Safety Planning

In this lesson, students will learn about the importance of safety planning and how to create their own safety plans. Understanding safety planning helps students prepare for emergencies and ensures they know what steps to take to stay safe.

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.

This lesson is designed for 3rd-grade students to understand the seriousness of threats, particularly in a school setting, and why such behavior is unacceptable. The lesson will include a reading, worksheet, and lesson plan to guide students through the topic independently, suitable for completion in an in-school suspension (ISS) setting. The duration is 2 hours.

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.

A one-on-one counseling session for 5th graders focused on identifying emotions and learning coping strategies. This Tier 3 individualized lesson empowers students to understand their feelings and practice tools for emotional regulation within 30 minutes.

In this 30-minute Tier 3 individual lesson, students will explore PTSD symptoms and coping strategies to build personal resilience. Understanding trauma responses and practicing grounding techniques is crucial for supporting emotional health and self-awareness.

In this engaging lesson, students will get to know their school counselor through a fun and interactive Bingo game. This activity helps students understand the counselor's role and feel comfortable approaching them for support. It also encourages listening skills and provides a platform for questions and discussions.

This lesson is designed for a one-on-one counseling session with a 4th-grade student. The focus is on helping the student identify five coping strategies they can use when experiencing heightened emotions. This lesson is important as it equips the student with practical tools to manage their emotions, promoting emotional regulation and resilience.

An individual Tier 3 counseling session for a 3rd-grade student who frequently elopes from the classroom. In this 30-minute session, the counselor builds trust, identifies triggers, and teaches safe staying strategies to help the student feel secure and connected. This targeted intervention will reduce elopement behaviors and promote classroom engagement.

In this lesson, students will learn about the various tools and resources that a school counselor uses to help with problems and emotions. The students will then create their own 'toolbox' of coping skills and resources that they can take home. This lesson is essential as it helps young students understand the support available to them and equips them with basic emotional tools for resilience.

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.

One-on-one coaching resource guiding an at-risk 8th grade student through personalized crisis response steps using visual aids and reflection. This Tier 3 lesson spans a single 25-minute session and equips the student with clear strategies, self-awareness, and coping tools.

This one-session 30-minute Tier 3 lesson helps individual 5th graders explore self-esteem, create a personalized safety plan, and address suicidal thoughts in a supportive way. By guiding students through reflection, planning, and identifying resources, this lesson builds resilience and equips them with concrete strategies to stay safe and feel valued.

An engaging 30-minute interactive lesson introducing 6th-grade students to the basics of counseling—what it is, who counselors are, and how talking can help. Students will learn key terms, practice active listening, and experience a mock counseling scenario. This Tier 1 classroom-wide lesson builds social-emotional skills and fosters a safe, supportive environment.

In this 45-minute small-group lesson, 8th grade students learn to craft personalized mental health safety plans, building preventive strategies and coping tools. This lesson boosts self-awareness, empowers students to manage stress, and fosters peer support in a Tier 2 intervention.

In this 45-minute small-group lesson, 8th grade students learn to craft personalized mental health safety plans, building preventive strategies and coping tools. This lesson boosts self-awareness, empowers students to manage stress, and fosters peer support in a Tier 2 intervention.

In this 45-minute small-group lesson, 8th grade students learn to craft personalized mental health safety plans, building preventive strategies and coping tools. This lesson boosts self-awareness, empowers students to manage stress, and fosters peer support in a Tier 2 intervention.

In this engaging 45-minute lesson, 3rd graders will get to know their school counselor’s role, explore how counselors can support them, and practice reaching out for help. This Tier 1 classroom lesson builds trusting relationships and boosts students’ confidence in seeking social-emotional support.

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 one‐on‐one 30‐minute session, a 7th grader will learn concrete strategies to cope with and report bullying they experience on the school bus, build confidence, and practice self‐advocacy. This Tier 3 individual support lesson empowers the student to stay safe and seek help when feeling threatened.

This 50-minute, group-focused lesson equips counselors and interventionists with concrete strategies to recognize trauma signs and apply de-escalation scripts in real time. By the end, participants will have a ready-to-use trauma-informed toolkit for supporting students. Audience: Adult professionals. MTSS Tier: 2. Includes embedded practice and collaborative planning.

