Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

A one-on-one counseling session for a 4th grader with ADHD and behavioral symptoms, focused on building self-awareness of emotions and strategies for maintaining focus. This 60-minute, Tier 3 intervention will help the student identify triggers, practice coping skills, and develop a personalized action plan.

A three-session individualized coaching program guiding a overwhelmed mother with bipolar disorder to actively listen to her child’s feelings and manage her mental health. This Tier 3 intervention focuses on practical skills, self-care strategies, and communication exercises to strengthen the parent-child bond and support emotional well-being.

In this 60-minute Tier 2 group session, 7th graders will explore the fundamentals of family therapy for children ages 3–10. Students will learn why family therapy matters, practice supportive communication skills, and engage in role-plays to build empathy and problem-solving strategies. This lesson equips future mentors and sibling volunteers with tools to foster healthy family dynamics.

A 90-minute Tier 2 group support session for parents aimed at understanding and improving sibling dynamics. This interactive workshop equips parents with strategies to foster cooperation, manage conflicts, and strengthen sibling relationships at home.

A one-session, 30-minute individual intervention for adults focused on supporting a stepson struggling with depression and gambling. This targeted session guides caregivers through understanding, communicating, and applying evidence-based behavioral strategies to foster hope, establish boundaries, and promote healthy coping. It equips participants with practical tools to intervene effectively and compassionately.

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.

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 10-session, 1-hour-per-session individual Tier 3 curriculum, we’ll guide a 7-year-old with Reactive Attachment Disorder to explore his internal “parts,” understand truth versus lies, and build self-awareness and trust. Each session mixes detective-themed games, parts work activities, discussions, worksheets, and slide decks to create a safe, engaging environment that fosters honesty and self-discovery.

In this 15-minute individual coaching session for adult caregivers, participants learn strategies to support a client recovering from nose surgery and practice acknowledging help from family members despite strained relationships. This session enhances active listening, empathy, and communication skills essential for personalized client care.

In this 25-minute Tier 3 lesson, 5- to 10-year-old children of divorced parents will learn core ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) concepts—recognizing feelings, accepting difficult emotions, and committing to value-driven actions—through art, discussion, games, and a worksheet. This targeted session helps them build emotional resilience and creative coping skills in a supportive one-on-one setting.

A one-session, 30-minute Tier 3 professional development workshop for therapists to learn strategies that help resistant clients open up in therapy and navigate co-parenting boundaries with their child. This lesson empowers practitioners with concrete techniques and real-world role-plays to deepen client engagement and facilitate boundary-setting conversations.

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.

A 90-minute parent workshop on understanding and improving sibling relationships. This session equips parents with insights, communication strategies, and practical activities to foster positive sibling dynamics at home.

A one-on-one individual counseling session for an 11th grader, using the Threshold Technique to help the student identify and embrace moments of personal growth and change. This 50-minute intervention empowers the student to visualize transitions, track milestones, and commit to new behaviors that support their evolving self.

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.

A 90-minute individual Tier 3 session designed for a 7th-grade student with autism focusing on reducing profanity, spitting, and disrespectful behavior by building self-control, empathy, and understanding the impact of actions on others—especially his pregnant mother.

A one-session, 60-minute interactive workshop for parents of elementary students to learn and practice active listening techniques, strengthening family bonds and fostering open communication at home. This Tier 1 lesson in CASEL Relationship Skills equips caregivers with tools and confidence to listen more effectively and empathetically.

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 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.

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 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.

An individualized counseling plan helping a 9th grade student process personal loss through art and reflection journals; this Tier 3 plan uses creative expression to support healing over a 50-minute session, fostering emotional growth and resilience.

In this 90-minute, one-session workshop, parents will learn individualized, evidence-based strategies to improve their child’s compliance. This session is Tier 3 (individual support)–perfect for parents seeking targeted guidance for children who struggle with following instructions. Parents will leave with tools, a goal-setting template, and a personalized action plan.

