Break-Out Sessions tailored to each of the following groups, that your school/district may choose to incorporate (on top of the assemblies above). You may choose to do one, some, or all of the following break out sessions, to ensure messages are being re-enforced and specific topic areas are covered with the entire school community, for 1) Teachers/TA’s/Coaches, 2) Building & District-Level Administrators & Supervisors, 3) Guidance Counselors/Social Workers/School Psychologists/School Nurses,  4) School Security Guards/Custodians/Aides/Secretarial Staff, 5) Specific Student Groups, 6) Parents (typically done through voluntary night sessions, after work hours).

The #SameHere Curriculum was developed by a panel of experts with decades of experience in both psychology and education. It aims to educate students on the science of stress and trauma, their impact on the mind and body, and how to recognize the signs and symptoms that signal the need for support.

The curriculum also demystifies mental health terminology, ensuring students understand what to look out for and how to address these concerns by asking for help. Topics include terms like Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and OCD, helping students recognize these conditions in themselves and others, and understand when it’s time to seek assistance based on their symptoms.

While the curriculum covers these key terms, its main focus is on the real-world challenges that everyone faces and how they can affect mental health.

The curriculum is interactive, featuring video clips from Alliance Members to reinforce important topics. It also includes illustrations, animations, and collaborative exercises to optimize learning and engagement. By involving Alliance Members, we help normalize these conversations, making it socially acceptable to discuss mental health in schools and with peers.

Additionally, the #SameHere Scale, referenced on the "Programs" page, is introduced as a tool for students and teachers to communicate their emotional well-being. This can be accessed either through the curriculum itself or as a standalone app. The app allows teachers and students to track how they’re feeling over time (daily, weekly, monthly) and promotes open conversations about mental health. Schools can also request large #SameHere Scales to display in classrooms for more visibility.

Daily Release & Rewiring Exercise taught to a group of teachers, administrator, and student leaders (selected by each school) for them champion and implement for a few minutes per day with the full school population to reduce stress, elevate moods, and raise overall performance. We call these exercises “STARR” Exercises (Stress & Trauma, Active Release & Rewiring).  We deliver training for these types of exercises directly with your school community. We also have STARR Exercise Courses, for leaders in your group to learn directly, in a self-paced format from the top experts in mind/body science and modalities.  You can even access STARR Exercise Cards before we begin to work together.  Taking it to the next step, we help schools build STARR Exercise “Gym for the Brain” rooms.

E) #SameHere Student-Led Mental Health Clubs where we work with a group of students that the school selects, as well as a board of at least one teacher/admin. selected by the school.  Your student leaders are your biggest advocates for change, on an on-going, daily basis.