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Bereavement Assessment & Screening

Bereavement Assessment & Screening

Discover free resources dedicated to bereavement assessment and screening, designed especially for educators, students, and parents. Gain practical skills to recognize and address grief in others using evidence-based tools, interactive activities, and real-world examples. These materials empower you to confidently identify needs, support healthy coping, and foster resilience in those facing loss.

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Grief and Loss Support Group

This is a six-session plan designed for 8th graders who have experienced the death of a loved one or other significant loss. The sessions aim to provide a supportive space for students to express their emotions, process grief, and find support among peers. Each session will last 45 minutes.

Tier 2
2/25
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Britton Smith

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TX Counselor

Healing Hearts: Navigating Grief Together

This session is designed to help students work through personal grief in a supportive group environment, focusing on healing and emotional recovery. It’s important for providing a safe space for students to express their feelings and learn from each other. This lesson is aimed at 9th-grade students and will be conducted in a single 60-minute session, classified as Tier 2: Group support.

Tier 2
2/27
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Brittney Bullard

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NC Social Worker

Navigating Grief and Loss

This lesson introduces 9th-grade students to the stages of grief and explores how individuals cope with loss differently. Through interactive activities, students will learn to identify and express their emotions healthily. Understanding grief is crucial for developing empathy and emotional intelligence, which are essential skills for personal growth and social interactions.

Tier 1
2/25
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Yolanda Greene

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NC Instructor

Grief Counseling Simulation

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.

Tier 1
2/25
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Stephanie Cordero

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TX Counselor

Grief Quest Journal

A self-guided journal for an 11th grader to navigate grief & loss through structured prompts and coping challenges in individual 30-minute sessions. This Tier 3 resource empowers students to reflect and heal at their own pace.

Tier 3
5/13

Anna Dinardo

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OH Counselor

Understanding Grief: A Journey

This lesson aims to help 7th graders understand and process grief through discussion, video, and collaborative activities. By exploring the grieving process, students will learn that grief is a natural and personal journey. This lesson is important as it provides students with tools to express their emotions and seek support, fostering emotional resilience and empathy.

Tier 1
2/25

Jeanette Flores Tyler

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NC Social Worker, Behavior Interventionist, Counselor

Understanding Grief: A Journey

This lesson aims to help 7th graders understand and process grief through discussion, video, and collaborative activities. By exploring the grieving process, students will learn that grief is a natural and personal journey. This lesson is important as it provides students with tools to express their emotions and seek support, fostering emotional resilience and empathy.

Tier 1
2/25

Charles Douglas

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NC Behavior Interventionist

Navigating Grief and Loss

This lesson introduces 9th grade students to the concept of grief and loss, focusing on understanding the stages of grief and how individuals cope differently. Through discussions and activities, students will learn to identify and express their emotions in a healthy manner. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and empathy, helping students navigate personal and social challenges related to loss.

Tier 1
2/25
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Yolanda Greene

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NC Instructor

Why Do We Grieve?

A targeted quiz-based workshop in small groups exploring the science of grief, building emotional literacy, and guiding 11th graders toward meaningful support strategies. This Tier 2 lesson helps identify student understanding and next steps in grief counseling through interactive assessment and discussion in a 30-minute session.

Tier 2
5/13

Camryn

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FL General Education Teacher

Understanding Grief and Coping Strategies

This lesson introduces 6th and 7th graders to the concept of grief and loss, focusing on understanding emotions and learning healthy coping strategies. Through age-appropriate discussions and activities, students will gain tools to express their feelings and seek support, fostering emotional resilience and mental health awareness.

Tier 1
2/25

Jeanette Flores Tyler

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NC Social Worker, Behavior Interventionist, Counselor

Navigating the Waves of Grief

This lesson is designed to help 11th-grade students process and understand grief over five 30-minute sessions. It focuses on providing individual support to students experiencing grief, offering them tools and strategies to navigate their emotions. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students with coping mechanisms and emotional resilience, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth.

