Family Supports

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.

This lesson aims to provide emotional support and coping strategies for students experiencing family breakups. Through restorative practices and collaborative activities, students will learn to express their feelings, understand their emotions, and support each other. This lesson is important as it helps students build resilience and empathy, fostering a supportive classroom environment.

A small-group workshop guiding 5th-grade parents through local mental health services and collaboration with schools. Builds strong home–school partnerships and community trust in just one 60-minute session.

This resource helps 9th-grade special education students identify and utilize their support network, including family, teachers, and community members. Building and leveraging a strong support system is a key component of successful self-advocacy and transition. This lesson is for a 9th Grade Group and is designed for 40 minutes across one session.

This lesson builds on foundational advocacy skills, empowering Kenneth to navigate complex family dynamics with greater finesse. It focuses on advanced strategies for managing controlling sibling behaviors, resolving conflicts, and maintaining personal boundaries within the home environment.

Focuses on providing support strategies for students facing behavioral challenges in a high school setting. This resource equips educators with the tools to create positive behavioral change through evidence-based practices.

A 6-session curriculum designed to support grandparents raising grandchildren. Participants will build community, learn child development, parenting strategies, legal and financial basics, self-care techniques, and connect with resources. This program empowers grandparents to thrive in their caregiving journey.

This resource helps families learn and practice effective communication strategies to strengthen their bonds and resolve conflicts constructively. It's crucial for fostering a supportive home environment where everyone feels heard and understood. Audience: 4th Grade Class, Duration: 60 minutes, Sessions: 1.

This 40-minute Tier 1 lesson for 10th graders explores personal support networks through engaging mapping and reflection activities. Students will learn why relationships matter, how to identify key supporters, and practice gratitude—all boosting their social awareness and emotional skills.

This lesson aims to teach high school students how to be supportive friends through active learning strategies. Students will engage in a role-playing activity, watch a short video, and participate in a guided discussion. This lesson is important as it helps students develop empathy, communication skills, and the ability to support peers in need, fostering a more inclusive and caring school environment.

This individual support session helps a 6th grade student understand and cope with the emotional impact of parental divorce, build healthy coping strategies, and foster resilience. In a single 30-minute tier 3 session, the student will explore feelings, identify support systems, and practice self-care techniques.

An individual Tier 3 support session for a 5th grader with severe social anxiety and dyslexia. This 30-minute intervention combines psychosocial education, therapeutic coping strategies, and dyslexia-friendly reading support to help the student build confidence, reduce anxiety, and catch up academically.

In this lesson, students will create visual maps that represent the key people in their lives who support them. This activity helps students identify their support networks and fosters open discussions about healthy relationships. Understanding and recognizing support networks is crucial for students' social-emotional development and well-being.

In this engaging 8-minute warm-up for 1st graders, students will create a “support squad” chart listing family, friends, and community helpers who can offer emotional support. This activity builds awareness of their personal support networks, strengthens social-emotional skills, and helps them recognize resources in their community. Students will feel empowered and connected as they visualize their own safety net.

This lesson introduces veteran supporters and caregivers to the concept of mutual aid/support groups. It highlights the importance of these groups in providing emotional and practical support to veterans and their families. Understanding mutual aid groups can empower caregivers to seek and offer support, fostering a sense of community and resilience.

In this one-session, 30-minute professional development workshop, staff will explore effective strategies to engage and empower parents in supporting student success. Participants will learn communication techniques, involvement strategies, and resources to strengthen home-school partnerships.

Personalized coaching for 8th grade families to master emotional regulation strategies and positive reinforcement techniques. This Tier 3 (Individual) lesson includes a 30-minute session with targeted activities to empower students and families, fostering healthier communication and emotional awareness.

In this 90-minute workshop, parents will learn effective strategies for partnering with teachers to support their child’s learning. This interactive session emphasizes open communication, mutual respect, and collaborative goal-setting to strengthen the home-school connection.

This lesson helps middle school students understand the importance of building positive relationships with adults and how these relationships can support their academic, social, and emotional success. It emphasizes identifying trusted adults and practicing effective communication. Designed for middle school students (grades 6-8) and can be completed in one 45-minute session.

In this Tier 3 session, the counselor meets one-on-one with a 9th-grade student’s family to explore community resources and mental health services. Over 25 minutes, families learn to navigate personalized service pathways and create a follow-up plan, empowering them with support networks beyond school.

