relatable scenarios.
A comprehensive facilitation guide for teachers to deliver the Kindness Shield lesson, including pacing, differentiation strategies for special education, and discussion prompts.
A set of printable "mission cards" featuring simple, actionable kindness tasks for high school students to practice social-emotional skills and community building.
An interactive worksheet for high school special education students to reinforce bullying identification, plan their response, and commit to a kindness action.
A set of high-impact visual slides designed for high school special education students to learn about bullying prevention, identifying types of bullying, and practical steps to take action.
An answer key and facilitator scoring guide for the Safety Check Quiz, providing reasoning for correct answers and guidance on student reflections.
A post-training assessment to evaluate students' understanding of their role as connectors, recognizing warning signs, and safety protocols.
A graphic organizer for students to map out trusted adults at school, at home, and in the community, facilitating the 'warm handoff' process.
A set of six printable scenario cards for grades 3-5, covering playground safety, bullying secrets, home safety, online interactions, physical danger to others, and what to do if an adult doesn't listen. Each card provides a context and a practice objective.
A formal documentation template for middle school staff to record observable behaviors, narratives of student interactions, and referral steps taken. Revised for single-page fit and clearer UI.
A practical checklist for students to identify behavioral, verbal, digital, and physical warning signs in their peers, featuring space for scenario practice.
A student-facing worksheet designed to help children in grades 3-5 identify their physiological responses to unsafe situations, list their 'Safety Team' of trusted adults, and practice the specific language needed to seek help.
A one-page quick reference sheet for middle school staff containing behavioral red flags, QPR/Kognito conversation starters, and referral protocols. Revised for layout fit and improved text contrast.
A visual presentation for students covering the Sources of Strength wheel, how to identify warning signs in peers, and the process of connecting them to school resources.
A comprehensive facilitation guide for school counselors and teachers, including TEKS health education alignment, a step-by-step lesson plan, and specific instructional tips for navigating sensitive safety discussions with students.
A 20-minute professional development slide deck for school staff, teaching the basics of identifying, talking to, and referring students at risk of self-harm, utilizing the QPR and Kognito frameworks. Revised for improved layout and spacing.
A visually engaging slide deck for elementary school students (grades 3-5) that defines safety, explains the physical signs of feeling unsafe (the 'Uh-Oh feeling'), identifies trusted adults, and provides specific scripts for seeking help for oneself or a friend.
A training article for cafeteria staff on their role as mandated reporters, the legal importance of child protection, and maintaining professional boundaries. Revised for better page breaks and higher contrast text.
A training article for cafeteria staff on de-escalation techniques, body language, and the "Low and Slow" verbal strategy for managing upset middle schoolers. Revised for better page breaks and higher contrast text.
A training article for cafeteria staff about identifying hidden bias, the importance of fairness for middle schoolers, and strategies for inclusive service. Revised for better page breaks.
A training article for cafeteria staff on the importance of respectful interactions with middle schoolers and how a positive lunchroom environment improves student behavior.
A Spanish parent handout for elementary mental health, outlining warning signs, when to seek professional help using the '3 Ds' (Duration, Degree, Difficulty), and practical tips for discussing emotions with children. Includes emergency contact information and references to AAP and NASP guidelines. Tightened layout to fit one page.
A counselor-facing administrative document featuring a parent notification template and follow-up log. Revised with fixed page breaks, clearer placeholders, and expanded workspace for notes.
A collaborative student safety plan designed for high schoolers. Revised for single-page layout, improved resource visibility, and removed placeholders.
A room setup guide and checklist for high school counselors to create a trauma-informed sanctuary space for de-escalating students in crisis. Revised with higher text contrast, fixed icons, and optimized page flow.
A structured roadmap for middle school counselors to facilitate safe and successful student re-entry following a mental health crisis or hospitalization.
A set of emergency grounding scripts and verbal techniques for high school counselors to use during acute student distress. Covers sensory, breathing, cognitive, and physical anchoring methods. Revised for improved page flow and clarity.
A comprehensive, bilingual (English/Spanish) parent guide for supporting teenagers through mental health crises. Includes warning signs, communication strategies, school support navigation (IEP/504), and specific community resources for Temple, TX. Revised for better page-breaking and text contrast.