Tier 3
4/9
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Adam Sipes

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CA Counselor

Coping with Grief: Healthy Strategies

This lesson introduces 10th-grade students to healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with grief, such as journaling, art, and talking to a trusted adult. By engaging in these activities, students will learn to express their emotions constructively and find support within their classroom community. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills to manage emotional challenges and fosters a supportive environment.

Tier 1
2/25
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Yolanda Greene

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NC Instructor

Understanding Grief: A Journey of Healing

This lesson introduces 6th-grade students to the concept of grief, helping them understand the stages and how to cope with the loss of a loved one. Through discussions and activities, students will learn to express their emotions and identify supportive resources. This lesson is important as it equips students with emotional tools to handle loss, fostering resilience and empathy.

Tier 1
2/25
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Shaniquia Bethany

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TX Counselor

Finding Light in Darkness: Coping with the Loss of a Peer

This lesson is designed for 11th-grade students to provide emotional support and coping strategies specifically for dealing with the death of a peer. It focuses on helping students process their grief, share their feelings, and build resilience through open discussion in a supportive environment. The session is tailored for a small group and lasts 30 minutes.

Tier 2
3/11

Crystal Jackson

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NY Social Worker

Finding Light After Loss

A 30-minute individual support session guiding 8th graders through understanding and coping with grief. This session helps students recognize grief emotions, learn healthy coping strategies, and create personal action plans for emotional support. Appropriate for Tier 3 one-on-one counseling.

Tier 3
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Assessing Mental and Emotional Health for College Applications

This lesson is designed for 12th grade students to help them assess their mental and emotional health while dealing with college applications and making significant career decisions. The objective is to equip students with strategies to manage stress and make informed decisions. The lesson will last 45 minutes.

Tier 1
2/25
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Ellie Cuenca

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NY Instructor

Navigating Grief and Loss

This lesson helps students understand and navigate the complex emotions associated with grief and loss. Through a combination of video, reading, discussion, and a worksheet, students will explore healthy coping mechanisms and the importance of expressing emotions. This lesson is crucial for fostering emotional resilience and empathy among students, providing them with tools to manage personal and peer experiences of loss.

Tier 1
2/25
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Courtney Fischer

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NY Social Worker

Understanding and Processing Grief

This lesson aims to assist middle school students in understanding and processing grief, specifically the grief related to the loss of a guardian. Using trauma-informed teaching strategies and experiential learning, students will learn how to recognize and handle their emotions in a supportive environment. Through discussion, an activity, and a video, students will be encouraged to acknowledge their feelings and learn coping mechanisms. This lesson is essential as it provides a safe space for students to explore a difficult and often isolating experience, fostering emotional resilience and community support.

Tier 1
2/25
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Sierra Phelps

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MI Counselor

Coping with Grief: Understanding and Healing

This lesson aims to help 3rd graders understand grief and learn healthy coping mechanisms. It includes a video, discussions, and activities to support emotional well-being. By understanding grief and learning ways to cope, students can better navigate their emotions and support others going through similar experiences.

Tier 1
2/25

Gabriela Gonzalez

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TX Counselor

Understanding Grief Through Stories

This lesson introduces students to the concept of grief through a short story. It aims to help students recognize and understand the emotions associated with grief, fostering empathy and emotional awareness. This lesson is important as it provides a safe space for students to explore and express their feelings, which is crucial for their emotional development.

Tier 1
2/25
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Shaniquia Bethany

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TX Counselor

Understanding Grief: A Gentle Journey

This lesson is designed to help a 5th-grade student understand and process grief, particularly in the context of their teacher experiencing a death in her family. It will provide a safe space for the student to explore emotions and learn coping strategies. This individual session will last 30 minutes and aims to offer emotional support and understanding.

Tier 3
4/28
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Michael Aboulafia

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MA Psychologist

Navigating the Loss

In this 30-minute Tier 2 group session, 8th graders explore healthy ways to cope with grief through discussion, reflective activities, and peer support. Understanding grief helps students process emotions, build resilience, and support each other.

Tier 2
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Understanding Grief: The Science Behind It

In this lesson, students will delve into the science of grief, exploring both its physiological and psychological impacts. They will learn how grief affects the brain and body, and discuss various coping strategies. This lesson is crucial for helping students understand the natural process of grief and equipping them with tools to manage it effectively.