In this 30-minute individual Tier 3 session, a third-grade boy with autism will learn how to identify and manage his thoughts in order to influence his behaviors positively. This CBT-based lesson helps him become a “mind detective,” spotting unhelpful thoughts and replacing them with helpful ones to reduce frustration and increase self-control.

A one-session, 90-minute interactive workshop for parents to learn practical strategies for fostering self-regulation in their children at home. This session builds parental confidence, improves family well-being, and equips parents with tools to support emotional and behavioral growth.

A 90-minute workshop for parents on strategies to support and manage active children, fostering positive behavior and engagement. This session equips parents with practical tools, routines, and communication techniques for everyday success.

A 90-minute Tier 1 workshop for parents on managing overstimulation and adapting to routine changes at home. This session equips caregivers with practical strategies to create calm environments, recognize triggers, and implement predictable routines to support their children’s well-being.

A 30-minute one-on-one Tier 3 counseling session for a 3rd-grade student, using a detective theme to help them identify, label, and understand their emotions. This session builds self-awareness and expands emotional vocabulary through engaging activities.

This lesson will introduce parents to active listening techniques and provide them with opportunities to practice these skills through role-playing and discussion. Parents will leave with a better understanding of how to foster effective communication with their children.

This lesson focuses on teaching parents the importance of active listening in communication. It includes role-playing activities, discussions, and practical exercises to help parents practice and improve their listening skills.

In this 90-minute Tier 1 session, parents will learn mindfulness and calming strategies to strengthen family well-being. This workshop equips caregivers with practical techniques to manage stress, enhance emotional connection, and create a calmer home environment.

In this 60-minute group workshop, parents will learn practical strategies to effectively respond to their child's anger outbursts. This session emphasizes empathic listening, de-escalation techniques, and setting clear boundaries to improve parent-child communication and emotional regulation.

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.

A 90-minute, one-session workshop for parents on effective strategies to manage and support highly active children. This individualized, Tier 3 session equips parents with practical tools, personalized techniques, and actionable plans to help their children channel energy positively and achieve emotional regulation.

This lesson introduces parents to mindfulness techniques that can improve family dynamics and support their children's mental health. By learning and practicing mindfulness, parents can create a more peaceful and supportive home environment. This session will empower parents with tools to manage stress, enhance communication, and foster emotional resilience in their children.

In this 60-minute individual counseling lesson, students will learn to identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with positive alternatives using a fun detective theme. This lesson supports Tier 3 individual counseling for 3rd graders, fostering self-awareness and emotional resilience.

A focused, individualized 30-minute session to help a 7th-grade student identify and track behavioral patterns and triggers. This Tier 3 protocol supports intensive, personalized assessment and reflection to guide therapy goals and progress.

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.

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.

In this individualized Tier 3 session, a parent will build a personalized set of emotion-regulation strategies using the Emotion Toolbox Framework. This activity empowers caregivers to handle high-stress moments by selecting, tracking, and reflecting on tools that work best for them. Audience: Individual Parent; Duration: 40 minutes

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.

In this 1-session, 60-minute individual Tier 3 behavioral therapy lesson, preschoolers will learn self-regulation skills through an engaging “Calm Critter” theme. This lesson helps children identify emotions, practice calming strategies, and build confidence in managing big feelings.

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.

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.

A 90-minute Tier 1 parent workshop designed to equip parents with strategies to support their shy, anxious, or aggressive children socially. This session introduces practical communication techniques, activity-based learning, and real-life scenarios to foster social skills at home and in the community.

This lesson focuses on equipping parents with effective discipline strategies that promote positive behavior in children. It is important because it helps parents understand the balance between setting boundaries and nurturing a supportive environment, which is crucial for children's development.

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.

A 3-session, Tier 3 intervention for a 3rd grader struggling with impulsive inappropriate words. Over three 20-minute sessions, the student will learn self-monitoring strategies, practice positive communication, and build impulse control through engaging activities, readings, and videos.

A focused 20-minute personalized counseling session for a kindergarten student to assess calming strategies, practice new techniques, and develop an individualized coping plan. This Tier 3 intervention strengthens self-regulation skills with immediate feedback and clear expectations.

