Structural Family Therapy

This lesson helps 3rd grade students understand and cope with the emotions that arise when parents are not together. Using a trauma-informed approach, the lesson includes a video to introduce coping strategies and a discussion to help students express their feelings. This lesson is important as it provides a safe space for students to explore their emotions and learn healthy coping mechanisms.

This lesson helps students understand the emotional impact of having a parent in jail and provides strategies to cope with these changes. Through storytelling and role-playing, students will explore emotions and learn coping mechanisms. This lesson is important as it fosters empathy and emotional intelligence, helping students navigate complex family dynamics.

A one-on-one counseling session for 5th graders focused on identifying emotions and learning coping strategies. This Tier 3 individualized lesson empowers students to understand their feelings and practice tools for emotional regulation within 30 minutes.

This lesson introduces 3rd-grade students to the concept of therapy in a simple and engaging way. Through a guided discussion, students will learn what therapy is, why people might go to therapy, and how it can help. This lesson is important as it helps normalize the idea of seeking help and promotes mental health awareness from a young age.

This lesson is designed for a visually impaired student experiencing low self-esteem and emotional dysregulation. Over four 20-minute sessions, the student will learn and apply positive coping skills such as 'stop and think' strategies, 'I statements', anxiety coping skills, and grounding techniques. This lesson aims to empower the student to manage overwhelming scenarios and build resilience.

In this 50-minute, Tier 1 counseling & therapy lesson for 8th graders, students will identify personal stressors and learn simple relaxation methods to build resilience and self-awareness. This engaging session fosters emotional intelligence and equips students with foundational stress-management skills.

In this 45-minute session for high school students (10th-12th grade, including repeating 9th graders), we will explore the complex roles within families affected by addiction. This lesson is crucial for fostering empathy and awareness, helping students recognize and understand the dynamics that can impact their lives or those around them. The session will include a discussion, an engaging activity, and a video to enhance understanding.

An individualized 30-minute counseling session for an 8th-grade student focusing on deep breathing and grounding techniques to manage anxiety in real time. This Tier 3 lesson equips the student with on-the-spot tools for emotional regulation and fosters self-awareness and resilience.

This lesson involves a simulation-based activity where students role-play as grief counselors and clients. Through this exercise, students will learn effective communication and empathy skills, which are crucial for interpersonal relationships and emotional intelligence. The lesson includes feedback sessions to help students reflect on their performance and improve their skills, making it a valuable experience for personal and professional development.

In this lesson, students will learn about the various tools and resources that a school counselor uses to help with problems and emotions. The students will then create their own 'toolbox' of coping skills and resources that they can take home. This lesson is essential as it helps young students understand the support available to them and equips them with basic emotional tools for resilience.

This lesson uses a game-based approach to help two second-grade girls process trauma related to their biological parents. By engaging in a picture-based activity, the students will explore their feelings and thoughts in a safe and supportive environment. This lesson is important as it provides a gentle and interactive way for the students to express themselves and begin healing, using strategies that are accessible given their reading and spelling levels.

In this final session on family dynamics and divorce, middle school small groups will reflect on coping strategies, reinforce communication skills, and celebrate growth. This lesson is important to help students consolidate learning, foster resilience, and strengthen peer support in navigating family changes.

A personalized plan to help a student identify triggers and self-regulation strategies, promoting emotional balance and on-task behavior. Perfect for an 8th grader needing Tier 3 individualized support, one 45-minute session.

One-on-one counseling session designed for a 10th grader to explore and develop personal coping strategies for stress and anxiety. This 40-minute session will guide the student through self-reflection, skill-building, and planning actionable coping techniques to use in daily life.

This lesson explores the role of counseling services in shaping students' identities and experiences in public schools. It is designed for adults, focusing on how counseling can support the development of well-rounded individuals in a diverse society. The session will last 30 minutes and is crucial for understanding the integration of counseling in educational settings.