Tier 1
2/25
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Yolanda Greene

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NC Instructor

Healing Through Grief

In this one-session, 30-minute lesson, 7th-grade students will explore healthy ways to understand and cope with grief. They’ll learn emotional vocabulary, share experiences in a safe space, and develop personal coping strategies. This Tier 1 lesson fosters social-emotional wellness and equips all students with tools for real-life challenges.

Tier 1
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Grief Garden

In this lesson, 3rd graders will explore the concept of grief, learn healthy ways to express and cope with loss, and support each other empathetically. Building emotional awareness helps students understand their feelings and foster a caring classroom community. Session: 1 (30 minutes)

Tier 1
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Understanding and Coping with Grief

This lesson introduces 5th-grade students to the concept of grief and provides them with strategies to cope with it. Using a combination of restorative practices, trauma-informed teaching, and game-based learning, students will engage in a discussion, watch a video, and complete a reflective activity. This lesson is important as it equips students with the emotional tools to handle loss and trauma, fostering resilience and emotional intelligence.

Tier 1
2/25
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Marshetta Wheeler

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TX Counselor

Coping with Grief and Loss

In this lesson, high school students will explore the stages of grief and learn strategies for coping with loss. The lesson will begin with an introduction to the topic, followed by a video on the five stages of grief. Students will then engage in a guided discussion to share their experiences and thoughts. Finally, they will learn and discuss various coping strategies to manage their emotions and support their mental well-being. This lesson is crucial as it provides students with the tools and support needed to navigate one of life's most challenging experiences.

Tier 1
2/25

Colleen O'Donoghue

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MI Counselor

Healing Hearts: Navigating Grief and Emotions

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.

Tier 3
3/7

Suani Lopez

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CA Social Worker

Navigating the Waves of Grief: Understanding the Grief Cycle

This lesson is designed for a small group setting to help students understand the grief cycle. In a 45-minute session, students will explore the stages of grief, discuss their feelings, and engage in an activity to personalize their understanding. This lesson is important as it equips students with emotional awareness and coping strategies, fostering resilience and empathy.

Tier 2
3/24
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Jennifer Marries

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AZ Counselor

Healing Hearts: Understanding Grief and Loss

This 3-session lesson for 1st graders focuses on helping students understand and cope with grief and loss. Through engaging activities, games, and discussions, students will learn to express their feelings and develop empathy. Each session lasts 30 minutes and is designed to provide individual support, making it suitable for Tier 3 interventions.

Tier 3
3/13

Delilah Murray

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NY Counselor

Hope After Loss

In this 30-minute Tier 3 individual support session, the teacher guides a 3rd grader through understanding and expressing their grief. Through empathetic conversation, creative expression, and coping strategies, students learn that it’s okay to feel sad and discover ways to remember and honor loved ones. This lesson helps students develop emotional awareness and resilience.

Tier 3
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Finding Light After Loss

In this single 30-minute Tier 2 group session, 7th graders will explore healthy ways to understand and cope with grief. This lesson builds emotional resilience, fosters peer support, and equips students with practical strategies for processing loss in a safe, guided environment.

Tier 2
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Understanding Grief Through Games

This lesson introduces students to the concept of grief, helping them understand and express their feelings through a supportive and engaging environment. Using a combination of trauma-informed teaching and game-based learning, students will explore their emotions and learn coping strategies. This lesson is important as it provides a safe space for students to discuss and process grief, promoting emotional well-being and encouraging them to seek help if needed.

Tier 1
2/25
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Hazel Boatwright

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NC Social Worker

Grief: Our Shared Journey

In this single 30-minute lesson, 7th grade students will explore the concept of grief, learn why we all experience it, and practice healthy ways to express and cope with loss. This important lesson builds emotional literacy, empathy, and resilience by giving students tools to navigate their own feelings and support peers.

Tier 1
5/12
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maribel gonzalez

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CA Psychologist

Finding Hope After Loss

In this 30-minute individual support session for 7th graders, students will explore healthy ways to understand and cope with grief. This lesson helps students recognize their feelings, learn coping strategies, and develop a personalized action plan to navigate loss.

