Brian Anderson

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 small group lesson introduces students to breathing techniques that help regulate strong emotions. It's designed to promote self-regulation, especially for students who struggle with heightened emotional responses. This lesson is crucial for helping students develop coping mechanisms that can be applied in real-life situations, enhancing their emotional intelligence and resilience.

A personal lesson for students to create a 'chill out' space, both mentally and physically, to retreat to when emotions get overwhelming. Aids in emotional self-regulation, especially for 3rd-grade students who may need individual support. This lesson is designed to be completed in one 35-minute session, focusing on emotional self-regulation skills.

This lesson helps individual students explore their unique emotional responses and develop a personalized toolbox for managing their emotions. It's tailored for students who need one-on-one support.

This two-session lesson is designed for elementary students, focusing on helping them manage frustration when faced with non-preferred activities. This is particularly important for students with autism, as it equips them with strategies to handle challenging situations, promoting emotional regulation and resilience. Each session lasts 15 minutes and includes a lesson plan, activity, and game to engage students individually.

Explore the common reasons behind family conflicts and discover strategies to resolve them. This lesson is crucial for helping students understand and navigate familial relationships, tailored for a 5th-grade group in a 45-minute session.

This lesson is designed for 7th graders to help them develop strategies for dealing with frustration, particularly in peer interactions. It's important as it equips students with emotional regulation skills and enhances their social interactions, fostering a positive classroom environment. The lesson is tailored for individual support, ensuring personalized attention to each student's needs, and is structured to be completed in a single 30-minute session.

This lesson is designed for 5th-grade students to help them understand and cope with the loss of a loved one. It focuses on developing emotional resilience and practical coping strategies in a sensitive and supportive environment. This individual lesson aims to provide personalized support to students dealing with grief, helping them to express their feelings and find comfort.

This lesson introduces the concept of loss, encompassing not just death but also other life changes, and how these experiences shape us. It is vital for fostering understanding and compassion within the classroom environment. This lesson is designed for a 5th-grade class and will take approximately 40 minutes.

This individual lesson is designed for a 7th grader experiencing anxiety for the first time. The goal is to help the student learn about coping skills and identify triggers in a supportive and understanding environment. This lesson is crucial as it empowers the student with tools to manage anxiety, fostering emotional resilience and well-being. The session will last 30 minutes and is tailored to meet the specific needs of the student.

Guide students in identifying and understanding their anxiety triggers, paving the way for more effective management of stressors. This lesson is crucial for self-awareness and proactive anxiety management, aimed at a 9th-grade class over a 50-minute session.

This lesson helps 5th grade boys identify their anger triggers and develop strategies to manage their emotions in the classroom. By understanding what causes their anger, students can learn to respond in healthier ways, improving their social interactions and academic performance. This lesson is crucial for fostering a supportive and empathetic classroom environment.

This lesson focuses on teaching 5th graders the importance of being respectful and kind through interactive discussions and activities. By understanding and practicing these values, students will enhance their social-emotional skills, which are crucial for building positive relationships and a supportive classroom environment.

This lesson plan focuses on teaching 5th-grade boys the importance of respect and teamwork through active and collaborative learning strategies. Over six weeks, students will engage in activities that promote fair play, taking turns, and being considerate of others' feelings. This lesson is crucial for developing social skills and fostering a positive classroom environment.

This lesson focuses on helping students understand the importance of having an emotional safety plan and guiding them to create their own. This is crucial for their emotional well-being in various situations, fostering a sense of preparedness and confidence in managing their emotions.

In this lesson, students will be introduced to various coping strategies for managing tough emotions. They will then create their own 'emotional toolbox' filled with tools they can use when feeling overwhelmed. This lesson is important as it equips students with practical skills to handle stress and emotions healthily and constructively.

In this lesson, students will create their own emotion wheel to help them identify and categorize different emotions. They will learn strategies to move from negative to positive emotions using this tool. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and self-regulation skills, which are essential for personal and social well-being.

This 4-week individual counseling program helps a 5th grade boy understand and process emotions related to the absence of a parent. Through a combination of video content, discussions, and reflective activities, the student will learn practical resilience strategies to cope with challenging emotions. Each week focuses on different aspects of resilience, allowing the student to develop a deeper understanding and build essential emotional skills for their well-being.

This lesson will help 5th graders understand the concept of an absent parent. Through an engaging discussion and a reflective exercise, students will explore their feelings and learn coping strategies. This lesson is important as it promotes emotional well-being and helps students manage complex family dynamics.

This workshop aims to build empowerment, self-confidence, and advocacy skills in 8th-grade girls through collaborative discussions. It will help students understand their own value, learn how to advocate for themselves, and support their peers.

This lesson will guide 5th graders in understanding and setting small, achievable goals to support their larger ambitions. By doing so, students will learn the importance of breaking tasks into manageable steps, which can enhance their academic and personal growth.

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of doing things they don't want to do and learn strategies to handle these situations through an interactive activity. This lesson helps students build resilience and understand the importance of perseverance.

This lesson aims to help 8th grade girls develop self-advocacy skills through collaborative learning. In our session, students will engage in a group activity to identify their strengths and practice expressing their needs and desires. This is important for empowering young girls to take control of their lives and make informed decisions.

This lesson is designed to help students get to know each other in a short period by engaging in a fun, interactive icebreaker activity followed by sharing responses to a worksheet. This will help build connection and rapport among students from the beginning of the school year.

This 4-week lesson plan aims to help 5th-grade students manage their school anxiety by learning to identify feelings and develop coping strategies. Using the video 'Managing Feelings & Emotions For Elementary-Middle School,' each week will cover different aspects of emotional regulation and coping mechanisms, reducing school avoidance due to anxiety.

In this lesson, students will boost their self-esteem by creating and sharing their own 'Self-Esteem Superhero.' This activity helps them identify and appreciate their positive traits and actions. The lesson is important because it encourages self-reflection and positivity, fostering a healthy self-image.

This lesson focuses on understanding the dynamics of online friendships and the importance of online safety. Using the video 'Short Film: Are You Okay?', students will explore the impact of online bullying. The lesson includes discussions and activities aimed at promoting healthy digital relationships and online safety practices.