In this engaging 45-minute session, 3rd graders will be introduced to their school counselor, learn the counselor’s role, and practice ways to ask for help. This Tier 1 lesson builds trust and empowers students to seek support when needed.

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 introduce the school counselor to third-grade students. The session will include a fun and interactive activity, watching a brief video, and a group discussion to help students understand the role of their counselor and learn some personal facts about them. This will build a foundation of trust and familiarity, which is crucial for students to feel comfortable seeking help from their counselor in the future.

This lesson aims to teach 3rd grade students about various safety measures at home, school, and in the community. Safety is a crucial skill that students need to understand and practice. Through group discussions and safety drills, students will gain the knowledge to stay safe in different environments.

In this fun, interactive 45-minute session, 6th graders will explore what counseling is, why it’s valuable, and how it can support them and their peers. Through games, discussions, and reflective activities, students will build comfort with counseling concepts, learn active listening skills, and discover when and how to seek help. This Tier 1 lesson fosters a supportive classroom community and equips all students with foundational social-emotional skills.

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.

This lesson educates students on the importance of self-confidence, seeking help, and surrounding oneself with supportive people as methods to prevent suicide. It uses a combination of video content, interactive discussions, and worksheet activities to engage students in understanding how to handle bullying and know when to seek help. This lesson is crucial as it equips young students with the awareness and skills needed to support themselves and others in difficult situations.

In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson, 3rd grade students will be introduced to the role of the school counselor, understand how counselors support their well-being, and learn when and how to approach them. By familiarizing students with this important resource, we empower them to seek help and build a supportive classroom community.

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 brief structured check-in tool to monitor ongoing suicide risk factors and update safety plans dynamically with a 9th grade student in a 20-minute one-on-one session. This Tier 3 individual intervention helps counselors assess current risk, track mood trends, and provide coping support to keep students safe.

This lesson is designed for 1st to 3rd grade students with special needs and behavior challenges. The objective is to engage students in a fun, collaborative, and hands-on activity that helps them understand the connection between helpful and unhelpful thoughts and their feelings and behaviors using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles. The lesson is designed to be completed in 15 minutes.

This individual Tier 3 worksheet is designed for a 30-minute first counseling session with 6th grade students. It helps the counselor get to know the student, co-create goals for the school year, and set expectations for the counseling process, fostering trust and clarity.

This lesson aims to help elementary students understand how their school keeps them safe, focusing on lockdowns and school safety procedures. By engaging in a collaborative activity, completing a worksheet, and participating in a discussion, students will gain a better understanding of the importance of safety measures. This lesson is crucial in ensuring that students feel secure and informed about the protocols in place to protect them.

In this 30-minute, one-session Tier 1 lesson, 7th graders will explore personal safety strategies, identify trusted adults, and learn how to respond to risky situations. This engaging lesson empowers students with practical, real-life skills to keep themselves safe in everyday scenarios.

A 4-session Tier 3 counseling series for a 5th grader who struggles to advocate for help and becomes emotionally overwhelmed when work feels confusing. These 30-minute sessions will build self-advocacy skills, introduce coping strategies to manage frustration, and replace tears with confidence. Each session includes engaging activities, guided practice, and take-home tools.

This lesson aims to help 7th-grade students understand trauma and develop coping strategies. Through experiential and game-based learning, students will engage in activities that promote trauma-informed awareness and collaborative learning. This lesson is crucial for fostering resilience and emotional intelligence, equipping students with tools to manage stress and trauma effectively.

An individual counseling session guiding a 9th grader to build a personalized mental safe space for grounding and stabilization in moments of overwhelm. This Tier 3, 60-minute session equips students with trauma-focused, coping skills they can use anytime.

In this engaging 30-minute lesson, 3rd–5th grade students will get to know their school counselor, understand the counselor’s role, and build comfort for future support. This Tier 1 classroom lesson includes interactive activities and games to establish a trusting relationship and introduce essential counseling services.