A formal documentation form for staff to record observations of student distress and immediate actions taken. Provides a structured way to hand off information to the school counselor.
A meticulous documentation checklist for middle school counselors to ensure every required step of the crisis response protocol is logged for legal and district compliance.
A technical-themed "Blueprint" worksheet for students to map their stressors, identify support beams, and draft specific maintenance and renovation actions for their self-care plan. Now expanded to 2 pages with strictly controlled layout to prevent overflow.
A dynamic slide presentation for "The Blueprint" session. It uses an architectural/blueprint theme and covers the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, identifying warning signs, and drafting actionable self-care steps.
A comprehensive 8-page instructor manual for "The Blueprint" session. It includes lesson plans, scripts, facilitation tips for working with young adults, and a detailed breakdown of the 8 Dimensions of Wellness framework.
A visual slide deck designed to accompany the Battery Reset workshop. Features high-impact graphics explaining the difference between stress and burnout, the 16-21 pressure cooker, and strategies for energy management.
A comprehensive 3-page student workbook for the Battery Reset Stress Workshop. Features expanded self-reflection activities including an energy scan, physical stress mapping, nervous system ladder check-in, and personalized rest menu.
A comprehensive 8-page instructor guide for facilitating a 90-minute workshop on stress and burnout prevention for young adults (16-21). Includes psychological background, minute-by-minute facilitation notes, and resource lists.
A teacher's guide for the Conflict Commandos lesson, providing instructional cues, discussion prompts, and answer keys for the STEP and Size of the Problem frameworks.
A personal reflection activity for students to analyze a recent conflict. Updated with pure white work areas and darker icons for better legibility and print quality.
A structured worksheet featuring the 'Size of the Problem' gauge and the STEP conflict resolution strategy, tailored for 3rd grade boys with a mission-based aesthetic. Now standardized to follow the S-T-E-P model consistently.
A teacher facilitation guide for introducing and implementing the Peace Pocket coping cards, including psychological rationale and tips for use.
A set of six printable coping strategy cards including grounding, breathing techniques, positive self-talk, and muscle relaxation. Designed for pocket use by students.
An updated teacher-facing guide outlining key safety protocols, including the new farm destination and physical safety rules.
A student worksheet reviewing farm safety, emphasizing physical safety (no hitting) and respect for animal rules.
A social story slideshow for a farm trip, emphasizing safe hands (no hitting), animal respect, and listening to the guide.
A 2-page activity worksheet (Explorer Logbook) where students practice matching emotions to body sensations, draw their coping tools, and write responses to kindness scenarios.
An engaging 8-slide presentation for elementary students that defines feelings, teaches square breathing, and explains the difference between tattling and reporting help.
A comprehensive 30-minute lesson plan for grades 2-3 focusing on identifying emotions, self-regulation techniques, and fostering empathy through a 'Heart Explorers' theme.
An assessment rubric for the final Community Charter project, evaluating theory application, safety planning, and sustainability.
Final project rubric for evaluating the Community Care Initiative, focusing on rationale, boundaries, referral pathways, and sustainability.
Student design workbook for planning the Community Care initiative, covering problem definition, logistics, safety boundaries, and sustainability.
A design framework for a community care plan, producing a 'Community Charter' for peer support in a specific campus context.
Final project brief for the Community Care initiative, detailing requirements, core components, and the "Department Pitch" assessment.
Visual slide deck for Lesson 5, introducing the concepts of mutual aid, sustainable networks, and the "Community Charter" project.
Observation and feedback tool for students to use while observing peer-led group facilitation simulations, focusing on psychological safety and dynamic management.
A brainstorming worksheet for identifying collective coping strategies for common undergraduate stressors.
Practical script for students to lead a brief check-in circle, featuring opening ground rules, modeling prompts, and intervention strategies.
A sorting activity where students categorize shared stressors from an anonymous "drop box" into personal or systemic categories to facilitate normalization.
Facilitation Fundamentals Slides focusing on group dynamics, psychological safety, and managing difficult participants.
Visual slide deck for Lesson 4, introducing group facilitation skills, the power of normalization, and the distinction between individual and systemic stressors.
Reference guide and template for students to identify professional resources and practice the "warm handoff" referral protocol.
