Small Group Counseling Curriculum for Middle and High School Students
Train Your Brain is a counselor-approved, trauma-aware small group counseling 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.
Ideal for Tier 2 counseling interventions, Train Your Brain equips group leaders with the strategies to guide students from reactivity to resilience—helping them respond with intention, self-awareness, and growing confidence.
Unit Outline
Unflipping the Lid
Power of Perspective
Filter & Focus
Emotional Agility
Critic to Coach
Train Your Brain for Confidence
Author: Erin Roos, Secondary Educator, Mental Performance Coach
✔️ Ideal for Middle and High School Counseling Groups
✔️ Ready-to-Use, No Prep Required
✔️ Created by Licensed Mental Health Professionals & Educators
✔️ SEL-Aligned and Trauma-Informed
✔️ Includes Lesson Plans, Handouts, Consent Forms & Portal Access
Core Groups is a Tier 2 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.
Core Groups Curriculum™ includes:
6-Session Lesson Plans for the Facilitator
6-Session PDF Handouts for Participants
6-Session Core Challenge Cards for Participants
Core Groups™ Facilitation Guide for Small Groups
Access to Core 2 Online Portal for easy access to digital materials
Pre & Post Assessments
Plus
Information & Consent Form for Parents
Introduction for Participants
Small Group Counseling Curriculum for Middle and High School Students
Train Your Brain is a counselor-approved, trauma-aware small group counseling 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.
Ideal for Tier 2 counseling interventions, Train Your Brain equips group leaders with the strategies to guide students from reactivity to resilience—helping them respond with intention, self-awareness, and growing confidence.
Unit Outline
Unflipping the Lid
Power of Perspective
Filter & Focus
Emotional Agility
Critic to Coach
Train Your Brain for Confidence
Author: Erin Roos, Secondary Educator, Mental Performance Coach
✔️ Ideal for Middle and High School Counseling Groups
✔️ Ready-to-Use, No Prep Required
✔️ Created by Licensed Mental Health Professionals & Educators
✔️ SEL-Aligned and Trauma-Informed
✔️ Includes Lesson Plans, Handouts, Consent Forms & Portal Access
Core Groups is a Tier 2 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.
Core Groups Curriculum™ includes:
6-Session Lesson Plans for the Facilitator
6-Session PDF Handouts for Participants
6-Session Core Challenge Cards for Participants
Core Groups™ Facilitation Guide for Small Groups
Access to Core 2 Online Portal for easy access to digital materials
Pre & Post Assessments
Plus
Information & Consent Form for Parents
Introduction for Participants
