SOAP Notes

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 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 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.

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

This individual counseling session is designed for an 11th-grade student experiencing anxiety symptoms. The session will focus on introducing the concept of positive self-talk and its impact on emotional well-being. The student will learn how to create a personalized self-talk script for anxiety-inducing situations, enhancing their ability to manage emotions and stress effectively. This session is crucial for developing resilience and promoting a positive mindset.

This lesson is designed to educate parents on recognizing signs of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety in teenagers. Understanding these signs is crucial for early intervention and support. The session will be conducted in English and Spanish, catering to teen parents, and will include a variety of engaging components to ensure comprehensive learning.

This lesson is designed for a 6th grade male student and focuses on using social stories to help him identify and understand different perspectives in common social situations. Over four 20-minute sessions, the student will engage with tailored social stories that illustrate various viewpoints, enhancing his empathy and social awareness. This lesson is crucial for developing interpersonal skills and fostering a deeper understanding of peer interactions.

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

This 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 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.

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 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.

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

This 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

This one-on-one counseling session helps a student understand the importance of words and their potential negative consequences. Through personalized discussion and reflection, the student will learn to reflect on their language and its impact on others. This session is crucial for developing empathy and responsible communication skills at an early age.

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 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 lesson is designed for a 16-year-old student with selective mutism, focusing on increasing social opportunities. The session will last 30 minutes and aims to create a supportive environment where the student feels comfortable engaging in social interactions. The lesson will utilize a whiteboard for communication, aligning with the student's needs and preferences.

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

This 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.

This lesson is designed for a 5th grade male student with autism, focusing on helping him open up about his thoughts and feelings while establishing appropriate boundaries. This individual lesson, aligned with his IEP, aims to provide a safe space for self-expression and understanding personal limits, all within a 15-minute session.

This lesson is designed to equip parents with the knowledge and tools to support their adult children who are experiencing military PTSD. It will cover understanding PTSD, effective communication strategies, and resources for additional support. This session is crucial for fostering a supportive environment and empowering parents to be proactive in their child's mental health journey.

This lesson plan is designed for a 3rd grader with ADHD, ED, ID, and SLI to help them overcome challenges related to ADHD, focus, and stamina. Using the video 'Short Film: Jack and Jill Have ADHD,' the student will learn about ADHD in a relatable way. The lesson incorporates blended learning, trauma-informed teaching, and game-based learning strategies to engage the student and build skills progressively. This approach will help the student understand ADHD, develop focus strategies, and grow in stamina, ultimately reducing the use of ADHD as an excuse to avoid work.

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 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.

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 one-on-one 45-minute session, an 8th grade student learns practical activities to identify and reframe negative or anxious thoughts. This lesson empowers students to build resilience and a positive mindset through guided exercises and reflection. Tier 3 support ensures personalized strategies.

In this 30-minute Tier 3 session, mental health practitioners will learn strategies to support an adult client with schizophrenia and anxiety coping with a difficult breakup and co-parenting challenges. This targeted lesson provides trauma-sensitive communication techniques, evidence-based coping tools, and a structured plan to foster resilience and emotional stability.

This lesson aims to educate parents about childhood anxiety, providing them with tools and strategies to support their children effectively. By understanding the signs and symptoms of anxiety, parents can create a supportive environment that fosters emotional well-being. This lesson is crucial as it empowers parents to recognize and address anxiety, promoting healthier family dynamics and child development.

This lesson is designed for parents to understand anxiety in children and learn effective strategies to help their kids cope. It's crucial because it equips parents with the knowledge and tools to support their children's mental health, fostering a nurturing environment at home. The session will last 60 minutes and includes a lesson plan, discussion, activity, and slide deck.

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

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

This lesson 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.

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 5-session lesson is designed for a 3rd grade student on an IEP, focusing on identifying negative and positive self-talk, understanding coping strategies, and exploring cognitive behavioral triangle connections. Each 20-minute session will empower the student with practical skills to transform negative thoughts into positive ones, enhancing their emotional well-being and resilience.

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.

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 one-session, 24-minute Tier 3 lesson, the teacher reviews Stella’s three IEP objectives around anxiety management, self-monitoring, and task initiation, guiding her to reflect on personal anxiety signs and coping strategies as she prepares for high school. This lesson is crucial for reinforcing skills she’s developed and ensuring she feels confident moving forward.

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.

This 6-session lesson is designed for a 5th-grade male student who is competitive and often finds himself in conflict with peers due to misunderstandings. The goal is to enhance his perspective-taking skills, increase personal awareness of his competitive nature, and reduce conflicts. Each session is 20 minutes long and focuses on building empathy and understanding through interactive activities and discussions.

In this Tier 3 session, the counselor meets one-on-one with a 9th-grade student’s family to explore community resources and mental health services. Over 25 minutes, families learn to navigate personalized service pathways and create a follow-up plan, empowering them with support networks beyond school.

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.

In this 90-minute Tier 1 session for parents, we’ll explore the motivations behind children’s behaviors, offering insight into emotional triggers and practical strategies for responding effectively. This workshop helps parents build empathy, decode actions, and foster positive interactions to support their child’s well-being.

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

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 high school lesson, students will explore the concept of trauma, distinguishing between what trauma is and what it is not, and learn how to apply trauma-informed practices while maintaining expectations. This lesson is crucial for fostering empathy and understanding in students, equipping them with the skills to support peers and themselves in a compassionate manner. The lesson will be conducted in one 45-minute session and is designed for a classroom-wide audience.

This three-session lesson is designed for a 4th-grade student accused of bullying and disrespect. The goal is to help the student identify bullying behavior and understand the importance of respect. Through engaging activities, worksheets, and projects, the student will learn to build empathy and develop respectful interactions. Each session lasts 20 minutes and focuses on individual support to address specific behavioral challenges.

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.

A one-session, 30-minute teletherapy lesson designed for a third grade autistic student with limited vocabulary. Students will engage with a simple, visual social story to practice asking for help in real-life situations. This targeted, Tier 3 intervention uses interactive digital slides and picture-based activities to build communicative confidence.

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.

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 30-minute, one-on-one session tailored for a 9-year-old boy, we’ll turn anger and impulse control into a fun quest! Through engaging games, interactive activities, and real-life scenarios, the student will learn to recognize anger triggers, practice calming strategies, and choose positive reactions with siblings. This Tier 3 session is designed to be anything but boring, empowering him to become an Anger Buster hero in his own life.

This lesson is designed for Nicholas, who struggles with anxiety in various situations. Over three 20-minute sessions, Nicholas will learn to identify anxiety-inducing situations and apply effective coping strategies, aiming for 80% accuracy in real or imagined scenarios. This lesson is crucial for empowering Nicholas with the skills to manage anxiety, enhancing his overall well-being and performance in school.

In this one-on-one, 45-minute Tier 3 session, a 12th grader with a medical condition explores healthy body image and self-compassion through guided discussion, reflective activities, and personalized goal-setting. This session helps the student develop self-awareness, resilience, and strategies for managing body image concerns.