Safety Planning

This lesson helps a 4th-grade individual student develop a personal safety plan for challenging home situations. It focuses on identifying trusted adults, safe places, and communication strategies to ensure their well-being. This is a critical life skill for personal safety and resilience.

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.

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.

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.

A four-session individual counseling plan designed to help students understand self-harm, explore underlying emotions, and develop healthy coping strategies. This lesson offers guided discussions and activities in 15-minute sessions to foster emotional resilience and promote help-seeking behaviors.

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.

This four-week individual counseling plan supports a 2nd grade MLL student adjusting to a new school after her father’s tragic death. These 30-minute Tier 3 sessions build trust, explore grief, and teach coping skills in both English and Spanish.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

In this 30-minute IOP group session, adults in recovery learn to identify their personal triggers, plan proactive coping strategies, and develop a tailored SUD safety plan. This lesson is crucial for empowering group members to manage high-risk situations and maintain recovery. Audience: SUD adult IOP group; Duration: 1 session (30 minutes)

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.

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.

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 30-minute Tier 1 session for 7th grade school counselors, participants will explore how demographics, school environment, and individual student factors (IEPs, 504s, ELL status, behavior challenges, and giftedness) inform differentiated planning, teaching, and assessment in anti-bullying lessons. Counselors will learn to recognize and adapt to these variables to ensure accessible and effective bullying prevention strategies for every student. This foundational training empowers counselors to build inclusive, responsive interventions that reduce bullying and support diverse learners.

A one-on-one grief planning session for 9th graders returning to school after a close loss. This individual Tier 3 support template guides educators/counselors through a 30-minute session to help students identify needs, set self-care strategies, and establish a support network.

This 30-minute Tier 3 lesson helps a 2nd grader understand why wandering off (eloping) is unsafe, teaches them to stay near their caregiver, and provides strategies to remember safety routines. It's individualized to build their confidence and keep them secure.

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.

In this confidential, one-on-one 30-minute session, students will explore healthy coping strategies to address self-harm thoughts and behaviors. This individualized lesson is designed to build emotional awareness, safety planning skills, and self-compassion to support female students in crisis.

A personalized plan to help a student identify triggers and self-regulation strategies, promoting emotional balance and on-task behavior. Perfect for an 8th grader needing Tier 3 individualized support, one 45-minute session.

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.

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.

A 36-session individualized counseling series designed to help Isabella apply anxiety coping strategies in real-time classroom and social settings. Each 30-minute session builds on prior learning, tracks self-regulation progress, and empowers Isabella to advocate for support. Embedded reflection sheets facilitate data collection for student, teacher, and counselor feedback.

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 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.

Focusing on the power of collective voices, students learn how they can contribute to a culture of safety and support in their community. This lesson is important as it empowers students to understand and address child abuse, fostering a safe environment. Designed for a 7th-grade group, this session will last 35 minutes and includes a lesson plan, slide deck, activity, and cool-down.

This 30-minute individual therapy session for an 8th-grade student addresses self-harm and explores alternative coping mechanisms. It's crucial because it provides a safe space for the student to process difficult emotions and learn healthy ways to manage distress.

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 lesson focuses on teaching young children the importance of staying safe and preventing elopement through engaging activities. Using game-based learning and trauma-informed teaching strategies, students will participate in a fun and interactive session that includes a video, activity, and worksheet. This lesson is crucial for helping children understand boundaries and the importance of staying within safe areas, especially for those who may be non-verbal and on the autism spectrum.

This lesson focuses on teaching young children the importance of staying safe and preventing elopement through engaging activities. Using game-based learning and trauma-informed teaching strategies, students will participate in a fun and interactive session that includes a video, activity, and worksheet. This lesson is crucial for helping children understand boundaries and the importance of staying within safe areas, especially for those who may be non-verbal and on the autism spectrum.

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.

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.

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.

An individual counseling activity that helps an 8th grade student identify and create a personalized safe space or ‘calm spot’ in their mind to manage anxiety and stress. This Tier 3 lesson pack includes a guided plan, visualization slides, counselor script, blueprint worksheet, and reflection journal to support one-on-one sessions, lasting 30 minutes.

