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.

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 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 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 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.

Over 10 weeks of 30-minute one-on-one sessions teaching a 5th grade student CBIT strategies to manage Tourette’s and co-occurring ADHD. This Tier 3 plan provides personalized support, self-awareness tools, habit-reversal techniques, and relaxation methods from the Tourette Association of America.

This lesson introduces grounding techniques to help students manage distressing emotions and memories. It is designed to support a 6th-grade boy in overcoming trauma from a robbery by teaching him practical coping strategies. The lesson is important as it empowers students with tools to handle emotional distress, promoting resilience and emotional well-being.

This lesson plan is designed to help 7th graders who have experienced trauma at home. Through two 45-minute sessions, students will learn to seek help, talk about their experiences, and explore healthy coping skills. The lesson incorporates active learning, trauma-informed teaching, and inquiry-based learning strategies to create a supportive environment. By engaging in discussions, activities, and watching a video, students will gain tools to manage their emotions and build resilience.

This lesson serves as an introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for middle school students. It aims to help students understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Through discussion, group activities, and a CBT exercise, students will learn how to identify and challenge negative thoughts. This foundational lesson is important as it equips students with basic CBT skills that can be built upon in future sessions.

This lesson introduces 10th grade students to grounding practices that can help manage trauma-related stress and anxiety. Through experiential learning and inquiry-based activities, students will explore techniques such as the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method. This lesson is important as it equips students with practical tools to manage emotional distress, fostering resilience and emotional well-being.

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 aims to introduce second graders to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help them manage anxiety. Through a combination of game-based learning, experiential activities, and discussion, students will learn to identify anxious thoughts and practice calming strategies. This lesson is important as it equips young students with tools to manage their emotions, promoting emotional well-being and 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.

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.

One-on-one coaching session guiding a 7th grader to build a personalized emotion regulation toolbox of coping strategies, grounded in CASEL competencies—for self-management and resilience. This Tier 3 intervention is 20 minutes long and provides concrete practice and reflection.

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.

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 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 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 one-on-one session, an 8th-grade student will learn healthy strategies to recognize self-harm triggers, practice coping skills, and build a personalized safety plan. This Tier 3 intervention empowers the student to manage difficult emotions and reduce self-harm urges—crucial for their well-being and resilience.

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 is designed for 6th graders to help them understand and address their fears related to trauma. The objective is to provide students with strategies to manage their fears in a healthy way. The lesson will take approximately 15 minutes and includes a lesson plan, discussion, warm-up, and cool-down activities.

Teaching 3rd-grade students about healthy coping mechanisms to manage stress and trauma.

This lesson introduces 6th graders to the basics of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) framework, focusing on understanding thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This foundational knowledge is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and resilience, helping students manage their emotions and reactions in everyday situations. The lesson is designed for a single 15-minute session and includes engaging activities and a game to reinforce learning.

This lesson plan is designed to educate teachers on the benefits of trauma-informed approaches in the classroom. By understanding and implementing these strategies, teachers can create a supportive and nurturing environment that enhances student learning and well-being. This lesson will help teachers recognize the impact of trauma on students and equip them with practical tools to foster a positive classroom atmosphere.

This series of play therapy lessons is designed for second-grade students to explore emotions, build social skills, and enhance self-awareness through play. Each session incorporates experiential learning, trauma-informed teaching, and collaborative learning strategies to create a safe and engaging environment. These lessons are crucial for fostering emotional resilience and promoting positive interactions among students. Trauma-informed practices are integrated to ensure a supportive and healing environment, focusing on safety, trust, and empowerment.

This lesson introduces 4th graders to the concept of intrusive thoughts and how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help manage them. Through experiential learning and collaborative activities, students will explore examples of intrusive thoughts and discuss strategies to cope with them. This lesson is important as it helps students understand their thoughts and emotions, promoting mental health awareness and emotional regulation.

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 30-minute group therapy session, students will learn about cognitive restructuring, a technique to help them identify and challenge negative thought patterns. This lesson is important as it equips students with tools to manage their thoughts and emotions, promoting mental well-being and resilience.

