De-escalation Strategies

This lesson focuses on teaching 9th graders how to deescalate conflicts through collaborative learning. Students will watch a video on managing emotions and engage in group activities to practice conflict resolution skills. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills to handle conflicts constructively, promoting a positive and supportive school environment.

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 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 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 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.

For grades 6-8, host a seminar working through scenarios fostering a resilient mindset. Students will gain skills in resilience through interactive modules and peer collaboration.

This lesson focuses on helping students manage their responses to social and environmental triggers through cognitive exposure and practice. By using trauma-informed teaching, active learning, and project-based learning strategies, students will engage in activities that promote self-regulation and safe behavior responses. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and resilience, enabling students to navigate challenging situations effectively.

This lesson aims to provide students with coping strategies and create clear channels for communication to help them process recent unsettling events. By engaging in a trauma-informed discussion and inquiry-based activities, students will learn to express their feelings and concerns in a safe environment. This lesson is crucial in helping students feel more secure and supported, both at school and at home.

This lesson aims to provide students with coping strategies and create clear channels for communication to help them process recent unsettling events. By engaging in a trauma-informed discussion and inquiry-based activities, students will learn to express their feelings and concerns in a safe environment. This lesson is crucial in helping students feel more secure and supported, both at school and at home.

This lesson aims to provide middle school students with a supportive environment to process emotions after witnessing a traumatic event. It incorporates trauma-informed teaching strategies to help students feel safe and understood. The lesson includes a brief discussion, a reading, and a video to introduce coping mechanisms and emotional management.

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 lesson focuses on helping middle school students understand and develop resilience, which is essential for maintaining proper behavior in the classroom. By learning practical strategies from the 'On Resilience' video, students will be better equipped to handle difficult emotions and situations.

In this lesson, students will create a personal toolkit of strategies for resolving conflicts. This hands-on lesson involves crafting tools like 'calm down' cards and solution brainstorm sheets. By engaging in these activities, students will learn practical techniques to manage conflicts effectively, fostering a more harmonious classroom environment and enhancing their social-emotional skills.

In this 90-minute Tier 1 professional development session, teachers will learn effective de-escalation strategies to manage classroom conflicts and behavioral challenges. This lesson equips educators with practical tools to maintain a positive learning environment, strengthen teacher-student relationships, and reduce disruptions.

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 lesson plan is designed to educate teachers about trauma-informed education, focusing on understanding trauma's impact on students and implementing supportive teaching strategies. Through discussion, experiential learning, and video segments, teachers will gain insights into creating a safe and supportive learning environment. This lesson is crucial for fostering empathy and understanding in educational settings, ultimately benefiting students who have experienced trauma.

This lesson introduces middle school students to the concept of resilience through active learning strategies. Students will engage in a collaborative activity to share personal experiences and discuss how resilience can be developed and applied in various situations. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the value of resilience in overcoming challenges and fosters a supportive classroom environment.

In this 90-minute Tier 3 professional learning session, teachers will develop individualized de-escalation strategies to manage and diffuse challenging student behaviors. By exploring evidence-based techniques and practicing through guided role-plays and reflections, participants will leave with a personalized action plan to create calmer, safer classrooms.

This lesson plan is designed to help middle school students develop conflict resolution skills through a series of six 30-minute sessions. By focusing on resilience, students will learn to manage challenging emotions and situations effectively. This lesson is important as it equips students with the tools to handle conflicts constructively, fostering a positive and supportive school environment.

This lesson plan is designed to help middle school students develop conflict resolution skills through a series of six 30-minute sessions. By focusing on resilience, students will learn to manage challenging emotions and situations effectively. This lesson is important as it equips students with the tools to handle conflicts constructively, fostering a positive and supportive school environment.

This lesson plan is designed to help middle school students develop conflict resolution skills through a series of six 30-minute sessions. By focusing on resilience, students will learn to manage challenging emotions and situations effectively. This lesson is important as it equips students with the tools to handle conflicts constructively, fostering a positive and supportive school environment.

Engage students in scenario-based discussions to practice emotional regulation in hypothetical challenging situations. This lesson is important as it helps students develop critical emotional regulation skills, which are essential for managing stress and making thoughtful decisions. Designed for 9th-grade students, this lesson is intended to be completed in a single 25-minute session and is classified as Tier 3: Individual support.

This one-on-one behavior support packet guides a 7th grade student through personalized coping strategies and emotional tracking in a 30-minute session. Building self-regulation skills fosters resilience, academic focus, and well-being.

This lesson focuses on helping students identify and develop strategies to cope with emotional challenges. Students will explore various techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, and positive self-talk, and collaborate to create a personal 'toolbox' of strategies. This lesson is important as it equips students with practical tools to manage stress and emotions, fostering resilience and emotional well-being.

In this 45-minute, whole-class Tier 1 workshop for 8th graders, students will explore common trauma triggers, learn practical coping strategies, and collaborate to co-create inclusive safe zones within their school. This trauma-informed lesson empowers students to recognize emotional needs, support their peers, and build a positive school climate.

This lesson helps students understand and combat the winter blues by building emotional resilience. Students will explore mindfulness techniques and create a personal resilience toolkit. This lesson is important as it equips students with skills to manage stress and emotions, especially during challenging times like winter, fostering overall well-being and academic success.

This lesson focuses on equipping Tier III high school students with strategies to avoid negative behaviors such as cutting class and inappropriate conduct. By watching a short video on managing peer pressure and engaging in a guided discussion, students will learn practical techniques to make positive choices and resist negative influences. This lesson is crucial for fostering self-awareness and decision-making skills, empowering students to take control of their actions and improve their school experience.

In this Tier 1 lesson for 5th graders, students will identify personal coping strategies and safe zones in their classroom using guided discussions and creative activities. Over one 30-minute session, learners will develop emotional self-awareness, map their “safe spaces,” and practice quick check-ins and closure rituals to support grief and loss coping skills.

This lesson introduces 6th-grade students to effective coping strategies for managing anxiety. Through experiential learning and trauma-informed teaching, students will engage in activities that help them understand and practice these strategies in a supportive environment. This lesson is crucial for building resilience and emotional regulation skills, which are essential for students' overall well-being and academic success.

This lesson focuses on promoting resilience and cognitive reconstruction among high school students, particularly English Learners. Through a combination of video content, collaborative activities, and reflective exercises, students will explore the concept of resilience and learn strategies to reframe their experiences positively. This lesson is crucial in helping students develop the skills needed to overcome challenges and value their personal growth experiences.