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An interactive workshop for K-12 school counselors focused on best practices for writing clear, concise progress notes to track student growth and meet legal standards. This Tier 1 session includes foundational theory, practical activities, and reflection to ensure counselors leave confident in their documentation skills.

In this Tier 2 group lesson, 10th grade counseling students collaborate to create a fictional client case from scratch and then draft a complete SOAP note. This fun, hands-on game strengthens clinical documentation skills and encourages creativity within a structured format. Audiences: 10th Grade Counseling Group, 1 session of 40 minutes.

An individual digital escape-room challenge where students solve logic puzzles to uncover missing SOAP note sections, reinforcing their understanding of counseling progress note documentation. This Tier 3 intervention is tailored for 12th graders and delivered in a 35-minute session to master SOAP note components.

In this interactive mystery-solving breakout, students become note detectives who decipher clues from counseling progress notes to identify student needs and strengthen their critical reading and documentation skills. This lesson builds analytical and documentation literacy, crucial for understanding counseling processes and effective communication. Audience: 8th Grade, MTSS Tier 1, Single 50-minute session.

This individualized coaching module empowers school counselors to investigate gaps in their progress notes and refine documentation quality through self-assessment and targeted improvement. Delivered in a single 30-minute session for Tier 3 support.

An individual digital quest where the counselor trainee unlocks levels by crafting perfect SOAP notes. This self-paced, gamified experience builds mastery of clinical documentation skills in 45-minute sessions, tailored for one-on-one training under Tier 3 supports.

A small-group intensive focusing on advanced SOAP documentation techniques to help adult counseling participants capture nuanced clinical information efficiently. This single 45-minute session empowers learners with sophisticated strategies for writing precise, actionable progress notes and fosters collaborative learning through interactive activities.

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 20-minute one-on-one session teaches a 12th-grade student how to accurately categorize real client quotes into SOAP note sections—crucial for professional counseling documentation skills.

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.

This 6-week program is designed for a 9th-grade male student who enjoys art and struggles with mental health. The objective is to improve executive functioning skills, identify emotions, regulate emotions, and learn coping skills. Each session lasts 10 minutes and includes a lesson plan, worksheet, activity, game, discussion, project, and a cool-down activity.

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 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.

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

This series of 10 counseling lessons is designed for a 1st grade special education student who is demonstrating a pattern of poor choices affecting their social interactions. The lessons aim to develop personal accountability and self-regulation skills, crucial for improving social relationships and overall classroom behavior. Each session is 30 minutes long, focusing on interactive and engaging activities tailored to individual needs.

In this 80-minute, full-class Tier 1 session for undergrad counseling students, we’ll guide learners through building a live DSM-5-focused intake and assessment toolkit. Students will explore each tool, assemble their own kit in collaborative stations, and demonstrate proficiency with an interactive quiz. This lesson is essential for grounding future counselors in practical diagnostic formulation skills.

A series of six lessons designed for 6th-8th graders to enhance social skills in a group counseling setting. Each lesson focuses on different aspects of social interaction, including communication, empathy, teamwork, conflict resolution, friendship building, and self-awareness, with a duration of 30 minutes per session.

In this single 30-minute Tier 3 session, a 4th grade student will learn to identify common cognitive distortions and reflect on their own thoughts to improve emotional regulation. This lesson helps the student recognize and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, building self-awareness and coping skills.

An individualized journaling resource helping 9th grade students trace client narratives and weave coherent progress trails—boosts reflective skills in counseling & therapy documentation over a single 20-minute session.

This lesson is designed for 1st to 3rd grade students with special needs and behavior challenges. The objective is to engage students in a fun, collaborative, and hands-on activity that helps them understand the connection between helpful and unhelpful thoughts and their feelings and behaviors using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles. The lesson is designed to be completed in 15 minutes.

In this two-session, 20-minute individual counseling series, the 2nd-grade student will become a “detective” of their own body, learning to recognize at least two physical responses tied to dysregulated feelings (anxiety, frustration, anger). This builds emotional awareness and self-regulation skills crucial for classroom success.

In this 20-minute, tier 2 small group game, counseling trainees compete in a fast-paced relay to complete SOAP notes on sample cases, enhancing documentation speed and accuracy. Perfect for counselor training groups looking to sharpen their progress note skills under pressure.

This group counseling session focuses on enhancing social skills through engaging activities and a video component. The session is designed to help students develop confidence in social interactions, improve communication skills, and understand the importance of active listening. By using Game-Based Learning strategies, the session aims to make learning social skills fun and interactive, encouraging students to apply these skills in real-life situations.

This lesson introduces 4th-grade students to the CBT triangle, which connects thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and its relationship with brain function. Through engaging activities, students will learn how their thoughts can influence their emotions and actions. This lesson is important as it empowers students with self-awareness and emotional regulation skills, fostering resilience and mental well-being.