This lesson plan is designed to equip parents with effective strategies to support their child's behavior management at home, fostering a consistent approach between school and home. By aligning strategies used at school with those at home, parents can create a supportive environment that encourages positive behavior and emotional growth. This lesson is important as it helps build a strong partnership between parents and teachers, ensuring that children receive consistent guidance and support in both settings.

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.

In this 3-session individual support series, an 11th grade student with ADHD and conflict struggles will learn skills to build and maintain healthy friendships, manage anger, and express vulnerability. Through engaging games, discussions, activities, and worksheets, these 30-minute sessions will be highly interactive and tailored to her needs.

This lesson focuses on building family communication and support networks to help overcome feelings of overwhelm. Through interactive activities and discussions, students and their parents will learn strategies to communicate effectively and support each other. This lesson is important as it fosters a supportive home environment, which is crucial for the emotional well-being of students.

This series of 6 personalized 30-minute lessons helps a 6th-grade student with mental health concerns build healthy friendship skills. Through readings, discussions, and reflective activities, the student will learn to identify positive and unhealthy friendship traits, know when to seek help, and practice safe choices.

This lesson empowers Secondary 1 & 2 students to become effective peer supporters and allies by understanding key concepts and practicing supportive communication. It's crucial for fostering a positive and inclusive school environment. This lesson is designed for one 60-minute session.

This 30-minute session empowers parents with practical strategies to support their child's academic and emotional growth at home. It's designed for all parents looking for quick, impactful ways to connect with their children and foster a positive learning environment.

Parent Power-Up is a 30-minute one-on-one coaching session designed for 9th grade students and their parents to boost family engagement through personalized strategies. This Tier 3 support empowers families with actionable insights into student strengths and learning styles, fostering academic success at home.

A Tier 3 two-session, 30-minute individual series designed to help 13-year-old males in foster care build resiliency and self-worth through strengths identification, positive affirmations, and reflective practices.

This lesson helps young students understand the importance of building positive relationships with adults in their support system, such as parents, teachers, and caregivers. Through storytelling, interactive activities, and creative expression, students will learn how to communicate and connect with adults. This lesson is crucial as it lays the foundation for trust and effective communication, which are vital for their development.

This lesson provides parents with crucial information on identifying red flags for suicidal ideation in their children, offers a list of essential resources, and equips them with practical strategies for fostering ongoing, supportive conversations. This is a vital lesson to empower parents to protect their children's mental well-being. This lesson is for parents, lasts 15 minutes, and is designed as a single session.

In this engaging 3rd-grade lesson, students will explore the concept of a support system and identify the people in their lives who 'have their back.' This lesson is crucial for fostering social-emotional awareness and helping students recognize the importance of community and relationships. The session will include a mix of reading, activities, and a fun game to reinforce the concept, all within a 30-minute timeframe.

This lesson is designed to support parents and children in dealing with the emotional and practical challenges of having an incarcerated family member. It aims to provide coping strategies, emotional support, and communication skills to help families navigate this difficult situation. The lesson is tailored for a parent and child to work together in a 90-minute session, focusing on individual needs and fostering a supportive environment.

This lesson helps middle school students identify, understand, and manage their emotions in healthy ways. It's crucial for developing emotional intelligence and building resilience. This lesson is designed for one 45-minute session.

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.

Students explore and map their personal support networks, strengthening help-seeking behaviors and emotional resilience. This Tier 2 group lesson for 4th graders features collaborative discussion and reflection activities in a 30-minute session.

In this brief session, students will explore the core elements of supportive relationships and engage in an activity to identify supportive figures in their lives. This lesson is important as it helps students recognize the value of supportive relationships in enhancing their well-being, fostering a sense of belonging, and building resilience.

This lesson introduces 4th-grade students to the concept of family beyond traditional definitions, focusing on single-parent households. Using the video 'Our Class is a Family,' students will explore how a classroom can be a family, emphasizing respect, kindness, and making connections. This lesson is important as it helps students understand diverse family structures and fosters a supportive classroom environment.

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.

This adapted lesson series empowers an 8th-grade female student with ID-Mild to build foundational self-advocacy skills. It focuses on identifying emotions, making simple positive choices, and using her voice effectively in daily situations. Each session will be individualized, approximately 15 minutes long, with concrete examples, visual supports, and ample practice. This is a Tier 3 support.