A one-on-one Tier 3 grief counseling session designed for a 9th-grade student, empowering them to identify and process emotions, externalize grief, and develop personalized coping strategies. This 30-minute session equips the counselor with a structured plan and materials to guide the student toward self-compassion and resilience.

This one-on-one counseling session equips an 11th-grade student with the Inner Mirror Strategy, helping them identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns through metaphorical mirroring. By guiding self-reflection and positive reframing, the session promotes healthier self-talk and emotional resilience. (Tier 3, 50 minutes)

An individualized plan to help families practice emotion vocabulary and active listening at home, fostering deeper parent-child connections. This lesson supports a 4th grade student in Tier 3 with 30-minute sessions focused on family skill-building and social-emotional growth.

In this 90-minute session, parents will learn to recognize common emotional triggers in themselves and their children, understand why they happen, and develop strategies to spot them early. This crucial knowledge empowers parents to respond calmly and foster healthier family dynamics.

This individual counseling session is designed to help a 9th-grade student understand and navigate peer dynamics, focusing on recognizing and addressing aggressive behavior among peers. The session aims to develop the student's empathy and conflict resolution skills, contributing to a more positive personal and school environment. The session will last 30 minutes.

Two 45-minute one-on-one coaching sessions for a 4th grader focused on emotional regulation, social skills, and healthy coping strategies. These Tier 3 individual sessions use interactive activities and reflections to help the student recognize feelings, practice social interactions, and build a personalized coping toolbox.

An engaging activity helping parents navigate complex emotions by visualizing them as waves. Empowers caregivers to identify and regulate feelings. Audience: Parents group in a 45-minute session. Tier 2 group support.

In this one-on-one Tier 3 behavior support session, a 4th-grade student will learn about Behavior Bingo—a goal-oriented game that boosts motivation and visually tracks positive actions. In a focused 25-minute session, the student will explore game mechanics, customize their bingo card, review rules and rewards, and reflect on progress to foster self-monitoring and goal attainment.

In this individual counseling lesson, 3rd graders will use the metaphor of a garden to learn techniques for planting and nurturing positive thoughts, building mental well-being in 30-minute sessions. This Tier 3 lesson supports one-on-one growth, fostering self-awareness and coping skills through creative and reflective activities.

In this single 90-minute group session, parents will explore practical strategies to support children with ADHD and sensory needs. This lesson equips parents with tools to create supportive home environments, fostering their child’s focus and emotional regulation.

A 15-minute one-on-one session for a neurodivergent kindergarten student struggling with attention and task completion. This Tier 3 intervention uses sensory breaks, choice boards, and positive reinforcement to build engagement and reduce defiant behaviors.

In this 90-minute group session, parents will learn practical mindfulness and calming strategies to support their families’ emotional well-being. This session empowers parents with tools they can use at home to create a more peaceful and connected family environment.

In this 30-minute Tier 1 classroom session, Pre-K students will engage in an art therapy prompt designed to support attention and self-expression, modeled for a 10-year-old boy with ADHD-inattentive type. Through child-friendly drawing activities, students will build focus, fine motor skills, and emotional regulation.

This self-guided resource helps parents of children with significant ADHD learn practical strategies to support their child’s success in completing homework at home. Includes a concise 15-minute session with tips, accessible resources, and step-by-step guidance.

A guided individual counseling session using open-ended questions and reflective exercises to help a student articulate and manage emotions. This Tier 3 session is designed for an 8th grade student and takes 30 minutes, focusing on individual counseling techniques to foster self-awareness and emotional regulation.

These five 60-minute, one-on-one therapy sessions for a 4th-grade student focus on developing cognitive flexibility and reducing the need for control. Through guided activities, interactive slides, and worksheets, the student will explore rigid thinking patterns, learn to generate flexible responses, and build a personalized flexibility toolkit. Tier 3 support tailored to ASD and anxiety needs.

A focused 30-minute one-on-one session for a 6th grader to explore the roots of defiant behavior, identify personal triggers, and practice communication and coping strategies to foster cooperation and self-regulation.