Break-Out Sessions (delivered through Workshop settings) are tailored to each of the following groups, below, that your school/district may choose to incorporate (on top of the assemblies above). You can think of these as "Professional Development" workshops for staff and "Town Halls" for parents, that re-enforce each Pillar's "Presentation" portion from above, that you choose to bring #SameHere in, to work with you on.  You may want to do one, some, or all of the following break out sessions (individually, or all together), 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) Parents (typically done through voluntary night session "Town Halls" after work hours, and both in-person, with a video link option).  Our preference is to work with these adults in the school community, before we do the assemblies with the students, above, even if it is just the day before. However, we understand limitations with scheduling. 

Through our A) Presentation Assemblies, B) Professional Development Workshops, and C) Implementation Sessions to bring key concepts back into classes or offices, we teach the principles of the #SameHere Scale to establish a common language for check-ins, helping to cement the reality that mental health lives on a continuum, for everyone.  Then, daily "Release & Rewiring Exercises" are taught to groups of teachers, administrator, and student leaders (selected by each school) for them champion with the full school population to reduce stress, promote emotional regulation, and raise overall performance. We call these exercises “STARR” Exercises (Stress & Trauma, Active Release & Rewiring).  We deliver trainings (in these Workshop and Implementation settings) 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. We also have developed an app that is our "Train the Trainer" tool, so that the concepts we work with you on in each Pillar, and the "track and act" that comes with the #SameHere Scale Continuum, and STARR Exercises, is imbedded into your school culture.

The #SameHere Curriculum was developed by a panel of experts with decades of experience in both psychology and education. It educates students on the science of stress and trauma, their impact on specific physical parts of the mind and body, and how to recognize the signs and symptoms that signal the need for support. These concepts are re-enforced through the assembly programs and Pillars mentioned above.

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. 

While the curriculum covers these key concepts, 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 concepts are re-enforced as a tool for students and teachers to communicate more effectively around their emotional well-being. This can be accessed either through the curriculum itself or as the 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. 

The Pillars (in-person, assemblies and professional development workshops) and the Curriculum (in-class guided topics led by your teachers) complement one another, but do not have to be used together.  

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. They serve as your boots-on-the-ground change agents as you are continuing to shape your school's culture and climate.