In this lesson, students will go on a fun scavenger hunt around the classroom to find clues that introduce them to the school counselor and their role. This interactive activity helps make the introduction memorable and engaging for young students.

An individual 15-minute SEL counseling session for a 7th grader to identify stress triggers and practice quick, evidence-based coping strategies like breathing and grounding. This targeted Tier 3 intervention helps students develop self-regulation tools they can use anytime to feel more in control and resilient.

In this engaging lesson, students will get to know their school counselor through a fun and interactive Bingo game. This activity helps students understand the counselor's role and feel comfortable approaching them for support. It also encourages listening skills and provides a platform for questions and discussions.

This individual session uses art and personal reflection to help an 8th-grade student reduce anxiety. Through a creative activity and guided self-reflection, the student will explore ways to manage their feelings and develop coping strategies. This session is important as it provides the student with practical tools to handle stress, enhancing their emotional well-being and academic performance.

A 60-minute individual counseling session for a 6th grader focused on self-regulation through guided relaxation and visualization. In this Tier 3 intervention, the student will learn to use a personalized Calm Circle diagram to calm their mind and body, promoting emotional awareness and coping skills.

In this lesson, students will be introduced to the role of a school counselor. They will participate in an interactive game and discussion to understand how a counselor helps students. This lesson aims to make students comfortable with the counselor and know who to approach when they need help.

This lesson is designed for a one-on-one counseling session with a 4th-grade student. The focus is on helping the student identify five coping strategies they can use when experiencing heightened emotions. This lesson is important as it equips the student with practical tools to manage their emotions, promoting emotional regulation and resilience.

This lesson is designed for 8th grade boys to learn and practice effective coping strategies to manage stress and emotions. By mastering these cool-down techniques, students will be better equipped to handle challenging situations both in and out of school. The lesson will be conducted in one 45-minute session, focusing on group activities and discussions to engage students and reinforce learning.

This two-session lesson is designed for a 13-year-old girl to explore and develop coping mechanisms after surviving trauma. The lesson aims to empower her with practical strategies to manage emotions and build resilience. Each session is 25 minutes long and includes a lesson plan, activity, and discussion to facilitate understanding and application of these vital skills.

This follow-up individual counseling session aims to build on the previous lesson by introducing journaling and positive self-talk as additional strategies to manage overthinking. These techniques can help the student process thoughts and emotions more effectively, leading to improved mental well-being and focus.

In this 45-minute, small-group Tier 2 counseling activity, students work together to navigate a puzzle-based physical maze under time pressure. Through defined roles and rules, they practice communication, cooperation, and stress management. This session builds group counseling techniques by encouraging reflection on problem-solving under stress.

This lesson helps a 2nd-grade student learn coping skills for family changes and manage anxiety through discussion and activities. The student will explore emotions and practice calming techniques through interactive engagement. This lesson is important as it provides practical tools to help the student navigate emotional challenges and build resilience.

A one-session, 30-minute Tier 3 professional development workshop for therapists to learn strategies that help resistant clients open up in therapy and navigate co-parenting boundaries with their child. This lesson empowers practitioners with concrete techniques and real-world role-plays to deepen client engagement and facilitate boundary-setting conversations.

In this lesson, students will learn about different coping mechanisms through a short video and engage in a hands-on activity to create a personalized 'Coping Skills Toolbox' filled with strategies they can use in various situations. The lesson will conclude with a discussion to reinforce their understanding.

This lesson introduces students to the school counselor through interactive activities, helping them understand the counselor's role in supporting personal and academic growth and the importance of mental health. This session is crucial for building a supportive school environment and encouraging students to seek help when needed.

This lesson focuses on teaching 8th graders effective conflict resolution strategies when they are feeling angry. It's crucial for students to learn how to manage their emotions and resolve conflicts peacefully, especially during adolescence when emotions can run high. This individual-focused session will provide personalized strategies to help students navigate conflicts constructively. The session will last for 30 minutes.