This lesson aims to educate 10th-grade students about domestic violence, its impact, and ways to prevent it. By raising awareness and fostering empathy, students will learn to recognize signs of abuse and understand the importance of healthy relationships. The lesson will be conducted in one 40-minute session, focusing on creating a safe and supportive environment for discussion.

This two-session lesson is designed for a 13-year-old girl to explore and develop coping mechanisms after surviving trauma. The lesson aims to empower her with practical strategies to manage emotions and build resilience. Each session is 25 minutes long and includes a lesson plan, activity, and discussion to facilitate understanding and application of these vital skills.

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 lesson provides clinical staff with an essential framework for understanding the impact of trauma on student behavior and learning. The objective is to equip staff with trauma-informed strategies to create predictable, safe, and supportive environments. The approach involves interactive case studies and discussions, targeting clinical staff working with K-12 students. This lesson is for clinical staff and is designed for one 90-minute session.

An 8-session individual counseling series for a 6th grade boy navigating his parents’ divorce and split household. These 30-minute sessions build trust, teach emotional regulation, coping strategies, and resilience, empowering the student to express feelings and develop healthy support systems.

In this 45-minute Tier 2 group counseling module, adult participants will learn to establish and maintain confidentiality and emotional safety within small group settings. This lesson provides practical guidelines, interactive activities, and reflective exercises to foster trust, clear boundaries, and supportive group dynamics.

In this 45-minute lesson, 7th graders will learn about the role of school counselors, understand bullying behaviors (bully, witness, digital footprint), and how to seek support. This builds awareness of counselor support and digital responsibility.

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.

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.

In this one-session small-group counseling module, 7th graders and their caregivers learn to build emotional safety during family dialogues. Students will practice active listening techniques and create trusting spaces for sharing feelings, equipping families with communication skills that strengthen relationships.

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.

This 8-week, individualized lesson plan is designed for an 8th-grade girl struggling with PTSD and an unspecified anxiety disorder due to challenging family dynamics and peer interactions. It aims to help her understand anxiety, develop coping strategies, and learn replacement behaviors for self-harm, empowering her to manage her feelings constructively. Each session is 30 minutes long.

In this individualized Tier 3 session, students will learn how to develop a personalized treatment plan to manage anxiety related to family and relationship stressors. This 30-minute session equips a 12th grade female with clear coping strategies, self-awareness tools, and a step-by-step action plan to reduce stress and build resilience.

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 8-week individualized lesson plan helps a 3rd-grade student identify and express feelings, and develop healthy coping skills, especially regarding the incarceration of his father. Each session is 30 minutes. The student will learn to recognize emotions, understand triggers, and practice constructive ways to manage sadness and conflict.

A three-session individual counseling plan for a 9th grader experiencing severe anxiety and feelings of isolation. This Tier 3 support uses evidence-based coping strategies, reflective activities, and trust-building exercises to empower the student, improve self-esteem, and develop resilience in daily school life.

A 60-minute individual counseling session designed for adult clients to identify personal goals, explore obstacles, and develop an actionable plan. This Tier 3 intervention supports deep personal insights and empowers clients to take the next steps toward growth.

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.

An individual 15-minute SEL counseling session for a 7th grader to identify stress triggers and practice quick, evidence-based coping strategies like breathing and grounding. This targeted Tier 3 intervention helps students develop self-regulation tools they can use anytime to feel more in control and resilient.

This lesson is designed for 6th graders to help them understand and address their fears related to trauma. The objective is to provide students with strategies to manage their fears in a healthy way. The lesson will take approximately 15 minutes and includes a lesson plan, discussion, warm-up, and cool-down activities.

Students will work one-on-one with the counselor to identify emotional triggers, track their feelings, and develop personalized coping strategies. This individualized Tier 3 plan is designed for a 7th grade student in a 20-minute session to support self-awareness and emotional regulation.

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.

This lesson is designed for a 2nd grade student with autism, focusing on the importance of staying safe by not eloping or running away. It aims to teach the student strategies to remain in safe environments and understand the potential dangers of eloping. The lesson is tailored to individual needs and will be conducted in a single 20-minute session.

A one-on-one guided session teaching individuals to recognize internal silent cries for help and develop a personalized SOS outreach plan. This Tier 3 mental health lesson lasts one 35-minute session and equips clients with self-awareness tools and a step-by-step SOS plan.