Safety Planning

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

This lesson focuses on helping students understand the importance of having an emotional safety plan and guiding them to create their own. This is crucial for their emotional well-being in various situations, fostering a sense of preparedness and confidence in managing their emotions.

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

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

This individualized support guide equips a 7th grade student with personalized coping strategies and crisis response steps to build resilience and emotional regulation. Through targeted coaching and self-reflection activities in one 20-minute session, the student will develop a practical toolkit for managing stress and anxiety

This lesson is designed for a one-on-one counseling session with a 4th-grade student. The focus is on helping the student identify five coping strategies they can use when experiencing heightened emotions. This lesson is important as it equips the student with practical tools to manage their emotions, promoting emotional regulation and resilience.

In this lesson, students will learn about the importance of safety planning and how to create their own safety plans. Understanding safety planning helps students prepare for emergencies and ensures they know what steps to take to stay safe.

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

This lesson is designed for 3rd-grade students to understand the seriousness of threats, particularly in a school setting, and why such behavior is unacceptable. The lesson will include a reading, worksheet, and lesson plan to guide students through the topic independently, suitable for completion in an in-school suspension (ISS) setting. The duration is 2 hours.

This lesson aims to equip 10th-grade students with practical strategies to cope with anxiety. By engaging in a discussion, watching a video, and participating in an activity, students will learn to identify anxiety triggers and apply coping mechanisms. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students to manage their mental health effectively, fostering resilience and emotional well-being.

A small-group program offering targeted tools and strategies for students who need extra support in de-escalating emotions during crisis moments. This 30-minute Tier 2 (group) session for 7th graders helps them identify triggers, practice de-escalation skills, and create personalized safety plans.

This lesson aims to provide social-emotional learning (SEL) support to high school students in the context of recent gun violence situations. By using trauma-informed teaching strategies, the lesson will help students process their emotions, understand the importance of seeking help, and develop coping strategies. This lesson is crucial in fostering a supportive environment where students feel safe to express their feelings and learn how to manage stress and anxiety related to traumatic events.

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.

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 helps individual students understand and confront their fears through cognitive-behavioral strategies. It is crucial for building confidence and resilience, specifically designed for a 10th-grade student. The lesson is structured for a 40-minute session, focusing on school psychology.

This lesson aims to empower 8th-grade students to recognize and prevent bullying through active and collaborative learning. By engaging in discussions, activities, and worksheets, students will explore the impact of bullying and develop strategies to address it. This lesson is crucial in fostering a safe and supportive school environment, encouraging empathy, and promoting positive peer interactions.

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.

Work individually with a student to create a personal action plan for navigating and preventing bullying situations. This personalized lesson is essential for building resilience and personal safety strategies.

This lesson educates students on the importance of self-confidence, seeking help, and surrounding oneself with supportive people as methods to prevent suicide. It uses a combination of video content, interactive discussions, and worksheet activities to engage students in understanding how to handle bullying and know when to seek help. This lesson is crucial as it equips young students with the awareness and skills needed to support themselves and others in difficult situations.

In this lesson, students will learn about the various tools and resources that a school counselor uses to help with problems and emotions. The students will then create their own 'toolbox' of coping skills and resources that they can take home. This lesson is essential as it helps young students understand the support available to them and equips them with basic emotional tools for resilience.

This lesson is designed to support Grade 9 students returning from psychiatric hospitalizations by focusing on distress tolerance and reintegration into a school routine. Through trauma-informed teaching and inquiry-based learning, students will explore strategies to manage stress and anxiety, helping them transition smoothly back into their academic environment. This lesson is crucial for building resilience and confidence in students as they navigate their return to school.

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

This lesson helps a 4th-grade student practice and demonstrate ways to decrease personal anxiety associated with school activities and peer interactions. Through experiential and game-based learning, the student will engage in activities that promote relaxation and confidence. This lesson is important as it equips students with practical strategies to manage anxiety, enhancing their overall school experience and social interactions.

This lesson empowers 12th-grade students to build resilience against cyberbullying through engaging group activities and personal reflection. Students will learn strategies for managing emotions and seeking help when needed. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with the skills to handle cyberbullying effectively, promoting mental well-being and a supportive school environment.

This lesson focuses on reducing anxiety through experiential and active learning strategies. Students will engage in a discussion to share their experiences and learn from each other, followed by a worksheet activity that provides practical exercises to manage anxiety. This lesson is important as it equips students with tools to handle stress, promoting mental well-being and academic success.

This lesson introduces 10th grade students to effective coping strategies through active learning. Students will engage in a discussion to explore different coping mechanisms and participate in an activity to practice these strategies. This lesson is important as it equips students with tools to manage stress and emotions, promoting mental well-being and resilience.

This lesson helps 9th-grade students understand anxiety, identify personal triggers, and explore strategies to manage anxiety effectively. Through group discussions and role-playing activities, students will gain insights into their own experiences and learn practical techniques to cope with anxiety. This lesson is crucial for fostering emotional awareness and resilience among students, equipping them with tools to handle stress and anxiety in their daily lives.