Core Groups
Tier 2 Curriculum for Middle & High School Students
Small Group Curriculum Topics
Core Foundations
Core Foundations
Tier 2 Small Group Curriculum for Middle and High School Students
Everything you need to confidently launch, lead, and promote a group, packaged and ready to go. From session plans to consent forms and marketing materials, we’ve made running a group simple, effective, and stress-free.
Unit Description
Beyond is a counselor-approved, trauma-aware small group curriculum designed to help adolescents overcome the negative self-perceptions and behavioral patterns shaped by their environment, past experiences, or peer dynamics.
Through six intentionally structured sessions, students explore identity, impulse control, judgment, mental health spirals, past trauma, and self-doubt, all within a supportive and peer-connected setting.
Beyond equips group leaders with the tools to help students move from survival to self-efficacy.
Unit Outline
Intro Session
Beyond Labels
Beyond the Impulse
Beyond Judgmental
Beyond The Spiral
Beyond The Past
Beyond Doubt
About This Curriculum
✔️ Ideal for Middle and High School Tier 2 Groups
✔️ Includes Everything You Need to Promote & Facilitate a Small Group
✔️ Developed by Licensed Mental Health Professionals & Educators
✔️ SEL-Aligned and Trauma-Informed
✔️ Includes Session Plans, Handouts, Consent Forms, Marketing Materials, & Portal Access
Core Groups is a Tier 2 small group curriculum designed for schools, counselors, therapy groups, and other small group interventions. It provides structured yet flexible sessions that help students build resilience, develop critical thinking skills, and navigate challenges in a supportive environment. With engaging activities and real-world connections, Core Groups empowers students to grow in safe and supportive environment.
What’s Included
Core Groups Curriculum™ provides:
Introduction Session Plan for the Facilitator
Six-Session Plans for the Facilitator
Six-Session PDF Handouts for Participants
Six-Session Core Challenge Cards for Participants
Core Groups™ Facilitation Guide for Small Groups
Access to Core Groups Online Portal for easy access to digital materials
Pre & Post Assessments
Marketing Materials:
Customizable Flyers*
Social Media Image
Participant Invitation Card
*Flyers are customizable to add your own logo, contact info, and group details.
Plus
Letter & Consent Form for Parents
Introduction Letter for Participants
Unit Contributor: Greg Sommers, Founder, CEO, LPC, Lead Facilitator for The Core Project
Greg Sommers
Greg Sommers is a team building, training, and facilitation expert. Greg specializes in school staff development, curriculum, and student leadership. His programs and workshops are designed to provide individuals with dynamic and insightful experiences that produce true and lasting growth from the inside out. Greg offers a variety of support for schools to increase resilience, build connections, and enhance safe and secure climates that support student well-being and academic success. Greg has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Montana State University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Idaho. He has served schools for over 25 years.
Mental Health Skills
Tier 2 Small Group Curriculum for Middle and High School Students
Everything you need to confidently launch, lead, and promote a group, packaged and ready to go. From session plans to consent forms and marketing materials, we’ve made running a group simple, effective, and stress-free.
Unit Description
Train Your Brain is a counselor-approved, trauma-aware small group curriculum designed to help adolescents build emotional regulation, reshape unhelpful thinking patterns, and strengthen self-belief.
Across six intentionally designed sessions, students explore stress responses, perspective-taking, focus and attention, emotional agility, self-talk, and confidence, gaining practical tools to navigate challenges and take control of their mental and emotional wellbeing.
Unit Outline
Unflipping the Lid
Power of Perspective
Filter & Focus
Emotional Agility
Critic to Coach
Train Your Brain for Confidence
About This Curriculum
✔️ Ideal for Middle and High School Tier 2 Groups
✔️ Includes Everything You Need to Promote & Facilitate a Small Group
✔️ Developed by Licensed Mental Health Professionals & Educators
✔️ SEL-Aligned and Trauma-Informed
✔️ Includes Session Plans, Handouts, Consent Forms, Marketing Materials, & Portal Access
Core Groups is a Tier 2 small group curriculum designed for schools, counselors, therapy groups, and other small group interventions. It provides structured yet flexible sessions that help students build resilience, develop critical thinking skills, and navigate challenges in a supportive environment. With engaging activities and real-world connections, Core Groups empowers students to grow in safe and supportive environment.
What’s Included
Core Groups Curriculum™ provides:
Introduction Session Plan for the Facilitator
Six-Session Plans for the Facilitator
Six-Session PDF Handouts for Participants
Six-Session Core Challenge Cards for Participants
Core Groups™ Facilitation Guide for Small Groups
Access to Core Groups Online Portal for easy access to digital materials
Pre & Post Assessments
Marketing Materials:
Customizable Flyers*
Social Media Image
Participant Invitation Card
*Flyers are customizable to add your own logo, contact info, and group details.
Plus
Letter & Consent Form for Parents
Introduction Letter for Participants
Unit Contributor: Erin Roos, Secondary Educator, Mental Performance Coach
Erin Roos
Erin Roos has spent the past 20 years working with young adults as a secondary educator and over 30 years as a coach. A former Division I athlete and founder of Slingshot Performance Coaching, Erin helps athletes develop the mental tools they need to regulate emotions, perform under pressure, and consistently unlock their peak potential.