Introduce 4th graders to their school counselor’s role, building trust and awareness. In this single 30-minute Tier 1 lesson, students learn who the counselor is, what they do, and how to seek support in school. This fosters student well-being and empowers them to use available resources.

In this 45-minute individual session for a 4th grader, the student will explore feelings behind wanting to run away, learn healthy coping strategies, and practice alternative solutions. This lesson fosters emotional awareness and equips the student with safe, constructive actions.

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

A Tier 3, 45-minute individualized lesson for a 6th grade student to develop a personalized safety plan for moments of crisis, building preparedness, confidence, and behavioral supports.

In this 40-minute, Tier 3 individual therapy session, an 8th grade student will learn about various coping tools for managing stress and building resilience. Through an overview of coping strategies, a guided slide deck, hands-on activity, and reflection exercises, the student will create a personalized Mind Toolbox that promotes self-efficacy and emotional regulation.

This lesson introduces grounding techniques to help students manage distressing emotions and memories. It is designed to support a 6th-grade boy in overcoming trauma from a robbery by teaching him practical coping strategies. The lesson is important as it empowers students with tools to handle emotional distress, promoting resilience and emotional well-being.

In this 30-minute introductory lesson, kindergarten through 4th graders will get to know their school counselor, explore how counseling can support them, and begin building coping strategies. This engaging Tier 1 session fosters trust, eases first-day jitters, and lays the foundation for a safe, supportive classroom environment.

In this lesson plan, students will get to know their School Counselor through an engaging bingo game. This will help them understand who their School Counselor is, what they do, and how they can help. The game format makes it fun and interactive, which is ideal for keeping 2nd graders' attention.

In this 45-minute Tier 1 lesson, 4th and 5th graders will be introduced to the role of the school counselor, learn how and why to access counseling services, and practice identifying situations where a counselor can help. This foundational session empowers students with self-awareness and a sense of support, fostering a positive school climate.

A Tier 3, one-on-one, 30-minute session for 6th graders to explore personal experiences with bullying, build emotional awareness, and develop strategies for self-advocacy and coping. This lesson is vital to support individual students struggling with bullying by creating a safe space for reflection and action planning.

A 30-minute Tier 2 group session introducing 5th graders to school counseling—what it is, confidentiality, and how it can help them. This session builds trust, clarifies expectations, and engages students with interactive activities and reflection.

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 introduces students to the school counselor through interactive activities, helping them understand the counselor's role in supporting personal and academic growth and the importance of mental health. This session is crucial for building a supportive school environment and encouraging students to seek help when needed.

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 is designed for a 3rd-grade student in an individual counseling setting. The goal is to help the student identify what they need to feel comfortable and successful when facing a perceived school challenge. This is important as it empowers the student to articulate their needs, fostering self-awareness and self-advocacy skills.

This three-session lesson is designed to help an anxious third grader develop effective coping skills, identify and overcome barriers, and improve communication and listening skills. Through engaging discussions and activities, the student will learn to manage anxiety and stress, empowering them with strategies to handle challenging situations. Each session is 15 minutes long, focusing on individual support for a student with undiagnosed anxiety.

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 one-session, 30-minute individual counseling lesson for 6th graders focused on mental health counseling and building personal coping strategies. This Tier 3 lesson helps students identify emotions, learn coping tools, and practice self-talk to manage stress and anxiety.

In this one-on-one Tier 3 session, a 5th grader will learn to recognize signs of trauma and practice personalized coping strategies. This lesson helps students build emotional self-awareness and resilience in a safe, supportive environment.

In this one-session lesson, 6th graders will meet their school counselor to learn about the counselor’s role, how to access support, and build trust. This lesson is important because it empowers students with knowledge of a key resource for academic, social-emotional, and personal growth. Audience: 6th grade, Duration: 30 minutes, Tier: 1 (Classroom)

This lesson is designed to help a 3rd-grade student with emotional disturbance learn coping skills for managing anxiety. Through a creative and experiential approach, the student will use a coloring worksheet to identify and express where they feel emotions in their body. This activity is important as it provides a non-verbal way for the student to connect with their emotions, fostering self-awareness and emotional regulation.

