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Super Skills for Kids

A comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills curriculum adapted for early elementary students (K-2), focusing on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness through the 'Superpower of AND' and 'YETI' mindsets.

Skill Explorer Orientation

An introductory lesson where students learn about life skills and the four key areas of focus: Emotions, Attention, Decisions, and Getting Along.

Both Sides Thinking

Students are introduced to the concept of dialectics through 'Both Sides Thinking,' learning that multiple perspectives can coexist.

The Power of AND and YET

A practical guide on using the word 'AND' instead of 'BUT' and adopting the 'YETI' mindset for growth.

How Emotions Work

An optional lesson exploring the six parts of an emotional response to help students identify their feelings.

Finding Wise Mind

Introducing the concept of Wise Mind as the balance between Emotion Mind and Reasonable Mind.

The What Skills of Mindfulness

Learning the core mindfulness actions: Observe, Describe, and Participate.

Wise Mind Goes to SEA

Introduction to distracting skills (SEA) to prevent making a difficult situation worse when emotions are high.

CAP Your Emotions

Learning physical strategies (Cold water, Active exercise, Paced breathing) to manage intense emotions quickly.

Big Eye Check the Facts

A cognitive strategy to examine whether thoughts and interpretations about a situation are accurate.

Opposite Action Superpower

Learning to act opposite to an emotional urge when that emotion does not fit the facts.

Asking with DEAR Skills

Using the DEAR mnemonic to effectively ask for what is needed while maintaining relationships.

Being Your Best Self with FACE

Using the FACE mnemonic to maintain self-respect and confidence in social interactions.

Super Skills for Kids

A comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills curriculum adapted for early elementary students (K-2), focusing on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness through the 'Superpower of AND' and 'YETI' mindsets.