SOAP Notes

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

In a three-session individual counseling program, Owen will learn to identify at least two physical sensations linked to his dysregulated emotions like anxiety, frustration, and anger. This Tier 3 lesson uses game-based activities to keep Owen motivated and on track in short 20-minute sessions.

In this one-session, 30-minute Tier 3 individual support lesson, 9th-grade students will learn to accurately record and monitor their pain levels using a structured spreadsheet. This tool empowers students to communicate their needs effectively to staff and make informed decisions about pain management.

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 individual counseling session, the student will engage in personal storytelling and reflection to explore their emotions and perspectives. This session is important as it helps the student develop self-awareness and emotional intelligence, which are crucial for personal growth and emotional well-being.

In this 60-minute individual virtual therapy session, the student will learn to identify and understand his emotions using soccer-themed analogies, recognize how emotions feel in the body, and distinguish between positive and negative coping skills. This lesson is important because it equips the child with self-awareness and healthy strategies for emotional regulation, tailored for a 3rd grader who loves soccer.

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 lesson introduces 6th graders to the concept of working with an outpatient therapist, helping them understand what therapy sessions might involve and how they can benefit from them. It's an important lesson to demystify therapy and encourage students to seek help when needed, fostering a supportive environment. The lesson is designed for a single 15-minute session and includes a video component to enhance understanding.

This two-session lesson is designed for a 7th-grade male student to help build self-esteem. Through engaging activities, discussions, and games, the student will explore personal strengths and learn strategies to boost confidence. Each session lasts 40 minutes and focuses on empowering the student to recognize and embrace their unique qualities.

These two 20-minute individual counseling sessions help Adrian identify and replace negative self-talk with positive or neutral self-statements, understand the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and practice coping strategies like deep breathing and taking space. By mastering these skills, Adrian will build resilience, improve self-awareness, and positively impact his learning and peer interactions.

In this engaging lesson, students aged 11 and up will learn effective study techniques using game tables like ping pong, pool, basketball, and foosball. This lesson is designed to make learning fun and relatable by connecting study strategies to games students enjoy, fostering both academic and social skills. The session will last 1 hour and includes a lesson plan, game, activity, warm-up, and cool-down.

An individualized 25-minute session for an 11th-grade student using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy techniques to strengthen present-moment focus and acceptance. This Tier 3 lesson provides a structured worksheet for prompts, a reflective journal, and a guided script for one-on-one coaching to support mindful awareness.

In these individualized 40-minute sessions, clients will use biopsychosocial interviews to develop personalized success maps. This empowers clients to gain clarity, set meaningful goals, and chart a path toward their future self. Audience: Individual client, Tier 3 support, Duration: 40 minutes per session.

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

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.

This individual lesson is designed for a 4th-grade boy with an IEP, focusing on strategies to decrease worry. In just 10 minutes, the session will empower the student to manage anxious thoughts through engaging activities and games, helping him build confidence and emotional resilience.

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.

In this 10-minute Tier 3 coaching session, individual counseling trainees will learn how to set up and use an Outcome Insight Matrix to track client progress in real time. This skill helps trainees tailor feedback and enhance treatment planning by capturing outcome measures effectively.

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 3-session lesson is designed for a student struggling with low self-esteem, negative mindset, perfectionism, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. It focuses on teaching positive coping strategies, 'I' statements, positive self-talk, and reframing negative thoughts to help manage overwhelming situations. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes a variety of engaging components to support individual growth and emotional 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.

In this detective-themed individual counseling session, a 5th grade student will track anxious thoughts like clues and learn strategies to ‘catch’ and challenge them. This 45-minute Tier 3 activity helps build coping skills and self-awareness in a personalized, engaging format.

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 is designed for teens at an after-school center, focusing on interactive games that promote fun and team spirit. In a 30-minute session, students will engage in activities that encourage collaboration, communication, and enjoyment, making it a perfect way to unwind and build social skills. This lesson is important as it provides a structured yet relaxed environment for teens to connect and have fun, enhancing their social-emotional learning.

Engages students in using clay and sculpture to develop tactile and creative skills, promoting mental health and wellness through art therapy. This lesson is designed for middle school students and will take approximately 60 minutes.

This lesson is designed for a 7th grade student with autism and ADHD to explore how actions impact behavior. Through a personalized approach, the student will engage in activities that help them understand the connection between their actions and the resulting behaviors. This lesson is crucial for developing self-awareness and self-regulation skills, which are essential for personal growth and social interactions. The session will last 30 minutes and includes a lesson plan, a game, and a worksheet.

This lesson is designed for a 3rd-grade student focusing on controlling emotions. It aims to provide personalized strategies to help the student recognize and manage their emotions effectively. This individual session will last 15 minutes and is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and self-regulation skills.

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

In this 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.