This lesson is designed for an 11th-grade girl with a history of behavioral health challenges. The goal is to discuss the dangers of self-harm and how to seek help, providing a safe space for understanding and empowerment. This individual session will last 30 minutes and includes a lesson plan, script, discussion, warm-up, and cool-down activities.

Educating students on the nature of trauma and its effects on victims of child abuse.

In this lesson, 3rd-grade students will explore the concept of the cognitive triangle, understanding how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. This lesson is crucial for helping students recognize and change unhelpful thoughts into helpful ones, promoting emotional well-being and positive behavior. It is designed as a Tier 3 individual support session lasting 30 minutes.

Teaching students techniques to control impulsive behaviors, aimed at middle school students, particularly 6th graders. The lesson will focus on helping students recognize impulsive behaviors and apply strategies to manage them effectively. The duration of the lesson is approximately 60 minutes.

This lesson focuses on helping a 4th-grade boy with trauma learn to manage his emotions through game-based learning and trauma-informed teaching. By using a video and interactive activities, the lesson aims to teach the student how to identify emotions, think about coping skills, and practice these skills in a supportive environment. This approach is crucial for building emotional resilience and providing the student with tools to handle challenging situations.

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 two-session Tier 3 individual lesson supports a 7-year-old 2nd grader with FASD to identify, express, and vocalize emotions using visual aids and structured activities. Each 40-minute session builds step-by-step skills to enhance emotional awareness and communication, fostering self-regulation and confidence.

This lesson focuses on teaching impulse control strategies to 1st-grade boys with ADHD through two 30-minute sessions. The first session is indoors in the counselor's office, focusing on understanding and visualizing impulses, while the second session takes place outdoors, applying these strategies in a natural setting.

This lesson focuses on building resilience in students who have experienced trauma, providing them with tools to overcome challenges and setbacks. It's crucial for helping students develop coping strategies. Designed for a 7th-grade group, this 60-minute session is part of a Tier 2 support strategy.

This 6-session lesson series is designed for a group of 3rd grade boys to help them understand and manage their anger effectively. Through engaging discussions, activities, worksheets, and games, students will learn strategies to recognize triggers, express emotions constructively, and develop self-control. Each 30-minute session is crafted to be interactive and relatable, empowering students with skills that are crucial for their social and emotional development.

This lesson aims to help 9th grade female students reduce symptoms of OCD through trauma-informed teaching strategies. By focusing on mindfulness and self-awareness, students will learn techniques to manage their symptoms, allowing them to better access classroom instruction. This lesson is important as it empowers students with tools to improve their mental health and academic performance.

This lesson introduces 7th graders to the concept of trauma and its somatic symptoms, focusing on PTSD. Using a video and guided discussion, students will explore how trauma affects the body and mind. This lesson is crucial for building awareness and empathy, helping students recognize symptoms in themselves or others, and encouraging them to seek help if needed.

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 aims to help 2nd-grade students understand and manage trichotillomania by introducing them to healthy coping strategies. It's important because it empowers young students with the knowledge and tools to replace hair-pulling behaviors with positive habits, fostering emotional well-being and self-awareness. The lesson is designed for one 30-minute session.

A 35-minute, one-on-one counseling session guiding an 11th grade student through layered self-reflection exercises to uncover deeper emotions using targeted prompts and activities. This Tier 3 lesson provides structured materials (framework, journal, script, activity) to help the student build emotional awareness and coping strategies.

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 two-session lesson is designed for a 1st-grade female student to help her challenge negative thinking patterns related to peer relationships using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques. Over two 50-minute sessions, the student will engage in activities, games, and discussions to foster positive social interactions and build confidence in her ability to form and maintain friendships.

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 lesson teaches the student effective conflict resolution techniques to handle disagreements peacefully. Through scenario-based activities and discussions, the student will learn to negotiate and find mutually beneficial solutions.

This lesson aims to build on the impulse control strategies previously learned by focusing on emotional resilience and self-regulation. The student will engage in activities that promote understanding and managing emotions, including a video discussion, a role-playing exercise, and a reflective worksheet. This lesson is important as it helps the student develop a deeper understanding of their emotions and equips them with tools to handle challenging situations more effectively.

