Post-Event Debrief

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.

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.

A guided small-group game that equips 10th grade peer support students with rapid-response cards to handle peer crises, build empathy, and practice supportive communication. This single 35-minute Tier 2 session strengthens crisis response skills and promotes emotional safety.

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.

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 focuses on equipping veterans and their family members with the skills to develop a personalized Crisis Response Plan for suicide prevention. By understanding the components of a crisis plan and actively engaging in its creation, participants will gain a sense of control and preparedness for potential mental health crises. This lesson is crucial as it empowers individuals with practical tools and strategies to manage crises effectively, fostering resilience and mental well-being.

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 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.

Focuses on providing support strategies for students facing behavioral challenges in a high school setting. This resource equips educators with the tools to create positive behavioral change through evidence-based practices.

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

A dynamic group lesson focusing on de-escalation and conflict resolution skills. Over 60 minutes, adult participants will engage in practical scenarios to reduce tension and cooperate effectively. Tier 2 group supports enhance real-life workplace and community interactions.

Dive into identifying common triggers and practicing targeted coping tactics through interactive scenarios, paving the way for proactive behavior management in a one-on-one setting with a 6th grade student. This Tier 3 behavioral support lesson helps students recognize personal triggers and apply coping strategies, fostering self-awareness and goal-oriented behavior over a 55-minute session.

This lesson focuses on how middle school students can respond when witnessing a friend experiencing a medical emergency that may require CPR. Using Trauma-Informed Teaching strategies, the lesson aims to create a safe and supportive environment for students to learn and discuss how to handle such situations. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills, including recognizing signs of distress, initiating CPR, and providing emotional support, while being sensitive to any past trauma they may have experienced.

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 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.

This lesson engages students in a game-based activity to explore and practice positive coping strategies in a classroom setting. By participating in this experiential learning activity, students will learn how to remain calm and manage their emotions effectively, which is crucial for their behavioral development and success in school.

Strategies and techniques for students to manage and regulate their emotional responses during challenging times.

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.

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 aims to help 12th graders understand PTSD responses in high school students, fostering empathy and understanding among peers. It's crucial for students to recognize and empathize with the challenges faced by those with PTSD, promoting a supportive school environment. The lesson will be conducted in one 40-minute session and includes a video, discussion, and activity, with considerations for ENL students.

In this 30-minute Tier 1 workshop, teachers learn key warning signs of student suicide risk, safe messaging practices, and referral protocols. This session equips educators with practical strategies to create a proactive, supportive classroom environment.

This lesson focuses on practical safety measures adults can incorporate into daily routines, using proactive planning and scenario analysis to reinforce safe decision-making in personal and professional environments. Ideal for adult learners in a single 60-minute session.

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

A small group lesson focusing on the 'Pause, Reflect, Act' strategy for emotional regulation. This structured approach helps students develop a methodical way to handle their emotions.

This 3-session lesson plan is designed for an 8th-grade classroom that has experienced a sexualized event. It focuses on restorative practices to help students process the event, rebuild trust, and foster a supportive community. Each session lasts 30 minutes and aims to provide a safe space for students to express their feelings, understand the impact of their actions, and learn conflict resolution skills.

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 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.

This lesson engages participants in problem-based learning to address local safety concerns. By fostering collaboration between grassroots organizations and police departments, the lesson aims to develop actionable community safety plans. This approach not only enhances critical thinking and teamwork but also strengthens community-police relations, leading to sustainable safety solutions.

In this workshop, students will explore different coping strategies through role-playing scenarios. They will learn to identify stressful situations and practice strategies to manage them effectively, boosting their emotional resilience. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential skills to handle stress and challenges, promoting emotional well-being and resilience.

This lesson helps students identify stressors and develop coping mechanisms through scenario-based discussions. It's important as it equips students with practical strategies to handle stress during exams or personal challenges, promoting mental well-being and academic success.

A dynamic lesson to explore how emotions affect behavior and decision-making, encouraging students to reflect on their personal experiences. This lesson is vital for fostering self-awareness and responsible decision-making, designed for a 6th Grade class and lasting 50 minutes.