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 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.

An individualized CBT session guiding an 11th grade student through identifying and disputing core beliefs using targeted reading, worksheets, and reflection. This Tier 3 lesson deepens self-awareness and equips the student with practical CBT strategies in a single 55-minute session.

This three-session individual counseling series for 8th graders focuses on reframing negative thinking patterns into positive ones. It's crucial for developing emotional resilience and improving mental well-being. Each session lasts 30 minutes and is designed to provide personalized support and practical strategies for managing negative thoughts.

This 3-session lesson for 3rd and 4th graders focuses on developing coping skills for test anxiety and addressing perfectionism. Students will learn practical strategies to manage stress and build confidence, helping them perform better in academic settings. Each session is 15 minutes long, designed for small groups needing extra support.

In this one-session, 30-minute Tier 1 lesson, 7th graders will learn about the process of ending counseling support, reflect on their progress, and create plans for maintaining well-being. This lesson builds emotional awareness and empowers students to transition from school counseling services.

This individual counseling session is designed to help 7th-grade students recognize and manage their emotions effectively. Through personalized discussion and activities, students will learn to identify their emotions, understand their triggers, and apply coping strategies. This session aims to enhance emotional intelligence and resilience, which are crucial for personal and academic success.

This lesson introduces 5th-grade students to essential skills and tools used by school counselors, focusing on problem-solving and effective communication. These skills are crucial for students' personal and academic success, helping them navigate challenges and build strong relationships.

In this 30-minute, single-session Tier 2 group lesson, 9th graders are introduced to the basics of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Students will learn how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors through interactive activities, gaining practical skills to challenge negative thinking patterns. This lesson helps students develop essential self-awareness and coping strategies for stress and anxiety.

In this engaging 30-minute lesson, 3rd–5th grade students will get to know their school counselor, understand the counselor’s role, and build comfort for future support. This Tier 1 classroom lesson includes interactive activities and games to establish a trusting relationship and introduce essential counseling services.

One-on-one Tier 3 support for a 6th grade student to reflect daily on emotions and behaviors using guided tools. This 20-minute session empowers self-awareness, tracks progress, and informs targeted feedback to improve emotional regulation.

A one-on-one counseling session for a 4th grader with ADHD and behavioral symptoms, focused on building self-awareness of emotions and strategies for maintaining focus. This 60-minute, Tier 3 intervention will help the student identify triggers, practice coping skills, and develop a personalized action plan.

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.

A 6-session, 15-minute individual series helping a 7th grade student develop coping skills for social anxiety and reduce school avoidance. Through targeted readings, activities, and reflections, this plan empowers her with strategies for confidence and resilience.

In this individual counseling session, a 7th grade student will learn to set personal SMART goals, create actionable steps, and track their progress. This structured, 40-minute plan empowers students with self-awareness and planning skills for real-life growth.

This one-on-one counseling session aims to boost self-esteem in a 7th grade student on an IEP through personalized activities and discussions. By focusing on self-acceptance and personal growth, the student will learn practical strategies to enhance their self-esteem. This session is important as it empowers the student to recognize their unique strengths and fosters a positive self-image, which is crucial for their overall well-being and academic success.

In this 25-minute Tier 2 small-group activity, new counselors will reinforce their understanding of core Cognitive Behavioral Therapy concepts through an interactive Bingo quiz. Participants identify real-life examples of CBT principles to mark off their cards, promoting recall, collaboration, and deeper learning.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

In this 30-minute individual Tier 3 session, a third-grade boy with autism will learn how to identify and manage his thoughts in order to influence his behaviors positively. This CBT-based lesson helps him become a “mind detective,” spotting unhelpful thoughts and replacing them with helpful ones to reduce frustration and increase self-control.

This one-on-one counseling session equips an 11th-grade student with the Inner Mirror Strategy, helping them identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns through metaphorical mirroring. By guiding self-reflection and positive reframing, the session promotes healthier self-talk and emotional resilience. (Tier 3, 50 minutes)

In this 30-minute lesson, first graders will meet their school counselor through a fun and interactive presentation. They will learn the role of the counselor and how they can assist them throughout the school year. This lesson encourages young students to approach their counselor whenever they need help or guidance.

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 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.

An individual counseling script guiding one-on-one sessions through setting wellness goals and tracking progress. This Tier 3 session helps counseling students develop personalized wellness plans, reflect on progress, and measure goal achievement over 50 minutes.

A structured data collection form designed for social workers and teachers to systematically record 7th grade students’ emotional awareness and self-regulation skills during small group sessions. This single 30-minute session Tier 2 tool helps track progress on IEP goals by capturing identification of triggers, emotion expression methods, and interpretation of emotional cues across 5 opportunities.

