Welcome the student warmly and build rapport. Lead 2–3 deep breaths to help them settle. Introduce today’s goal: exploring how our thoughts can be rigid or flexible.

Read each objective aloud and check for understanding. Emphasize how these skills help handle stressful situations.

Guide the student step-by-step through each breath. Model slow counts and encourage focus on breathing.

Display the [Flexible vs. Rigid Thoughts Poster](#session-1-flexible-rigid-poster). Define rigid thinking and read examples. Ask if they’ve heard thoughts like these.

Switch to the flexible side of the poster. Define flexible thinking and read examples. Encourage the student to think of their own examples.

Hand out the [Rigid Thoughts Identification Worksheet](#session-1-thoughts-worksheet). Guide the student through the first scenario, then let them try the next. Discuss why each thought is rigid.

Encourage the student to think of a real moment that felt upsetting. Write their thought and label it. Help them see it’s a safe space to share.

Orally present each scenario one at a time. Write the student’s flexible thought on blank paper. Praise creative or effortful responses.

Summarize the session’s key points. Hand out the [Flexible Thought Tracker Sheet](#session-1-thought-tracker) and explain the homework: track one rigid thought per day and write a flexible alternative. Praise their hard work.

Welcome the student, check in on how they’re feeling, and preview today’s goal: exploring triggers and learning flexible responses.

Read each objective aloud and ensure the student understands how these skills build on Session 1.

Guide the student step-by-step through each breath. Model slow counts and encourage focus on calming down.

Ask the student to share one rigid thought they tracked last week and name the flexible alternative they created.

Display the [Trigger Identification Chart](#session-2-trigger-chart). Define triggers and offer your own example before asking for theirs.

Hand out the [Trigger Identification Chart](#session-2-trigger-chart). Guide the student to brainstorm at least 3 personal triggers and note physical or thought reactions.

Explain that control means forcing outcomes, while choice means selecting flexible options. Encourage the student to ask questions.

Distribute the [Control vs. Choice Worksheet](#session-2-control-choice-worksheet). Read each scenario together, have the student circle Control or Choice, then discuss.

Shuffle the [Flexible Response Cards](#session-2-flexible-cards) face down. Have the student draw two cards and practice a flexible response on blank index cards.

Summarize the session’s key points and explain the homework. Encourage the student and express excitement for next time.

Welcome the student warmly, check in on how they’re feeling, and introduce today’s goal: creating a personal coping toolbox and planning flexible actions.

Read each objective aloud and connect them to what we’ve learned so far.

Guide the student through deep breathing to center attention before activities.

Ask the student to share one trigger they noticed and a coping choice they used. Reinforce success.

Display the [Coping Skills Toolbox Sheet](#session-3-coping-toolbox-sheet). Explain categories and model one example each.

Hand out the [Coping Skills Toolbox Sheet](#session-3-coping-toolbox-sheet). Guide the student to fill in at least two ideas per category, using words or drawings.

Shuffle and display the [Scenario Cards for Flexible Actions](#session-3-scenario-cards). Have the student draw cards and choose a toolbox strategy to respond.

Hand out the [Flexible Action Planning Worksheet](#session-3-action-planning-worksheet). Complete one plan based on a scenario you just practiced.

Summarize today’s work and connect it to future practice. Assign homework and express enthusiasm for progress.

Greet the student, build rapport, and introduce today’s goal: exploring self-talk, core beliefs, and creating affirmations.

Read each objective aloud and connect them to the skills we’ve built so far.

Guide the student through deep breathing to calm and center before diving into self-talk.

Ask the student to share one tool from their coping toolbox they used recently and how it helped them stay flexible.

Display the self-talk poster and read examples aloud. Emphasize how words change feelings.

Hand out the worksheet and guide the student to explore where their beliefs come from.

Model questions to challenge beliefs, then work together to rewrite one as balanced.

Explain how to turn balanced thoughts into affirmations, and support their writing.

Guide the student to draw and role-play scenario cards, focusing on tone and body language.

Summarize key points and explain homework to reinforce daily practice.

Welcome the student, build rapport, and introduce today’s goal: reviewing and integrating all skills and planning for the future.

Read each objective aloud and ensure the student understands the session’s flow.

Guide the student through deep breathing to center attention before activities.

Encourage the student to share and celebrate concrete successes from the week.

Highlight the four core skills before integration.

Explain the rules and guide the student through each step of the integration game.

Hand out the quiz worksheet and support the student as they match skills to scenarios.

Guide the student in selecting their go-to skills and setting reminders for practice.

Summarize the session’s highlights and encourage ongoing practice and support.

Welcome the student warmly and build rapport. Lead 2–3 deep breaths to help them settle. Introduce today’s goal: exploring rigid thinking and control patterns.

Read each objective aloud and check for understanding. Emphasize how these skills help manage anxiety.

Guide the student step-by-step through each breath. Model slow counts and encourage focus on breathing.

Display the [Flexible vs. Rigid Thoughts Poster](#session-1-flexible-rigid-poster). Define rigid thinking and read examples. Ask if they’ve heard thoughts like these.

Discuss how wanting to control outcomes links to rigid thinking. Share your own example (e.g., upset when routines change).

Hand out the [Rigid Thoughts Identification Worksheet](#session-1-thoughts-worksheet). Guide the student through the first scenario together, then let them try the next. Discuss why each thought is rigid.

Encourage the student to think of real moments when they felt upset or in control. Support them as they write or draw and label thoughts.

Summarize today’s key points: spotting rigid thoughts and control urges is the first step to flexibility. Hand out the homework sheet and explain the assignment clearly.

Welcome the student, check in on any flexible thought homework, and introduce today’s goal: generating flexible alternatives and creating a calming plan.

Read each objective aloud and ensure the student understands how today’s skills build on Session 1.

First, share one flexible thought you tried this week. Then guide the student through the breathing exercise to foster calm.

Display the [Flexible vs. Rigid Thoughts Poster](#session-1-flexible-rigid-poster). Read an example rigid thought and ask the student to rephrase it flexibly.

Hand out the worksheet and guide the student to list rigid thoughts and brainstorm alternatives. Encourage discussion of how the new thoughts feel.

Shuffle the role-play cards and support the student as they identify the rigid thought, craft a flexible response, and act it out.

Explain how to map out triggers and strategies. Encourage personal touches like drawings or symbols.

Summarize key points and assign homework. Emphasize practice leads to confidence.

Welcome the student warmly, check in on how their trigger-tracking went, and introduce today’s goal: building a coping toolbox and planning flexible actions.

Read each objective aloud and relate them to skills learned so far.

Guide the student through deep breathing to center and focus before starting activities.

Ask the student to share one trigger they tracked and a strategy they used. Reinforce how flexibility helped.

Display the toolbox sheet and explain each category with examples.

Hand out the toolbox sheet and guide the student to brainstorm ideas for each category.

Shuffle the scenario cards and support the student as they choose a strategy and act out the response.

Explain how to fill out the planning worksheet and use the emotion thermometer to predict feelings.

Summarize key points, assign homework, and praise the student’s effort.