This lesson aims to help a 4th grade student with Autism understand how their behavior impacts others and to explore effective coping strategies when feeling upset. By using trauma-informed teaching, restorative practices, and active learning, the lesson will provide a safe and engaging environment for the student to learn and practice these skills. This lesson is important as it fosters emotional regulation and empathy, which are crucial for social interactions and personal well-being.

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 aims to provide a safe space for middle school students to express and process their emotions regarding political events, specifically if they feel upset or unsafe. By using trauma-informed teaching strategies, the lesson will help students articulate their feelings and learn coping mechanisms. This is important to ensure students feel heard and supported, fostering a sense of safety and community in the classroom.

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.

In this lesson, students will learn effective ways to support a friend who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts and how to seek help. This is crucial as students are at an age where mental health issues can arise, and knowing how to properly respond can save lives.

This lesson introduces students to healthy coping mechanisms and the importance of support systems in overcoming substance use challenges. Through workshops and group activities, students will identify resources available to them, fostering a supportive environment. This lesson is crucial in equipping students with the skills to manage stress and seek help when needed, promoting overall well-being.

In this 90-minute Tier 2 professional development session, teachers will learn research-based de-escalation strategies to manage challenging student behaviors and restore a positive learning environment. Participants will engage in interactive role-plays and analyze real-life scenarios to build confidence in applying these techniques in their classrooms.

This lesson aims to address incidents of bias among 7th-grade students by fostering empathy and understanding. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will learn to recognize and challenge their own biases, promoting a more inclusive classroom environment. This single 30-minute session is crucial for developing social-emotional skills and creating a respectful community.

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.

Students will explore different coping mechanisms through interactive discussions and activities, helping them identify their personal coping style. This lesson is essential for building emotional intelligence and resilience.

This lesson engages a 3rd grader with impulsivity in a game-based learning activity to identify coping strategies in stressful academic settings. By using scenario-based activities, the student will learn to recognize stress triggers and apply appropriate coping mechanisms. This lesson is important as it equips the student with essential skills to manage stress, enhancing their academic performance and emotional well-being.

This lesson focuses on equipping students with practical coping strategies for various emotional challenges.

In this individualized Tier 3 behavior support session, a 2nd-grade student will use a visual timeline to identify challenging behaviors, triggers, and plan alternative choices. This 25-minute intervention fosters self-monitoring and planning skills, crucial for developing positive behavior patterns.

A 4-session, 15-minute individual support program for a 2nd grader with trauma-related behaviors, focusing on building trust, emotional awareness, and coping skills. Through short, engaging activities like breathing exercises, emotion identification, and role-play, this series helps the student feel safe, understood, and empowered to manage anxiety and emotional outbursts.

This lesson aims to equip students with practical tools to manage stress, promote emotional well-being, and enhance resilience. It combines mindfulness techniques with creative expression, making it ideal for high schoolers facing the pressures of exams and deadlines.

This lesson focuses on reviewing responsible behavior through a trauma-informed approach, using game-based and project-based learning strategies. It includes a video, an interactive activity, and a worksheet to reinforce the concepts of respect and responsibility. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the importance of responsible behavior in a supportive and engaging manner, catering to their emotional needs.

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 is designed for a 7th grader with autism to help them understand and manage their emotions, specifically focusing on not hitting others. The lesson will include interactive activities and a video to engage the student, and it will last for 60 minutes.

A 30-minute individualized session introducing 7th graders to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, focusing on mindfulness and emotion regulation. This session helps students develop tools to manage intense emotions and improve coping strategies. Tier 3 support for students needing personalized emotional health instruction.

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 lesson aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for homeless students to express and process their trauma. Through a guided discussion and a creative activity, students will have the opportunity to share their feelings and learn coping strategies. This lesson is important as it helps students build resilience and emotional awareness, which are crucial for their well-being and academic success.

This lesson combines occupational therapy and social work to teach 3rd graders about self-advocacy and self-regulation. Students will learn how to express their needs and manage their emotions effectively, which are crucial skills for their personal and academic growth. The lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session, providing classroom-wide support.

In this 90-minute Tier 1 professional development session, teachers will learn about the four primary functions of student behavior—escape, attention, sensory, and tangible—and how to apply strategies to address them proactively. This lesson equips teachers with practical tools to understand why behaviors occur and to create classroom environments that minimize challenging behaviors.