This three-session lesson is designed to help an anxious third grader develop effective coping skills, identify and overcome barriers, and improve communication and listening skills. Through engaging discussions and activities, the student will learn to manage anxiety and stress, empowering them with strategies to handle challenging situations. Each session is 15 minutes long, focusing on individual support for a student with undiagnosed anxiety.

An individualized session focused on unlocking empathy as a personal strength, using personalized strategies and goals. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional intelligence and understand others' perspectives, which are crucial life skills. Designed for a 7th-grade student, this session lasts 55 minutes and includes personalized activities and goal setting.

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

This lesson focuses on teaching students the principles of giving effective advice, emphasizing empathy, clarity, and purpose. Through discussions and guided activities, students will practice these skills, enhancing their ability to communicate thoughtfully and supportively. This lesson is important as it helps students develop critical social-emotional skills that are essential for building strong relationships and fostering a supportive community.

This lesson aims to help a 7th grade boy reduce anxiety through engaging activities and visual aids. By incorporating game-based and experiential learning strategies, the lesson will provide practical tools and techniques to manage anxiety effectively. This approach is crucial for building resilience and promoting mental well-being in middle school students.

This lesson is designed for special education students in grade 6 to help them decrease test anxiety. Through engaging activities and games, students will learn strategies to manage their stress and approach tests with confidence. This 20-minute session aims to empower students with tools to conquer their fears and perform better in test situations.

A personalized, 20-minute journal-based program designed for an 11th grader to reflect on past choices, identify decision patterns, and set concrete goals for future responsible decisions. This Tier 3 individual support lesson fosters self-awareness, self-management, and responsible decision-making through structured reflection and coaching.

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.

This lesson uses a game-based approach to help students understand the importance of cooperation and openness to treatment. Through interactive activities, students will explore scenarios that require teamwork and problem-solving, fostering a supportive environment for addressing resistance. This lesson is crucial for building social-emotional skills and promoting positive behavior changes in students with Oppositional Defiant Disorder.

In this individual 20-minute session, the student learns to create a personalized anxiety action plan that empowers him to recognize triggers, use coping strategies, and follow step-by-step solutions. This lesson is vital for building self-management skills tailored for his OCD and anxiety.

This 5-session lesson is designed for a third-grade girl on an IEP for a learning disability and ADHD. The goal is to increase her self-esteem and help her learn to discuss her feelings and gain emotional control. Through engaging activities, discussions, and games, Claira will work towards engaging in conversations about her feelings 50% of the time across 3 consecutive sessions. This lesson is crucial for her personal development and emotional well-being.

This 5-session lesson is designed for a kindergartner who struggles with tantrums during non-preferred tasks. The goal is to equip her with coping skills through engaging activities and personalized strategies. Each 30-minute session will focus on building emotional regulation skills in a fun and supportive environment.

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.

Students will embark on a personalized journey to set and achieve goals through gamified challenges. This lesson empowers students by making goal-setting tangible and achievable, using games as milestones. Designed for 9th-grade students, this 40-minute session focuses on individual goal-setting and achievement.

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.

This lesson introduces Grade 3 students to the concept of a mood journal, where they document their daily feelings. This practice helps students recognize patterns in their emotions, fostering self-awareness and emotional regulation skills. By understanding their emotions better, students can learn to manage them more effectively, leading to improved emotional well-being.

This lesson plan, titled 'Mindful Quest,' is designed to engage 7th-grade students in understanding mental health through game-based learning. The lesson will involve an interactive game that simulates real-life scenarios related to mental health, followed by a discussion and reflection activity. This approach helps students develop empathy, recognize mental health challenges, and learn coping strategies in a fun and engaging way.

A focused session for students who have experienced trauma, helping them understand their emotions and reactions. This lesson is key to personal insight and emotional regulation.

In this 30-minute Tier 1 session, school counselors will facilitate a digital flashcard quiz game to help students identify and practice matching feelings, thoughts, and behaviors within Cognitive Behavioral Therapy scenarios. This interactive activity builds emotional literacy and reinforces CBT concepts through fun, engaging gameplay.

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

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

This 6-session lesson for 4th graders focuses on empowering students to understand that they are not victims of their circumstances. Through engaging activities, discussions, and games, students will learn how to take charge of their own stories and develop resilience. Each session lasts 15-20 minutes, providing a concise yet impactful experience that encourages self-awareness and personal growth.

This lesson is designed for a 3rd-grade student in an individual counseling setting. The goal is to help the student identify what they need to feel comfortable and successful when facing a perceived school challenge. This is important as it empowers the student to articulate their needs, fostering self-awareness and self-advocacy skills.

In this 30-minute small-group lesson for middle school counseling teams, participants will refine SMART goal creation and tailor objectives for individual client needs. This targeted session supports counselors in enhancing treatment planning by providing structured tools and best practices.

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.

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

This lesson aims to help 3rd graders understand and practice emotional regulation through a combination of video, game-based learning, and discussion. By engaging in these activities, students will learn strategies to manage their emotions effectively, which is crucial for their social and emotional development.