An 8-session individual counseling program for a 1st grader navigating a difficult divorce and split household. Each 15-minute session builds social-emotional skills, resilience, and coping strategies through engaging activities and reflection. This Tier 3 support roadmap will help the student feel understood and develop healthy emotional regulation and communication.

A one-on-one 30-minute counseling session for a 9th grader focused on building trust and emotional safety. This Tier 3 resource includes a detailed lesson plan, counselor-student dialogue script, a reading on understanding emotional safety, and personal reflection journal prompts to guide the session.

In this single 30-minute Tier 3 session, a 10th-grade student will develop a personalized action plan to recognize, respond to, and prevent bullying. This lesson is crucial for empowering students to advocate for themselves and others, boosting confidence and safety.

In this 15-minute individualized session, a 3rd grader will learn to identify feelings of sadness and anger and practice simple, effective coping strategies. This worksheet equips him with a personalized ‘toolbox’ of coping skills to handle big emotions, fostering self-regulation and resilience.

A small-group training designed for school counselors to recognize early warning signs of student distress and practice de-escalation strategies through guided scenarios. This Tier 2 workshop equips adults with trauma-informed practices to enhance school climate in a 40-minute session.

This 6-session, 15–30-minute individual counseling series supports a shy 6th-grade student learning personalized coping strategies (deep breathing, grounding, journaling, art, seeking support, routines, cognitive restructuring). Tier 3 intensive intervention fosters self-regulation when experiencing depression or anxiety through practiced skills and observation-based progress.

In this 15-minute one-on-one session, a 12th-grade student will learn personalized coping strategies to manage cafeteria noise and feelings of rejection sensitivity dysphoria. This lesson helps build self-awareness and resilience through mindfulness, self-advocacy, and practical tools for real-life challenges.

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.

In this 45-minute Tier 1 SEL lesson, 4th graders will discover who a school counselor is, their role, and the routines, rules, and expectations when students rotate through counselor sessions. This lesson builds comfort and clarity, helping students engage confidently in future counseling experiences.

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 4-week lesson plan aims to equip 3rd graders with the knowledge and skills to prevent and address bullying. Through engaging activities, discussions, and role-playing, students will learn about the impact of bullying, how to stand up against it, and how to support peers. This lesson is crucial in fostering a safe and inclusive classroom environment, promoting empathy, and empowering students to be proactive in preventing bullying.

This lesson introduces 3rd-grade students to the concept of therapy in a simple and engaging way. Through a guided discussion, students will learn what therapy is, why people might go to therapy, and how it can help. This lesson is important as it helps normalize the idea of seeking help and promotes mental health awareness from a young age.

This lesson is designed for a small group of four 6th grade students, focusing on understanding the different types of bullying and how to appropriately self-advocate and respond. Over three 30-minute sessions, students will explore real-life scenarios and develop skills to handle bullying situations effectively. This lesson is crucial for empowering students to protect themselves and others, fostering a safer and more inclusive environment.

This lesson will introduce students to their school counselor through interactive activities and discussion. It's essential for students to feel comfortable approaching their counselor for support, and this lesson aims to build that familiarity and trust.

In this 55-minute Tier 2 psychoeducational group session, 4th graders collaboratively build personalized coping toolboxes filled with strategies to handle stress and emotions. This lesson boosts resilience, encourages peer support, and equips students with practical skills for everyday challenges.

This lesson is designed to help a 10th-grade student develop and implement personalized coping strategies to manage anxiety related to attending school. Through a combination of discussion, activity, and quiz, the student will explore their feelings, create actionable strategies, and assess their understanding. This lesson is important as it empowers the student to overcome barriers and improve their ability to complete assigned tasks.

In this 45-minute Tier 1 lesson for 1st graders, students will learn about the role of the school counselor through engaging activities that build social skills and help the counselor and students get to know each other. This foundational lesson fosters a safe, supportive classroom community and empowers students to seek help when they need it.

In this 30-minute, one-session lesson, 1st graders will be introduced to the role of the school counselor. Students will learn what a counselor does, how they can help, and practice asking questions and sharing feelings. This lesson builds comfort and trust to support students’ social-emotional well-being.