Andy Christopherson

In this 30-minute group session, 9th graders will learn how to create a personalized safety plan, equipping them with practical steps to stay safe in challenging situations. This lesson is crucial for building resilience and empowering students with actionable strategies for real-life scenarios.

This session introduces 9th graders to the Power of Positivity through fun, interactive activities and reflection. By practicing optimism and gratitude, students will build resilience, boost well-being, and strengthen peer connections. One 30-minute Tier 1 session for weekly implementation.

In this 15-minute one-on-one counseling session, the counselor aims to build rapport with 9th graders using warm, inviting, and thoughtful questions and a simple reflective activity. Establishing trust quickly is crucial for supporting students’ mental health, setting the stage for future help-seeking and emotional well-being.

An engaging one-on-one framework for a 9th-grade student to embark on a creative mission to learn about each other’s strengths and interests. This 20-minute MTSS Tier 3 session uses relationship-building activities to set the tone for a supportive classroom environment.