A resource guide template for students to collect and categorize campus professional resources.
Case studies focusing on temporal and emotional boundary failures in peer support, including scripting exercises for boundary resetting.
Sustainable Support Slides focusing on compassion fatigue, different types of boundaries, and the professional referral process.
Case study scenarios for Lesson 3 focusing on identifying red flags, setting internal limits, and drafting referral scripts.
Reference sheet for students featuring micro-skills definitions, validation hierarchy levels, and helpful open-ended question prompts.
Visual slide deck for Lesson 3, covering the scope of peer support, referral red flags, and the prevention of compassion fatigue.
Student activity sheet featuring "Bad Listener" exercises and specific role-play scenarios for practicing the validation hierarchy.
A printable sheet of wallet-sized safety network cards for students to carry with them, containing names and contact info of their trusted adults.
A curated directory of community mental health and substance use resources specifically for the Temple, TX and Bell County area, including crisis hotlines, treatment facilities, and support group information.
A student self-reflection worksheet for the 'Masking vs Being Yourself' lesson. It provides space for students to reflect on their masking behaviors, identify their authentic interests, and plan for self-care.
A facilitation guide for teachers to deliver the 'Masking vs Being Yourself' lesson, including pacing notes, vocabulary definitions, and discussion prompts for sensitive SEL topics.
A 15-slide presentation for high school SEL students titled 'Masking vs Being Yourself'. It features a vintage theater/performance theme and covers topics such as people-pleasing, code-switching, social exhaustion, and authenticity.
Professional communication templates and a parent-facing handout designed to help school counselors navigate the difficult process of notifying families about substance use concerns while maintaining a supportive relationship.
An evidence-based professional document for high school counselors outlining motivational interviewing techniques, legal guardrails (Texas Health and Safety Code), and a referral matrix for student substance use intervention.
A visual presentation for school counselors outlining the 'Pulse Protocol' for crisis de-escalation, covering core philosophies, rapid assessment techniques, and Texas Education Code compliance.
An English parent handout for elementary mental health, outlining warning signs, when to seek professional help using the '3 Ds', and practical tips for discussing emotions with children. Includes emergency contact information and references to AAP and NASP guidelines. Tightened layout to fit one page.
A 'Mind Shift Guide' designed for students, focusing on the cognitive behavioral technique of reframing negative thoughts. It includes identification of common thought traps, a step-by-step reframing process, and a dedicated space for practice, alongside prominent emergency crisis resources.
An informative student-facing guide that explains the transition from school to summer support systems. It provides advice on identifying 'yellow flag' symptoms, a protocol for determining which type of support to use, and helpful scripts for reaching out to others.
A comprehensive 1-page student handout that combines personal support mapping, community resources, coping strategies, and mental health 'yellow flag' identification for a complete summer safety plan.
A visually engaging slide deck designed for a classroom presentation. It introduces the concept of the 'Summer Support Gap,' defines types of safety nets (personal, community, internal), and provides clear crisis resource information.
A comprehensive facilitator guide for high school educators and counselors to lead a transition-planning session focused on summer mental health support. Includes a detailed instructional sequence, discussion prompts, and facilitation tips for sensitive topics.
A set of six printable coping strategy cards for students, including grounding techniques, breathing exercises, and emergency contact information.
A vital parent handout for discussing school safety in a calm, reassuring manner. Based on NASP guidelines, it covers limiting media exposure, explaining safety drills, and includes a 'Helper Hunt' activity to reinforce community security.
A practical parent handout for managing childhood anxiety. It includes conversation starters that externalize worries, evidence-based strategies for building resilience, and a 'Worry Jar' activity to help children contain their fears.
A gentle, one-page guide for parents navigating child grief and loss. It emphasizes the importance of honest language, maintaining routines, and offers a 'Memory Box' activity to help children process their feelings.
An expanded 30-space printable lab-themed board game for students to practice identifying small vs. big problems. Includes an increased variety of scenarios and safe zones with numbered snake-path navigation. Revised for path clarity and better contrast.
A printable lab-themed board game for students to practice identifying small vs. big problems and determining appropriate reactions. Scenarios are unlabeled and tiles are neutral to challenge students to identify the problem size themselves. Path is numbered 1-15 for clarity.