Tier 3
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Understanding Grief: A Gentle Exploration

This lesson aims to help a 4th-grade girl understand and process the grief associated with the loss of her father. Through a carefully selected video and guided discussion, the lesson provides a safe space for the student to explore her feelings and learn healthy coping mechanisms. This lesson is crucial as it offers emotional support and encourages the student to express her feelings, fostering resilience and emotional well-being.

Tier 3
2/25
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BOB ALLAIN

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NC Counselor

Healing Hearts

In this 30-minute individual session, a 4th grader learns to understand and express feelings of grief, explore healthy coping strategies, and create a personalized grief-support plan. This lesson empowers students to navigate loss with emotional resilience and self-awareness.

Tier 3
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Navigating Grief and Loss

This lesson aims to help adults understand and process grief and loss through restorative practices and trauma-informed teaching. Participants will engage in active and collaborative learning to explore their emotions and develop coping strategies. This lesson is important as it provides a supportive environment for individuals to express their feelings and learn from shared experiences, fostering emotional resilience and healing.

Tier 1
2/25

Jeanette Flores Tyler

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NC Social Worker, Behavior Interventionist, Counselor

Remembering Our Pets

This lesson helps 3rd grade students process the grief of losing a pet. Through a guided discussion and a reflective worksheet, students will explore their feelings and learn healthy ways to express and cope with their emotions. This lesson is important as it provides a safe space for students to share their experiences and develop emotional resilience.

Tier 1
2/25

Tiffany Thornton (Gargano)

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MA Counselor

Art as Therapy: Expressing Emotions

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of art as a therapeutic tool to express grief and emotions. Through guided art projects, students will engage in personal reflection and emotional release. This lesson is important as it provides students with a creative outlet to process emotions, which can enhance emotional well-being and resilience.

Tier 1
2/25
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Stephanie Cordero

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TX Counselor

Coping with Grief

This lesson helps students understand and cope with the emotions they may experience when dealing with a sick family member, particularly focusing on grief. It includes a video and a worksheet to provide students with practical coping strategies. This lesson is important as it equips students with emotional tools to handle difficult situations, promoting emotional resilience and well-being.

Tier 1
2/25

Tiffany Thornton (Gargano)

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MA Counselor

Riding Grief's Waves

In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson, 6th graders will explore what grief is, learn healthy strategies for coping with loss, and practice empathy in supporting themselves and others. This foundational social-emotional learning lesson helps students recognize feelings, build resilience, and foster a compassionate classroom community.

Tier 1
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Growing Through Grief

In this 30-minute individual support lesson, a 2nd grader will explore feelings of grief, learn healthy coping strategies, and create a personal comfort toolkit. This lesson helps young students understand and express their emotions in a safe, supportive one-on-one setting.

Tier 3
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Healing Hearts Together

In this 30-minute session, 6th graders in a small group explore healthy ways to cope with grief through discussion and creative activities. This lesson fosters emotional support and equips students with strategies to express and manage their feelings.

Tier 2
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Healing Hearts

In this 30-minute lesson, 4th graders will explore healthy ways to cope with grief and support each other. Students will understand what grief is, identify feelings, and learn comforting strategies. This Tier 1 lesson fosters empathy, emotional resilience, and classroom community.

Tier 1
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Healing Hearts: Navigating Loss and Building Coping Skills

This lesson is designed for 5th-grade students to help them understand and cope with the loss of a loved one. It focuses on developing emotional resilience and practical coping strategies in a sensitive and supportive environment. This individual lesson aims to provide personalized support to students dealing with grief, helping them to express their feelings and find comfort.

Tier 3
3/4

Brian Anderson

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NY Instructor

Wellness Checkpoint

This 15-minute individual Tier 3 lesson guides a secondary student in designing a concise mental health screener to triage referrals into Tier 2 group or Tier 3 one-on-one counseling. It empowers the student to craft clear, targeted questions for quick identification of support needs, ensuring swift and appropriate district mental health services.

