### Slide 1: Present Moment Awareness - Introduce “present moment” as noticing what’s happening right now, without judgment. - Emphasize key terms: awareness, attention, non‐judgmental. - Talking point: “Paying attention to the here and now helps us notice automatic reactions and choose responses.”

### Slide 2: Mindful Breathing Exercise - Guide a 5-minute breathing practice. - Invite student to notice inhale/exhale sensations. - Prompt: “If your mind wanders, gently bring it back to the breath.” - After practice, ask: “What did you notice?”

### Slide 3: Cognitive Fusion vs. Defusion - Define fusion as being “hooked” by thoughts. - Define defusion as creating space between you and your thoughts. - Use example thought: “I’m not good enough.” - Emphasize it’s normal to have thoughts; we can choose our relationship with them.

### Slide 4: Leaves on a Stream - Explain metaphor: thoughts = leaves floating by. - Guide through 5-min exercise. - Prompt: “Notice each thought, place it on a leaf, and watch it drift away.” - Debrief: Ask which thoughts were hardest to release.

### Slide 5: Acceptance vs. Avoidance - Define acceptance as allowing feelings without struggle. - Define avoidance as trying to push away or escape discomfort. - Use example (e.g., anxiety before a test). - Emphasize that openness to feelings can reduce their hold over us.

### Slide 6: Ice Cube Exercise - Provide student with an ice cube. - Instruct: “Hold it in your hand and notice sensations.” - Encourage observation of urge to drop it or resist cold. - Debrief: “What did it feel like to just allow discomfort?”

### Slide 7: Self-as-Context - Introduce “observing self” as the you that notices experiences. - Contrast with “thinking self” (content of thoughts). - Use metaphor of sky (self as sky; thoughts/emotions as weather). - Emphasize permanence: you’re the observer across changing experiences.

### Slide 8: Observing Self Imagery - Guide student through imagery: 1. Close eyes; picture yourself as an observer above. 2. Watch thoughts/emotions pass below like objects on a road. - Invite student to describe distance between them and content. - Debrief: “How did it feel to watch rather than be inside your thoughts?”

### Slide 9: Values vs. Goals - Define values as chosen life directions (e.g., kindness, learning). - Define goals as concrete steps toward living according to values. - Use example: Value = connection; Goal = call a friend weekly. - Emphasize values guide meaningful action.

### Slide 10: Values Clarification Worksheet - Distribute worksheet. - Prompt student to list 3–5 values across life domains. - Guide selection of one most meaningful value. - Ask: “How would you like to show up in this area?”

### Slide 11: Committed Action & SMART Goals - Define committed action as taking steps toward values despite obstacles. - Introduce SMART goal acronym (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). - Example: “I will practice mindfulness for 5 minutes each morning this week.”

### Slide 12: Action Plan Co-Creation - Collaborate to write 1–2 SMART goals. - Solicit potential barriers and brainstorm coping strategies. - Encourage scheduling goals into calendar. - Reinforce celebrating small wins.