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 five-week series aims to help 3rd-grade students reduce anxiety related to school performance through experiential and collaborative learning. Each session will introduce new techniques and reinforce previously learned strategies, promoting stress management and emotional regulation. This series is important as it equips students with essential coping skills, fostering a positive mindset and enhancing their overall well-being.

In this 25-minute individual counseling session for 3rd graders, students use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy’s miracle question to envision a problem magically solved and explore aspirations and emotions. This session helps build hope, clarity, and goal-setting skills.

This lesson engages 9-year-olds in understanding behavior regulation and the importance of consequences through interactive activities. By using a combination of video, worksheet, and a game-based activity, students will learn to identify and manage their emotions effectively. This lesson is crucial for fostering self-awareness and emotional intelligence, helping students to navigate social interactions and personal challenges with greater ease.

This lesson introduces students to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), focusing on the interplay between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Students will explore how these elements influence each other and learn practical strategies to manage stress and anxiety. This lesson is crucial for developing self-awareness and emotional regulation skills, which are essential for mental well-being and academic success.

In this one-session lesson, third graders learn to visually organize tasks using color-coded sticky notes, boosting executive function and memory. Through a dynamic presentation and hands-on stations, students practice categorization and reflect on teamwork. Audience: Tier 1 Special Education Classroom, Duration: 40 minutes.

In this 30-minute individual counseling session, a 6th grader will reflect on their school year—behavior, academics, personal growth, and counseling experiences—and set goals for next year. This session is essential to empower the student with insight and ownership over their growth and to guide future counseling sessions.

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 will introduce students to their school counselor through interactive activities and discussion. It's essential for students to feel comfortable approaching their counselor for support, and this lesson aims to build that familiarity and trust.

This series of 10 counseling sessions for 1st-grade students focuses on implementing self-regulation strategies to manage frustration and negative emotions. Each session builds on the previous one, reinforcing emotional intelligence and social skills, helping students navigate their feelings and interactions more effectively. Designed for a Tier 1 classroom setting, each session lasts 30 minutes.

This 6-session individual lesson for a 6th-grade female student focuses on reducing anxiety, excessive worry, and overthinking using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions. Each 45-minute session is designed to empower the student with practical skills to manage anxiety, fostering emotional well-being and resilience.

A one-session, 30-minute individual lesson introducing 1st graders with autism to basic CBT skills by identifying feelings, finding calm thoughts, and practicing a simple ‘Catch the Worry’ strategy. This lesson helps students gain tools to manage anxious thoughts and build emotional awareness.

In this Tier 2 small-group session, high school counselors will master efficient note-taking templates and shortcuts to save time without sacrificing documentation quality. Over a 40-minute session, participants will learn strategies, practice with drills, and apply gamified challenges to streamline their progress notes.

This 5-session individual lesson is designed for a 6th-grade boy with ADHD, focusing on decreasing conduct incidents and improving emotional regulation, personal accountability, and maintaining positive peer relationships. The sessions will include engaging activities, discussions, and readings to help the student develop essential life skills in a supportive environment.

A focused, individualized 30-minute session to help a 7th-grade student identify and track behavioral patterns and triggers. This Tier 3 protocol supports intensive, personalized assessment and reflection to guide therapy goals and progress.

A 3-session, 20-minute individual lesson guiding a 2nd grader to develop empathy, perspective-taking, and reduce self-centered thinking through interactive activities and a culminating project. This helps the student recognize others’ feelings and builds social skills crucial for classroom success.

A 15-minute one-on-one SEL assessment for 3rd graders to reflect on their emotions, coping strategies, and support needs at the end of the school year. This session helps identify each student’s social-emotional strengths and areas for growth, informing personalized Tier 3 supports.

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 introductory lesson, kindergarten students will meet the school counselor, learn her role, and practice sharing feelings. Building trust early helps students feel supported and develop social-emotional awareness.

Daily one-on-one support for a 6th grade student to reflect on emotions and behaviors, set goals, and track progress over time. This individual Tier 3 session takes 20 minutes and includes guided questions, a worksheet for self-reporting, and journal pages for deeper reflection. Perfect for supporting behavioral growth and self-awareness.

In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson, 6th graders with social emotional and behavioral challenges will build foundational problem-solving skills through engaging activities that promote resilience, collaboration, and self-regulation. Students will learn a simple four-step problem-solving model, practice in pairs, and reflect on their strategies to boost confidence and real-life application.

In this 45-minute session, adult learners will explore the process of constructing a psychiatric diagnostic formulation, integrating patient history, symptoms, and biopsychosocial factors. This lesson is vital for enhancing clinical reasoning, improving patient care, and ensuring accurate, individualized treatment plans.