Tier 3
5/9
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Adam Sipes

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CA Counselor

Understanding Suicide as a Mental Health Issue

This lesson aims to help high school students understand that suicide is a mental health issue. Through a guided discussion and an interactive game, students will explore the complexities of mental health and the importance of seeking help. This lesson is crucial in promoting awareness and empathy, encouraging students to support themselves and others.

Tier 1
2/25

Holly Holden

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TX Counselor

Supporting Friends Through Grief

This lesson helps 5th graders understand grief and how to support a friend who has lost a parent. Through a combination of video, discussion, and activities, students will learn about the emotions associated with grief and practical ways to offer support. This lesson is important as it fosters empathy, emotional intelligence, and supportive peer relationships, which are crucial for social development.

Tier 1
2/25
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Joleen Shillingford

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NY Counselor

Healing Hearts

In this one-session, 30-minute individual lesson, 5th graders learn healthy ways to cope with grief and loss through expressive activities and reflection. This lesson provides a safe space to acknowledge feelings, share memories, and develop personal coping strategies.

Tier 3
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Recognizing the Silent Cry

This lesson focuses on teaching 10th-grade students, many of whom have experienced past trauma, to recognize the signs of suicide and understand prevention strategies. It's crucial for empowering students with the knowledge to help themselves and others, fostering a supportive community. The lesson will be interactive, include several videos, and is designed for a single 70-minute session.

Tier 1
4/30
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Migle Zaliukaite-Limantas

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MA Counselor

Life Matters: Navigating Tough Times

This lesson focuses on suicide prevention for 12th-grade students, aiming to equip them with the knowledge and skills to recognize warning signs and seek help. It's crucial for fostering a supportive environment and empowering students to take action in critical situations. The lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session and includes a lesson plan, discussion, worksheet, and game to engage students effectively.

Tier 1
5/2
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Migle Zaliukaite-Limantas

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MA Counselor

Healing Hearts

In this 30-minute, one-on-one session for 2nd graders, students will learn to understand and express grief through drawing, sharing memories, and simple coping strategies. This individual Tier 3 support lesson helps young learners recognize their feelings and develop healthy ways to remember loved ones.

Tier 3
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Healing Hearts

This lesson aims to provide middle school students with a safe space to explore and express their feelings related to grief due to caregiver addiction. Through guided discussions and reflective activities, students will learn to identify their emotions and develop coping strategies. This lesson is important as it helps students process complex emotions and fosters resilience and emotional well-being.

Tier 2
2/25

Lisa Krempa

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NY School Administrator

Letters of Healing

In this lesson, students will write letters to their lost loved ones as a form of emotional expression and healing. This activity encourages students to share memories and address unresolved feelings in a safe and supportive environment. By engaging in this reflective writing exercise, students can develop their emotional literacy and coping skills, which are essential for personal growth and mental well-being.

Tier 1
2/25
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Stephanie Cordero

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TX Counselor

When Sadness Visits

In this 30-minute Tier 2 lesson, small groups of 3rd graders will learn healthy ways to cope with grief and sadness. Students will explore feelings, express memories, and practice strategies for comfort. This lesson builds social-emotional skills, empathy, and resilience.

Tier 2
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Coping with School Anxiety

This lesson is designed to help a 10th-grade student develop and implement personalized coping strategies to manage anxiety related to attending school. Through a combination of discussion, activity, and quiz, the student will explore their feelings, create actionable strategies, and assess their understanding. This lesson is important as it empowers the student to overcome barriers and improve their ability to complete assigned tasks.

Tier 3
2/25

Kyle Ryan

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CA Psychologist

Conquering Test Anxiety: Building Confidence and Calm

This 4-session lesson is designed for students in grades 3-5 to help them manage and overcome testing anxiety. Through engaging activities, games, and discussions, students will learn strategies to build confidence and remain calm during tests. Each session is 20 minutes long, focusing on different aspects of anxiety management and providing practical tools that students can use in real-life testing situations.

Tier 1
4/3
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Hazel Boatwright

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NC Social Worker

Building Resilience: Coping with Loss

In this lesson, students will explore strategies to cope with loss and build emotional resilience. Through interactive activities and role-playing, they will practice empathy and learn how to support themselves and others during difficult times. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills to manage emotions and challenges effectively.