This engaging lesson focuses on teaching students the essential life skill of resiliency by developing effective coping strategies. Through interactive activities and discussions, students will learn how to manage stress and overcome challenges, which is crucial for their emotional well-being and success in life. Designed for a single 40-minute session, this lesson is perfect for a classroom setting.

This lesson will help students understand how to identify and manage their emotions. Through discussions and creative expression activities, they will learn coping strategies and the importance of seeking support when needed. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with tools to navigate their emotional well-being, build resilience, and improves their social interactions.

This lesson introduces 3rd-grade students to the concepts of autism, impulsiveness, and verbal threats. Through Trauma-Informed Teaching and Restorative Practices, students will learn to understand and empathize with peers who may exhibit these behaviors. This lesson is important as it fosters a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, encouraging students to seek help and support each other.

In this 45-minute group session for high school teachers, participants will learn trauma-informed care principles and strategies to support student well-being. This lesson empowers staff to recognize and respond to trauma signs, fostering a safer classroom climate for grades 9–12 students.

This lesson aims to create a safe and supportive environment for 3rd-grade students, helping them feel more comfortable and reducing instances of crying during school. By using trauma-informed teaching strategies, the lesson will focus on understanding emotions and building a sense of security. This is important as it fosters a positive learning environment and supports students' emotional well-being.

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.

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 aims to equip 8th grade boys with the skills to de-escalate situations and verbalize their emotions instead of resorting to physical altercations. By using trauma-informed teaching and restorative practices, students will learn to recognize their emotions and express them in a healthy manner. This lesson is crucial in fostering emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills, which are essential for personal development and social interactions.

Students will learn about the consequences and rewards of risky behavior in a small group setting, using real-life scenarios to foster discussion and critical thinking. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the impact of their choices and develop decision-making skills. Designed for 10th-grade students, this session will last 60 minutes and is classified as Tier 2: Group support.

This lesson aims to address bad behavior among middle school students by using Restorative Practices, Collaborative Learning, and Game-Based Learning. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will learn about the impact of their actions and develop strategies for positive behavior. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the consequences of their actions and encourages them to make better choices, fostering a positive and respectful classroom environment.

This lesson focuses on helping a 7th-grade student with autism manage challenging behaviors and use coping strategies to decrease anxiety in the classroom. By engaging in a project-based learning activity, the student will explore different coping mechanisms and practice decision-making skills in a supportive environment. This lesson is important as it provides the student with practical tools to handle stress and anxiety, promoting a more positive classroom experience.

In this interactive session, students will work together to identify common sources of stress and develop effective strategies to combat them. Through collaborative problem-solving, they'll learn to support each other in managing stress. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills to handle stress, promoting mental well-being and resilience.

This lesson focuses on understanding and addressing bullying through a trauma-informed approach, using video-based learning and interactive activities. It includes a video, a role-playing activity, and a discussion to reinforce the concepts of self-esteem, support networks, and seeking help. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the impact of bullying and equips them with strategies to handle such situations effectively.

This lesson aims to engage the whole school in mental health awareness through interactive activities and games. It's designed to foster a supportive environment where students learn about mental health in a relatable and empowering way. Suitable for a single 30-minute session, this lesson will help students understand the importance of mental health and how to support themselves and others.

This lesson is designed for 7th-grade students who exhibit bullying behavior, focusing on developing empathy and understanding the impact of their actions. The session aims to foster self-awareness and positive behavior change through personalized support in a 15-minute intervention.

This lesson aims to help a 3rd grade student with a trauma background understand and review responsible school behavior. By using trauma-informed teaching strategies, active learning, and inquiry-based learning, the lesson will engage the student in a safe and supportive environment. The lesson includes a video, discussion, activity, worksheet, and exit ticket to reinforce the concepts of respect, kindness, and responsibility in school settings.

This lesson introduces students to basic mental health first aid concepts, focusing on identifying signs of stress or anxiety and ways to offer support. It empowers students with the knowledge to care for themselves and others, fostering a supportive and empathetic classroom environment.