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.

A Tier 3 two-session, 30-minute individual series designed to help 13-year-old males in foster care build resiliency and self-worth through strengths identification, positive affirmations, and reflective practices.

This two-session lesson is designed for an 8th grade male student with ADHD who struggles with impulse control and understanding cause and effect. The goal is to help the student develop strategies to pause and think before acting, and to find alternative activities to replace negative choices. Each session is 15 minutes long, focusing on practical and relatable scenarios to empower the student to make better decisions.

This session helps individual students develop strategies for managing difficult emotions through emotional intelligence training. It's crucial for personal development and emotional resilience, especially for 8th-grade students. The lesson is designed for a 30-minute individual session, focusing on Tier 3 support.

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 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 3-session lesson is designed for two boys with attentional issues to learn how to work effectively in a group. Over the course of three 30-minute sessions, the boys will engage in discussions, activities, and games that emphasize collaboration, communication, and empathy. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social skills and strategies to interact positively with peers, which can improve their classroom experience and relationships.

This series of 5 individual lessons is designed for a 6th-grade student with ADHD and a history of conduct issues. The goal is to reduce conduct incidents while building emotional regulation, accountability, and positive peer interactions. Each 20-minute session will focus on specific strategies and skills, incorporating engaging activities and discussions to foster personal growth and understanding.

This one-on-one session aims to teach a 3rd grader coping skills to manage anxiety through personalized activities and discussions. By understanding and practicing these skills, the student can better handle stressful situations, leading to improved emotional well-being and academic performance.

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.

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 focuses on helping a 3rd grade student with impulsivity learn to regulate their behavior in a classroom setting. Using game-based learning, the lesson includes a scenario-based activity set in a PE context to engage the student actively. This approach is important as it provides a practical and interactive way for the student to understand and practice self-regulation, which is crucial for their social and academic success.

This lesson is designed for 6th to 8th graders to help them build self-confidence, improve self-image, and develop a positive mindset. The session will cover topics such as body image, handling negative self-talk, and building resilience. The duration of the lesson is 45 minutes.

In this 45-minute, one-on-one session, the student will learn to recognize their emotions and practice personalized strategies to regulate them. This Tier 3 lesson empowers a 3rd grader to build a “Calm Toolbox” they can use anytime they feel upset or overwhelmed.

In this small group session, students will explore how different triggers can lead to various emotions, using storytelling and role-play to illustrate these concepts. This lesson is vital for helping students manage their emotions effectively.

This 8-week lesson series is designed to empower students on a threat assessment safety plan by enhancing their emotional intelligence. Each session focuses on key areas such as self-control, empathy, resilience, anger management, decision-making, and self-reflection. Through a blend of game-based learning, restorative practices, trauma-informed teaching, and active learning, students will engage in meaningful activities that promote personal growth and emotional regulation. This series is crucial for helping students develop the skills needed to navigate challenges, make informed choices, and build positive relationships.

This lesson will help elementary teachers understand secondary trauma and provide strategies to manage it. By addressing secondary trauma, teachers can improve their well-being and efficacy in the classroom.

In this engaging lesson, high school students in a therapeutic classroom will explore various cognitive distortions and learn techniques to challenge and reframe unhelpful thoughts. This lesson is crucial for fostering self-awareness and emotional regulation, empowering students to make informed choices about their moods and behaviors. The session will last 35 minutes and is designed as a Tier 2 group lesson.

Equip students with emotional coping skills for when they encounter personal challenges. They will learn practical strategies for immediate emotional support, fostering resilience and a positive mental health framework.

This lesson focuses on helping 3rd grade boys understand and manage impulsivity through engaging activities. By using a combination of video, reading, and a worksheet, students will learn strategies to control impulsive behaviors. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential skills for emotional regulation, which can improve their social interactions and academic performance.

Identify personal emotional triggers and learn strategies to cope with them. This lesson is essential for developing personalized emotional regulation techniques.

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.