This individualized support guide equips a 7th grade student with personalized coping strategies and crisis response steps to build resilience and emotional regulation. Through targeted coaching and self-reflection activities in one 20-minute session, the student will develop a practical toolkit for managing stress and anxiety

A one-on-one, 30-minute session for a 14-year-old student experiencing hidden mental health challenges in a tense home environment. The student will learn self-awareness, practice coping strategies, and create a personalized plan to manage voices and difficult emotions.

This 10-lesson series aims to help middle school students understand and cope with the emotional impact of divorce. Each lesson focuses on a different aspect of coping, such as emotional awareness, communication skills, and building resilience. By using trauma-informed teaching strategies, students will engage in collaborative learning and restorative practices to explore their feelings and develop healthy coping mechanisms. This series is crucial as it provides a safe space for students to express their emotions and learn strategies to manage them effectively.

In this engaging 45-minute session for 4th graders, students will rotate through various stations to learn and practice different coping skills. This lesson is crucial for helping students manage stress and emotions, fostering resilience and emotional intelligence.

This lesson is designed to support Grade 9 students returning from psychiatric hospitalizations by focusing on distress tolerance and reintegration into a school routine. Through trauma-informed teaching and inquiry-based learning, students will explore strategies to manage stress and anxiety, helping them transition smoothly back into their academic environment. This lesson is crucial for building resilience and confidence in students as they navigate their return to school.

This lesson aims to provide emotional support and coping strategies for students experiencing family breakups. Through restorative practices and collaborative activities, students will learn to express their feelings, understand their emotions, and support each other. This lesson is important as it helps students build resilience and empathy, fostering a supportive classroom environment.

This 5-session lesson is designed for a middle school student struggling with educational success and motivation, particularly due to a trauma history and complex family dynamics. The lesson focuses on fostering internal motivation for school by exploring personal goals, understanding the value of effort, and building resilience. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes a variety of engaging activities to support individual learning.

In this lesson, students will create a tree diagram to visualize their personal challenges and coping strategies. This activity encourages self-reflection and helps students understand their resilience. By identifying challenges as roots and coping strategies as branches, students gain insight into their growth and emotional strength, equipping them with a better understanding of coping mechanisms.

An individual counseling activity for an 8th grader to identify and create a personalized mental ‘calm spot’ to manage anxiety and stress; Tier 3 support in one 30-minute session.

This series of 10 counseling lessons is designed for a 1st grade special education student, focusing on helping Elijah replace inappropriate communication with respectful verbal interactions during social encounters. Each 30-minute session will build on the previous one, teaching Elijah to manage frustration and negative emotions by using kind words and seeking adult support. These lessons are crucial for Elijah's social development and emotional regulation, providing him with essential life skills for positive interactions.

This lesson encourages students to explore creative ways to cope with stress using art, music, and journaling. By expressing their emotions creatively, students can develop personalized coping strategies to use in challenging times. This lesson is important as it equips students with tools to manage stress, promoting emotional well-being and resilience.

In this one-on-one Tier 3 session, an 8th grader will learn three practical coping skills for anxiety and practice putting them into action. This 15-minute activity empowers the student with tools they can carry anywhere, boosting confidence and self-regulation.

This 50-minute one-on-one counseling session helps a 10th grade student explore feelings of being stuck, identify personal barriers to motivation, and craft actionable strategies for forward momentum. It’s designed as an intensive Tier 3 intervention to empower individual growth and goal achievement.

A 15-minute, one-on-one session for a 9th grader to understand anxiety, recognize personal signs, and practice quick coping strategies. This Tier 3 support gives targeted tools to help the student feel safe, empowered, and in control.

This lesson introduces the concept of an anger thermometer as a tool for recognizing and managing anger. Students will watch a video, create their own anger thermometers, and practice identifying their anger levels and using coping strategies.

This lesson is designed to provide middle school students with a safe space to discuss and understand the impact of parent addiction. Through trauma-informed teaching and active learning strategies, students will engage in a discussion, activity, and reading to explore their feelings and learn coping strategies. This lesson is crucial in helping students process their emotions, build resilience, and develop a supportive community among peers.