Tier 1
2/25
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Zerica Bills

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TX Counselor

Crisis Check-Up

A brief structured check-in tool to monitor ongoing suicide risk factors and update safety plans dynamically with a 9th grade student in a 20-minute one-on-one session. This Tier 3 individual intervention helps counselors assess current risk, track mood trends, and provide coping support to keep students safe.

Tier 3
5/9
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Adam Sipes

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CA Counselor

Meet Your Counselor: An Interactive Introduction

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.

Tier 1
2/25
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Robert Conceison

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MA Counselor

Heart to Heal

In this single 30-minute Tier 1 lesson, 8th graders will learn practical strategies to recognize and cope with grief. This important session fosters emotional resilience, empathy, and peer support at a developmentally appropriate level.

Tier 1
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Healing Hearts

This lesson plan is designed to help a kindergartner cope with the loss of a parent through engaging and supportive activities. It includes a game-based activity, a simple worksheet, and a reading component that the mother can easily facilitate at home. The lesson aims to provide comfort and understanding, helping the child express emotions and begin the healing process.

Tier 3
2/25

Stacie Browne-Gallagher

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NY Counselor, Psychologist, General Education Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Social Worker, Behavior Interventionist, School Administrator

My Heart's Voice

An individual reflection session focusing on what the heart 'says' or feels during times of grief, encouraging students to listen and express these feelings. This lesson is important for helping young students understand and articulate their emotions, fostering emotional intelligence and resilience. Designed for a 1st-grade student, the session lasts 15 minutes and includes a lesson plan, journal, and art activity.

Tier 3
4/29
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Jordan Towery

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NC Counselor

When Hearts Hurt

In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson, 5th graders explore healthy ways to understand and cope with grief. Students will learn what grief is, share emotions safely, and practice coping strategies. This lesson helps build emotional resilience and classroom community.

Tier 1
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Unmasking Emotions

This lesson aims to help students in a grief counseling group understand and explore the concept of masking emotions. By engaging in a reading, discussion, worksheet, and activity, students will learn to identify and express their emotions in a safe and supportive environment. This lesson is important as it encourages emotional awareness and provides strategies for healthy emotional expression, which are crucial for students dealing with grief.

Tier 2
2/25
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Joleen Shillingford

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NY Counselor

Emotions and Report Cards

This lesson helps students prepare for the emotional impact of receiving their report cards. By using trauma-informed teaching and restorative practices, students will learn to identify and manage their emotions effectively. This lesson is crucial for fostering emotional resilience and promoting a healthy response to academic feedback.

Tier 1
2/25
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Joleen Shillingford

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NY Counselor

Risk Radar

An individualized 30-minute session for a 9th grade student focused on identifying personal risk factors, protective factors, and triggers, culminating in a personalized safety plan. This Tier 3 counseling intervention helps students gain self-awareness and equips them with tools to manage crises.

Tier 3
5/21
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lgee

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MA School Administrator

Pathway to Calm

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.

Tier 3
2/25
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Erin Merrill

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MA Counselor

Emotion Excavation

A 35-minute, one-on-one counseling session guiding an 11th grade student through layered self-reflection exercises to uncover deeper emotions using targeted prompts and activities. This Tier 3 lesson provides structured materials (framework, journal, script, activity) to help the student build emotional awareness and coping strategies.

Tier 3
5/8
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Jennifer Nunez

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CA Counselor

Healing Hearts

This lesson is designed to help a high school student process a breakup through experiential learning and restorative practices. It aims to provide a safe space for emotional expression and reflection, fostering resilience and emotional intelligence. The lesson is trauma-informed and accommodates reading disabilities and English language learners, ensuring accessibility and support.

Tier 3
2/25
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Amy McDonald

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NC Counselor

Heart Healers

In this 30-minute, small-group lesson, 4th graders learn healthy ways to cope with grief by sharing feelings, practicing supportive listening, and creating personal memory tokens. This Tier 2 session helps students process loss, build empathy, and develop emotional resilience.

Tier 2
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

What’s on Your Mind?

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.

