Bereavement Assessment & Screening

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This lesson introduces students to the role of a school counselor through interactive activities and multimedia. Students will learn about the various ways a counselor can support them, including emotional support, academic guidance, and conflict resolution. Understanding the role of a school counselor is crucial for students to feel comfortable seeking help and support when needed, fostering a safe and supportive school environment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This lesson uses a game-based approach to help 2nd-grade students understand and cope with the concept of loss. Through an interactive activity, students will learn to express their feelings and develop coping strategies in a supportive environment. This lesson is important as it provides young students with the tools to handle emotions related to loss, fostering emotional resilience and empathy.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This lesson aims to help elementary teachers understand secondary trauma and provide practical strategies to manage it. Secondary trauma can significantly affect teacher well-being and their capacity to effectively support students. This brief discussion-focused lesson highlights the importance of self-care and peer support, promoting a supportive school environment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Students take a fun, engaging empathy quiz to assess their empathy levels and learn about their strengths and growth areas in a supportive classroom environment. This lesson is important as it helps students develop self-awareness and social-emotional skills, which are crucial for building positive relationships and a supportive community. Designed for a 7th grade class, this lesson will be completed in one 55-minute session.

This lesson aims to help 7th-grade students understand trauma and develop coping strategies. Through experiential and game-based learning, students will engage in activities that promote trauma-informed awareness and collaborative learning. This lesson is crucial for fostering resilience and emotional intelligence, equipping students with tools to manage stress and trauma effectively.

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.

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.

In this 30-minute Pre-K group session, students will learn about feelings of sadness and grief, and explore simple coping strategies through stories, play, and art. Understanding grief early helps children recognize emotions and find comfort, building emotional resilience.

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 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.

In this single 30-minute, one-on-one session, students will learn healthy ways to process and cope with grief. This lesson helps a 6th grader understand emotions tied to loss and develop personalized strategies for emotional well-being, promoting resilience and self-awareness.

In this lesson, students will learn about test anxiety and effective coping skills through interactive and fun activities. The lesson includes discussions, collaborative learning, and a game-based activity to keep students engaged while addressing an important issue. Helping students manage test anxiety is essential for their mental health and academic performance.

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.

In this individual support session for a kindergarten student, we explore understanding and expressing grief through storytelling, art, and comforting activities. This 30-minute Tier 3 lesson helps the child identify feelings, practice coping strategies, and feel supported in processing 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.

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.

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.