In this 15-minute Tier 3 individual session, a 5th grade student will learn quick and practical anger management strategies to recognize triggers and apply calming techniques. This lesson is important because mastering emotional control helps students succeed socially and academically by reducing impulsive reactions.

In this 30-minute one-on-one counseling lesson, a high school sophomore will learn how anxiety affects the brain and body, practice a grounding mindfulness activity, and explore healthy coping strategies like deep breathing, journaling, and reframing negative thoughts. This targeted session empowers students with practical tools to manage anxious feelings and build emotional resilience.

A one-session, 30-minute individual counseling lesson for 6th graders focused on mental health counseling and building personal coping strategies. This Tier 3 lesson helps students identify emotions, learn coping tools, and practice self-talk to manage stress and anxiety.

A 15-minute Tier 3 individual session to help 5th graders identify and regulate strong emotions using reflection and coping strategies. This focused intervention supports students in recognizing triggers, practicing calming techniques, and planning for future emotional challenges.

A guided individual counseling session using open-ended questions and reflective exercises to help a student articulate and manage emotions. This Tier 3 session is designed for an 8th grade student and takes 30 minutes, focusing on individual counseling techniques to foster self-awareness and emotional regulation.

In this lesson, students will have an interactive session with their school counselor to understand the counselor's role, how they can help, and when to approach them for support. This lesson aims to build trust and awareness among students, encouraging them to seek help when needed.

This lesson focuses on teaching a high-achieving 9th-grade student personalized anxiety coping strategies to help them remain in class when feeling anxious for unknown reasons. It's crucial for students to learn how to manage anxiety effectively, especially in high-pressure academic environments, to ensure their well-being and academic success. The session will last 30 minutes and is designed as a Tier 3 individual support intervention.

This lesson focuses on teaching a high-achieving 9th-grade student personalized anxiety coping strategies to help them remain in class when feeling anxious for unknown reasons. It's crucial for students to learn how to manage anxiety effectively, especially in high-pressure academic environments, to ensure their well-being and academic success. The session will last 30 minutes and is designed as a Tier 3 individual support intervention.

This lesson focuses on enhancing coping skills for a young student with ADHD, using grounding and deep breathing techniques to manage anxiety. The lesson is designed to be engaging and supportive, incorporating game-based and experiential learning strategies to help the student adjust to changing family dynamics. By the end of the lesson, the student will have practiced coping strategies and discussed feelings related to family changes.

This lesson focuses on strengthening the parent-child relationship through emotional regulation techniques, tailored for a small group of 3rd grade students. It aims to help students understand the importance of communicating emotions with parents and practicing strategies to manage emotions together. This lesson is crucial as it fosters a supportive environment at home, promoting emotional well-being and positive family interactions.

This lesson introduces the concept of a 'Calm Down Corner' in the classroom, a dedicated space where students can practice emotional regulation techniques to help them manage stress and anxiety. Students will watch a video on controlled breathing, practice the technique, engage in an art activity to create posters or emotion cards, and discuss when and how to use the Calm Down Corner.

An individual counseling activity that helps an 8th grade student identify and create a personalized safe space or ‘calm spot’ in their mind to manage anxiety and stress. This Tier 3 lesson pack includes a guided plan, visualization slides, counselor script, blueprint worksheet, and reflection journal to support one-on-one sessions, lasting 30 minutes.

This 17-session individual intervention equips a middle school boy with practical coping skills for anger and ADHD management through engaging activities and games. Each 50-minute session includes a structured lesson plan, slide deck, teacher script, an interactive game, and hands-on activity to build emotional regulation strategies.

In this 30-minute one-on-one counseling session, students will learn to identify signs of depressed mood, explore personal coping strategies, and create a personalized action plan. This lesson is essential for supporting a 7th grader experiencing low mood by providing targeted emotional tools and fostering hope.

