counseling lessons

AMI LESSON 2/09/2023

Gratitude

START: Timothy Richard Tebow is an American football player who previously played 3 seasons in the National Football League as a quarterback for the Denver Broncos and New York Jets. He was recently inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame.

tim-tebow.pdf

Reflection

Words have power! How could this quote inspire people?
How could this quote apply to your own life?
What is 1 way to start and end your day in Gratitude?

ACTIVITY: Mirror, Mirror, Flip!

Gratitude for You and Me!

Lesson 1

I can show empathy by connecting with others and understanding their feelings.

I can use the 3 steps in The Tree of Choices to resolve conflict.

Purposefull People Empathy Week 1

Lesson 2: Students will learn about and plan 3 ways to practice meaningful Kindness.

Empathy Week 2

Fillable Communication Style Reflection Worksheets1.pdf

Lesson Starter

communication styles examples.pdf

List of Communication Styles

Communication Styles

Communication Styles Think-Pair-Share

Fillable Communication Styles in the Media Evaluation Sheet2.pdf

Lesson Practice

Media Example #1

Media Example #2

grade 4 assertive.pdf

Home Link

Lesson 2: Using I-Messages for Effective Communication

I can use I-messages to communicate in an assertive way.

The Power of I-Messages

I-Feel Messages (1) (1) example.pdf

I Messages Example

I-Feel Messages (1).pdf

Creating an I-Message

I messages practice cell phone.pdf

I-Messages

I Messages Practice-Home Link

Unit 2: Anti-bullying

Lesson 1: I can choose to help stop bullying by being an upstander and defender instead of a bystander.

Anti Bullying Rules

Be An Upstander Video

Storyboard.pdf

Storyboard Activity

Storyboard Example

3rd-Grade-Home-Links anti bullying bystander.pdf

Home Link

Lesson 2: I can show empathy by understanding how others are thinking and feeling. This is called perspective-taking.

Storyboard Share-Outs

Read Aloud

Empathy_Poster.pdf

empathyactivitypdf.pdf

Putting Yourself In Someone Else's Shoes

Applying the Skill

Unit 3: Emotion Management

Lesson 1: Introduction to Emotion Management (Distance Learning)

Video Lesson

Practice Activity

Lesson 2: Calming Strategies

Calming Strategies (1).pdf

Calming Strategies Note-Taking Sheet

Calming Strategies

Calming Strategies Activity and Discussion

How to Practice Belly Breathing

Let's Practice!

Unit 4: Problem Solving

Lesson 1: Dealing with Feelings

I can stop and notice what I am thinking before I make a choice.

I can slow down and get calm before I try to solve a problem.

I can find the best and most helpful way of thinking so that I can make good choices.

CognitiveBehavioralTherapyModel-1.pdf

Cognitive Behavioral Model

CLICK HERE for story example

Let's Practice!

CBT example.pdf

Mrs. Swisher's Example

CBTWorksheetClueSnooping-1.pdf

Student Application

Lesson 2: Size of the Problem

I can identify the size of my problem.

I can understand that the size of my problem and my reaction should be the same size.

I can identify different ways that I can react to my problem.

I can choose a consequence for my problem that is safe and respectful.

Does the reaction match the size of the problem?

Let's Practice!

BUMP: Small Problem

HILL: Medium Sized Problem

MOUNTAIN: Big Problem

Copy of My Safe Side Adult.pdf

Independent Practice

Unit 5: Safety

Lesson 1: I'm In Charge

I know how to respond when a stranger knocks on the door.
I know how to react when a stranger approaches me on the street.
I know how to stay safe when I'm online or on social media.
I know how to respond when me or someone I know is being bullied

IM IN CHARGE Video.mp4

I'm In Charge

Video

I'm In Charge Booklet (English).pdf

Student Booklet

Lesson 2: The Always Ask First Rule

Identify how to apply the Always Ask First Rule in response to scenarios
Identify how to use the Ways to Stay Safe in response to scenarios

ways-to-stay-safe-mini-poster.pdf

WHAT IF GAME

Your friend invites you over to play basketball at his house.
Your neighbor wants to give you some fresh-baked cookies.
Someone wants to give you money to help him load a box into his car.

Story and Discussion

Zamia and The Chess Club

Let's Practice

Imagine you’re playing at the park. A man comes rushing up to you saying his dog ran off and he needs help catching her right away! He asks you if you can please help him catch his dog before she gets lost or hit by a car. The man looks really worried. He needs your help right now!

Imagine you’re playing your favorite online game on a computer at the library. Another player sends you a message. She wants you to give her your phone number so she can call and talk to you. This person has always been very friendly.

Imagine you’re just finishing your weekly piano lesson. You’re supposed to go straight home afterward, but your piano teacher asks you to stay and practice some more.

Imagine your friend invites you to go to the mall with him. His older sister will drive you there and bring you home in a couple of hours.

Review: Why do you need to always ask first before going somewhere, doing something, or accepting something from someone, even if you think it seems safe?

Lesson 3: Unsafe and Unwanted Touches

Understand the difference between unsafe and unwanted touches
Identify and refuse unsafe and unwanted touches in response to scenarios

Today you’ll hear a story about a girl who is dealing with an unwanted touch. As you listen to the story, think about how the girl is deciding what touches are okay for her.

Kim’s family has a plan for what to do about unwanted touches. Point to the top illustration. Kim’s mom taught Kim a stop signal recently. “If anyone ever touches you in a way you don’t want, just make this signal,” she said. “If I see you making this stop signal, I will know the touch is unwanted, and I can help you refuse it.”

Kim knows if she uses her stop signal, her mom will help her refuse her grandpa’s unwanted touching.

Point to Kim’s hand. Kim decides to use her stop signal to ask her mom for help. Kim’s mom notices this signal, so she asks Kim’s grandpa to let Kim go. Kim’s mom explains to her grandpa that Kim is too big to sit on his lap. Kim offers to shake hands instead. Kim’s grandpa thinks this is a great idea, and the two of them shake hands.

Let's Practice!

Goal: to identify unsafe and unwanted touches and practice refusing in an assertive way.

An unsafe touch is any touch that hurts your body. An unwanted touch is any touch you don’t like or that makes you feel uncomfortable.

I’ll read a scenario.
You and your partner will work together to decide if the touching is unsafe or unwanted or neither.
When you and your partner have decided, stand up.
Take turns practicing what to say to refuse this touch. When you and your partner have both practiced, sit down.

Scenarios

You’re playing basketball with your older brother. He pushes you really hard when you have the ball.
Your mother’s friend kisses you on the cheek when you see her.
Another student keeps trying to tickle you. She’s trying to be funny.
Your neighbor pats you on the head and messes up your hair whenever he talks to you.

Review

Unit 6: Careers

Lesson 1: Career Paths and Exploration

I can explore my interests using a version of the Holland's Interest Inventory.

I can understand my interests to help me pursue enjoyment and satisfaction in my life as well as my future career.

Holland's Career Photo Quiz

Student Activity Sheet

Lesson 1: Career Paths and Exploration

Explain what workers do and need to know in various careers.
Gather information regarding training and education for a variety of careers.
Compare personal, ethical, and work habit skills needed for school success with those of workers in the community.