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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, LPC, 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.
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, LPC, 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.