Tier 3
5/21
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jsperry

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MA Counselor

Navigating Social Anxiety

This 8-session plan helps 10th-grade students understand social anxiety and explore effective coping strategies through personal reflection and self-guided activities. Each session focuses on different aspects of social anxiety, allowing students to develop personalized coping strategies and apply them in real-life situations. This approach promotes mental well-being and resilience by equipping students with the knowledge and tools to handle social situations more confidently.

Tier 1
2/25

Brytnee Peacock

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CA Psychologist

Healing from Heartbreak

This lesson is designed for an 11th-grade individual student to help them understand and process emotions related to heartbreak. The objective is to provide strategies for emotional healing and resilience. The lesson will last 30 minutes.

Tier 3
2/25

Crystal Jackson

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NY Social Worker

You Matter: Building Emotional Resilience

This lesson focuses on suicide prevention and social-emotional support for 9th-grade students. It aims to build emotional resilience and awareness, providing students with the tools and understanding to support themselves and others. This important session will help students recognize signs of emotional distress and learn strategies to seek help and offer support, fostering a supportive community environment.

Tier 1
4/4
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Meghan Erney

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OH Social Worker

Mind Matters Toolkit

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.

Tier 3
5/16
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Jacqueline Russell

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FL Counselor

Weathering Loss Together

In this 30-minute group session, 5th graders will explore healthy ways to understand and cope with grief. Through discussion, creative activity, and reflection, students will gain strategies to support themselves and peers dealing with loss.

Tier 2
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Healing Hearts: Coping with Loss

This lesson helps students understand and cope with the emotional loss of having an incarcerated parent. Through experiential learning, students will explore their feelings, learn coping strategies, and engage in collaborative activities to support each other. This lesson is crucial for fostering emotional resilience and providing a supportive environment for students facing such challenges.

Tier 1
2/25
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Courtney Fischer

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NY Social Worker

Year-End Reflection Checklist

In this 30-minute Tier 1 session, 7th-grade students will engage in a guided self-reflection facilitated by the school counselor to review their year, celebrate achievements, and set goals for next year. This lesson helps students build self-awareness, wrap up the academic year with positive closure, and develop planning skills. Audience: 7th Grade; Sessions: 1; Duration: 30 minutes.

Tier 1
5/20
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Kayla Swearer

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KY Counselor

Creative Expression Through Art

This lesson introduces students to art therapy techniques, allowing them to explore and express their emotions creatively. Through guided activities, students will learn to use art as a tool for emotional exploration and reflection. This lesson is important as it provides students with a healthy outlet for emotional expression and helps develop self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

Tier 1
2/25
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Maegen Curley

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VT Instructor

Intake Interview

In this 30-minute Tier 3 individual support session, 8th-grade students will learn and practice clinical intake interviews through a structured role-play activity. This lesson is crucial for developing active listening, structured data collection, and foundational counseling skills. Components include a detailed Lesson-Plan Script, Key Intake Questions Slide Deck, and Pair Role-Play Activity.

Tier 3
5/8
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Mehak Gill

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NY Psychologist

Emotions in Check

In this 30-minute session, 12th grade students in a Tier 2 support group will learn strategies to cope with tough emotions like anxiety, anger, and sadness. Through interactive discussions, a guided activity, and personal reflection, students will gain practical tools to manage their emotional well-being and build resilience.

Tier 2
Yesterday

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Resilience Building Workshop

This lesson focuses on building resilience among 12th-grade students through trauma-informed teaching and experiential learning. Students will engage in activities that help them understand and develop resilience, an essential skill for overcoming challenges and thriving in various aspects of life. This lesson is important as it equips students with the tools to handle stress and adversity, promoting mental well-being and success in their future endeavors.

Tier 1
2/25
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Kendra Beveridge

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MA Counselor

Art Therapy in Schools

Implementing art therapy programs in school settings to support student well-being.

Tier 1
2/25
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Hannah Ryan

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NY Social Worker

Mental Health Awareness and Support

This lesson aims to raise awareness about mental health issues among Grade 11 students. Students will watch a video on how to support someone struggling with their mental health, followed by a discussion and group activities to promote empathy and understanding.

Tier 1
2/25
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Timothy Dee

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CT Instructor