In this 45-minute individual session for a 4th grader, the student will explore feelings behind wanting to run away, learn healthy coping strategies, and practice alternative solutions. This lesson fosters emotional awareness and equips the student with safe, constructive actions.

This 6-session individual lesson plan is designed for 2nd graders to help them process grief and work on emotional regulation and impulse control. Through engaging activities, worksheets, and games, students will learn to understand and manage their emotions in a supportive environment. This lesson is crucial for building emotional resilience and coping skills at a young age.

This individual lesson is designed for a 7th grader experiencing anxiety for the first time. The goal is to help the student learn about coping skills and identify triggers in a supportive and understanding environment. This lesson is crucial as it empowers the student with tools to manage anxiety, fostering emotional resilience and well-being. The session will last 30 minutes and is tailored to meet the specific needs of the student.

This lesson involves an interactive bingo game designed to help students learn interesting facts about their counselor while also sharing about themselves. This session fosters a friendly and approachable image of the counselor, helping students feel more comfortable seeking guidance and support. By engaging in this activity, students will develop communication skills and build a sense of community within the classroom.

In this Tier 3, single-session 60-minute lesson, teachers will guide an 11th-grade student through understanding and managing dissociation resulting from trauma. This trauma-informed session builds self-awareness, grounding skills, and coping strategies to empower the student to feel present and safe.

In this one-on-one, 30-minute session, a 3rd grade student who resists therapy will explore anger management through engaging games and drawing activities. By connecting emotions to art, this lesson helps him identify triggers and practice calming strategies in a fun, hands-on way.

In this 30-minute Tier 3 intervention for a 7th-grade student, we will build personalized coping strategies to manage stress and emotions. This session empowers the student with practical tools and promotes self-regulation, supporting their mental health journey.

In this individual 30-minute session, a 7th grader will learn to identify personalized coping skills, explore healthy strategies, and reflect on which work best. This lesson fosters self-awareness and emotional resilience by guiding students through practical exercises and reflection.

This 6-week lesson plan is designed to help 7th and 8th graders understand anxiety and develop effective coping skills. Each session will engage students through a mix of game-based, project-based, and collaborative learning strategies. By the end of the course, students will have a toolkit of coping mechanisms to manage anxiety, enhancing their emotional resilience and well-being.

Students will get to know the school counselor, understand their role, and learn how they can help. The session includes a fun ice-breaker game and a Q&A segment. This lesson is important because it builds a positive relationship between students and the counselor, making them more likely to seek help when needed.

This lesson introduces 6th graders to the basics of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) framework, focusing on understanding thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This foundational knowledge is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and resilience, helping students manage their emotions and reactions in everyday situations. The lesson is designed for a single 15-minute session and includes engaging activities and a game to reinforce learning.

In this lesson plan, students will get to know their School Counselor through an engaging bingo game. This will help them understand who their School Counselor is, what they do, and how they can help. The game format makes it fun and interactive, which is ideal for keeping 2nd graders' attention.

This lesson aims to introduce second graders to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help them manage anxiety. Through a combination of game-based learning, experiential activities, and discussion, students will learn to identify anxious thoughts and practice calming strategies. This lesson is important as it equips young students with tools to manage their emotions, promoting emotional well-being and resilience.

This lesson aims to introduce the school counselor to third-grade students. The session will include a fun and interactive activity, watching a brief video, and a group discussion to help students understand the role of their counselor and learn some personal facts about them. This will build a foundation of trust and familiarity, which is crucial for students to feel comfortable seeking help from their counselor in the future.

This lesson engages students in a game-based activity to explore and practice positive coping strategies in a classroom setting. By participating in this experiential learning activity, students will learn how to remain calm and manage their emotions effectively, which is crucial for their behavioral development and success in school.

In this lesson, students will learn about coping skills by creating a 'Coping Skills Garden'. This hands-on activity will help students identify and practice strategies to manage their emotions effectively. By engaging in this project, students will develop a better understanding of how to handle stress and emotions, which is crucial for their emotional well-being and social development.