Relationships
Tier 2 Small Group Curriculum for Middle and High School Students
Everything you need to confidently launch, lead, and promote a group, packaged and ready to go. From session plans to consent forms and marketing materials, we’ve made running a group simple, effective, and stress-free.
Unit Description
Your Inner Circle is a counselor-approved, trauma-aware small group curriculum designed to help adolescents evaluate how their closest relationships influence their identity, choices, and self-worth.
Through six intentionally structured sessions, students explore peer influence, independent thinking, values-based decision-making, trust-building, setting boundaries, and the power of mentorship, all within a safe and supportive group environment.
Unit Outline
Circle of Influence
Independent Thinking
Setting Boundaries
Tuning Into Trust
Stepping Away or Leaning In
Completing the Circle
About This Curriculum
✔️ Ideal for Middle and High School Small Groups
✔️ Includes Everything You Need to Promote & Facilitate a Group
✔️ Developed by Licensed Mental Health Professionals & Educators
✔️ SEL-Aligned and Trauma-Informed
✔️ Includes Session Plans, Handouts, Consent Forms, Marketing Materials, & Portal Access
Core Groups is a Tier 2 small group curriculum designed for schools, counselors, therapy groups, and other small group interventions. It provides structured yet flexible sessions that help students build resilience, develop critical thinking skills, and navigate challenges in a supportive environment. With engaging activities and real-world connections, Core Groups empowers students to grow in safe and supportive environment.
What’s Included
Core Groups Curriculum™ provides:
Introduction Session Plan for the Facilitator
Six-Session Plans for the Facilitator
Six-Session PDF Handouts for Participants
Six-Session Core Challenge Cards for Participants
Core Groups™ Facilitation Guide for Small Groups
Access to Core Groups Online Portal for easy access to digital materials
Pre & Post Assessments
Marketing Materials:
Customizable Flyers*
Social Media Image
Participant Invitation Card
*Flyers are customizable to add your own logo, contact info, and group details.
Plus
Letter & Consent Form for Parents
Introduction Letter for Participants
Unit Contributor: Dr. Randy Russell, Superintendent, Author, Speaker
Dr. Randy Russell
Dr. Randy Russell is a seasoned educator, leader, and mentor with a lifelong passion for supporting students, staff, and communities. With over 37 years of experience in education, he brings deep expertise in leadership development, team building, and cultivating school culture. As a longtime school superintendent, Dr. Russell is known for fostering environments rooted in excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth. Outside of his professional endeavors, he enjoys golf, reading, and staying active. His mission is to empower, inspire, and positively impact as many lives as possible through education and leadership.
Modern Life
Tier 2 Small Group Curriculum for Middle and High School Students
Everything you need to confidently launch, lead, and promote a small group, packaged and ready to go. From session plans to consent forms and marketing materials, we’ve made running a group simple, effective, and stress-free.
Unit Description
Digital Wellness is a counselor-supported, student-centered small group curriculum designed to help adolescents take ownership of their digital lives and cultivate healthier relationships with technology.
Through six thoughtfully designed sessions, students explore the psychological and emotional effects of screen time, social media, and digital design—while building self-awareness and habits that support mental well-being and intentional tech use.
Unit Outline
Digital Wellness
Inside the Digital Design
Breaking the Thought Loop
Building Tech Habits
Social Feed & Self-Worth
Designing Digital Balance
About This Curriculum
✔️ Ideal for Middle and High School Tier 2 Groups
✔️ Includes Everything You Need to Promote & Facilitate a Small Group
✔️ Developed by Licensed Mental Health Professionals & Educators
✔️ SEL-Aligned and Trauma-Informed
✔️ Includes Session Plans, Handouts, Consent Forms, Marketing Materials, & Portal Access
Core Groups is a Tier 2 small group curriculum designed for schools, counselors, therapy groups, and other small group interventions. It provides structured yet flexible sessions that help students build resilience, develop critical thinking skills, and navigate challenges in a supportive environment. With engaging activities and real-world connections, Core Groups empowers students to grow in safe and supportive environment.
What’s Included
Core Groups Curriculum™ provides:
Introduction Session Plan for the Facilitator
Six-Session Plans for the Facilitator
Six-Session PDF Handouts for Participants
Six-Session Core Challenge Cards for Participants
Core Groups™ Facilitation Guide for Small Groups
Access to Core Groups Online Portal for easy access to digital materials
Pre & Post Assessments
Marketing Materials:
Customizable Flyers*
Social Media Image
Participant Invitation Card
*Flyers are customizable to add your own logo, contact info, and group details.
Plus
Letter & Consent Form for Parents
Introduction Letter for Participants
Unit Contributor: Tyson Durbin, MEd, LCPC, LMHC
Tyson Durbin
As a former competitive gamer during the golden age of digital development, Tyson has seen both the powerful benefits and serious challenges of life online. Blending personal experience as a gamer, coach, husband, and father with professional expertise as a licensed professional counselor since 2016, he brings a unique perspective to the intersection of technology and mental health. With stress now recognized as one of the world’s top health concerns, he believes our relationship with digital media plays a critical role in how we manage pressure, connect with others, and care for ourselves. His mission is to equip young people and their families with the tools and insight to develop a more intentional, balanced, and healthy digital life through the practice of mindful digital wellness.
Topics in Development
We’re actively developing the following units, scheduled to unlock in 2026:
Enduring (Doing Hard Things)
Career Development Skills (Getting a Job)