Social Services

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

In this 30-minute Tier 2 professional learning session, teachers and administrators will explore the evolving role of school social workers, collaborate on leveraging their expertise to support student well-being, and plan actionable strategies to integrate social-emotional supports into daily practice. This session strengthens team-based interventions and enhances student outcomes.

A 90-minute Tier 1 parent workshop designed to equip parents with strategies to support their shy, anxious, or aggressive children socially. This session introduces practical communication techniques, activity-based learning, and real-life scenarios to foster social skills at home and in the community.

In this 50-minute adult class, learners will explore and compare the features of various social services to foster informed choices and peer discussions about best fits for family needs. This lesson helps participants navigate community resources effectively and build confidence in accessing support.

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 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.

A personalized 30-minute one-on-one session for 9th graders with the social worker to develop self-advocacy skills. The student will identify personal needs, practice respectful communication, and create a SMART goal-based action plan. This targeted support builds confidence and independence for academic and social challenges.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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 120-minute, one-session lesson focuses on enhancing advocacy skills for Kenny, an adult with a disability, to successfully maintain and advance in his first job at Burlington Coat Factory. It will equip him with practical strategies to communicate his needs and goals effectively in the workplace. This lesson is tailored for an individual (Tier 3).

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.

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.

In this 6-session series, students will build self-advocacy skills to express emotions and apply coping strategies with confidence. Perfect for individual social work support, each 30-minute session provides targeted practice so students can advocate for themselves in 80% of real-life situations within 6–8 weeks.

In this 30-minute session, social workers guide parents through a structured biopyschosocial intake form for Boy & Girls Clubs members. This intake is crucial for building a holistic understanding of each child’s background and needs, ensuring personalized support.

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.

A one-session, 30-minute individual intervention for adults focused on supporting a stepson struggling with depression and gambling. This targeted session guides caregivers through understanding, communicating, and applying evidence-based behavioral strategies to foster hope, establish boundaries, and promote healthy coping. It equips participants with practical tools to intervene effectively and compassionately.

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.

In this 90-minute Tier 1 parent workshop, participants will learn strategies to support their children in forming and maintaining healthy friendships. Parents will leave with practical tools to guide conversations about social skills and conflict resolution.

A two-session individualized support lesson for a 7th grader with ADHD targeting executive functioning skills and peer conflict resolution in 20-minute sessions. This will help the student improve homework organization and social interactions through tailored activities and assessments.

In this 90-minute Tier 3 parent session, participants will learn how to recognize signs of peer pressure in their child, develop strategies for support, and practice communication techniques. This session empowers parents to confidently guide their child through social challenges at home and school.

In this 30-minute lesson, 7th graders will explore the role of social work, understand how social workers support individuals and communities, and reflect on empathy and advocacy skills. This foundational lesson builds awareness of social justice, encourages emotional intelligence, and highlights real-life applications of social work in everyday life.

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.

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.

A 30-minute presentation designed to educate military caregivers on self-care, compassion fatigue, and burnout. The goal is to empower caregivers with knowledge and practical strategies to manage their well-being effectively.

In this 30-minute 7th-grade lesson, students explore the role of social workers and practice fundamental skills like empathy, active listening, and problem-solving. Understanding social work empowers students to support friends and community members facing challenges. This Tier 1 lesson includes interactive activities, a real-life case scenario, and reflection exercises.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

A 90-minute Tier 2 session for parents on using visuals and schedules to support child learning and behavior. This workshop helps parents understand benefits, create simple visuals, and implement effective schedules at home.

This 30-minute, Tier 3 individual lesson helps a 9th-grade student and social worker establish rapport and understand each other's roles and expectations. It's crucial for fostering a supportive relationship and ensuring the student feels comfortable accessing support. Designed for one-on-one interaction.

In this 20-minute lesson, K-5 students will be introduced to the role of the school social worker. Students will learn how social workers support their well-being, build trust through discussion and an interactive activity, and complete a worksheet to reflect on who they can talk to at school. This foundational lesson fosters a sense of safety and community awareness.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

A 3-session counseling curriculum for a 4th grade student with an emotional disability to identify feelings, learn coping strategies, and practice cooperative play. Each 30-minute session builds safety and routine to support engagement and skill mastery.

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 focuses on preparing exceptional children for entering the workforce by enhancing their understanding of resume writing, cover letters, and financial literacy. Through experiential and game-based learning, students will engage in activities that simulate real-world scenarios, fostering skills necessary for employment. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with practical tools and confidence to navigate the job market effectively.

In this 6-session individual series, Shadi will explore strategies for responsible decision-making to improve his choices at school. Through guided discussions, targeted worksheets, and personalized lesson plans, Shadi will gain self-awareness, problem-solving tools, and real-world practice in a supportive one-on-one setting.

This lesson introduces Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) to teachers, principals, and staff, highlighting its importance for both adult well-being and student success. It covers key SEL competencies and practical integration strategies over one 60-minute session. Investing in SEL for staff creates a more supportive and effective school environment for everyone.

In this lesson, students will learn effective ways to support a friend who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts and how to seek help. This is crucial as students are at an age where mental health issues can arise, and knowing how to properly respond can save lives.

In this 60-minute Tier 1 parent workshop, participants will learn practical strategies to support middle schoolers in managing stress and emotions. Engaging activities and discussions will empower parents to strengthen emotional connections, foster resilience, and create a supportive home 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.

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.

This lesson focuses on teaching 3rd-grade students the importance of friendship and peer support for mental wellness. Through interactive activities and discussions, students will learn how to identify qualities of a good friend, understand the value of supporting peers, and practice empathy. This lesson is crucial for fostering a supportive classroom environment and helping students develop essential social-emotional skills.