In this 45-minute Kindergarten lesson, students will explore how families shape our behaviors, attitudes, and opinions, identify different family structures, and learn ways to show respect for all families. Understanding family diversity builds empathy and community in the classroom. (Tier 1, 1 session, 45 minutes)

An individualized plan for families needing intensive social service navigation, providing tailored contacts, schedules, and follow-up plans to empower 9th grade families. This Tier 3 lesson supports one-on-one engagement over a 30-minute session, guiding families through community resources and service navigation.

A 60-minute individual session for Benjamin to strengthen executive function skills—task initiation, sustained attention, flexible transitions, emotional regulation, working memory, and self-monitoring—using visual supports, interactive activities, and reflection. This targeted Tier 3 support will help Benjamin build foundational life skills for academic and personal success.

Learners will explore the importance of having a support network and how to effectively build and utilize one for managing paranoia. The lesson includes group discussions, personal reflection, and practical strategies to help build a strong support system.

This individual behavior support plan helps 6th grade students break challenging behaviors into manageable steps, celebrate incremental wins, and build momentum for positive change. Over one 30-minute session, students will learn a step-by-step strategy, track progress with a chart, reflect in a journal, and understand rubrics to self-assess growth.

This 30-minute individualized lesson helps undergraduate students with cognitive disabilities understand and practice key skills for building and maintaining friendships. It focuses on practical steps and clear communication.

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.

In these two hands-on, kindergarten-friendly sessions, students will create a class “Family Book” that highlights family roles and responsibilities. Through reading, discussion, games, and activities, children learn what responsibility means and practice simple steps for helping at home and school. This lesson builds social-emotional skills, community, and real-life habits.

In this single-session lesson, 2nd graders will explore the idea of family and community, learning how we all play important roles and support one another. Students will develop social-emotional skills as they identify different family structures, community helpers, and their own place in these networks. This foundational lesson builds empathy, respect, and a sense of belonging.

In this engaging 1st-grade lesson, students will explore the concept of support systems by identifying the people in their lives who help them. This lesson is important as it fosters emotional awareness and helps students recognize the importance of seeking help and building relationships. The session will last 30 minutes and include a fun game to reinforce learning.

A 10-session Tier 3 individual lesson series designed for a 4-year-old boy to build coping skills and friendship skills through engaging activities. Each 10-minute session focuses on one targeted skill, giving the teacher clear guidance and ready-to-use materials to support communication and social development.

This lesson introduces students to the core concepts of peer support and allyship, empowering them to create a more inclusive and supportive classroom and community. Students will learn practical strategies for showing up for their peers and understanding diverse perspectives. Designed for K-12 students, this one-hour lesson can be adapted across grade levels for a single session.

In this 15-minute interactive activity, 10th-grade parents explore key executive functioning skills and mental health strategies to support their teens at home. Engaging hands-on tasks and reflective discussion empower parents with practical tools for organizing, planning, and stress management.

In this 30-minute, grade-appropriate lesson, students explore family dynamics by identifying roles, relationships, and traditions within their own families. Understanding family structures helps students appreciate diversity and develop social awareness.

In this 90-minute session, adult learners with disabilities will explore a structured decision-making model to gain confidence and independence. This individualized, Tier 3 lesson provides practical tools and personalized support for real-life choices in areas like daily living, finances, and personal goals.

This 90-minute individualized lesson empowers a 20-year-old autistic male to identify, locate, and utilize essential community resources, fostering independence and self-advocacy. It focuses on practical skills for navigating support systems in his local area.

A collection of three 30-minute Tier 2 counseling sessions for middle schoolers to kick off the school year confidently, build community, set personal goals, and manage stress. Includes fully scripted lesson plans, slides, activities, and handouts so counselors can deliver engaging support with minimal prep.

A 50-minute individualized coaching session for 8th grade students to help families identify strengths and develop coping strategies. This Tier 3 lesson provides targeted support for students facing personal or academic challenges, guiding them through self-reflection and action planning.

This lesson introduces students to the core concepts of peer support and allyship, empowering them to build a supportive community. Students will learn practical strategies to offer and receive support, and how to stand up for others. Designed for Middle School and High School Students, this lesson is 1 session long and takes approximately 60 minutes.