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Disciplined Planner

Building Friendships With Ease

Designed with educators, backed by psychology, and
easy to integrate into your school’s routine.

Plan Objectives

icons Strengthening Social Skills

Teach children how to connect with others and build meaningful friendships.

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Help children express their thoughts and feelings clearly in social situations.

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Encourage children to approach friendships with self-assurance and positivity.

icons Enhancing Conflict Resolution Skills

Equip children with tools to handle disagreements in a constructive way.

Why This Plan?

This plan addresses the following challenges by developing targeted skills

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My child does not care about others’ perspectives

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My child is uncomfortable saying, “No.”

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My child can not compromise with friends or siblings.

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My child has fears that overwhelm them

01Making New Friends in School or Social Settings

Guides children on how to introduce themselves, start conversations, and engage with peers.

02Learning to Express Themselves Clearly

Helps children communicate their feelings and thoughts openly in friendships.

03Handling Disagreements with Friends

Provides children with problem-solving strategies to resolve conflicts positively.

04Overcoming Social Anxiety and Self-Doubt

Builds children’s confidence in their ability to make and maintain friendships.

Real-Life Applications

How this plan's skills apply to real-world scenarios for everyday success

Courses Included

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Relationship Building Basics

Social

Relationship Management

Course Details:

Modules: 4 |

Lessons: 32

Trust: Develop the ability to build and maintain trust, strengthening supportive connections.

Benefits: Understand how healthy relationships enhance well-being and personal growth.

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Communication Foundations

Social

Effective Communication

Course Details:

Modules: 4 |

Lessons: 32

Effective Communication: Develop communication skills across multiple mediums for clearer interactions.

Active Listening: Enhance active listening and empathetic communication for better understanding.

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Conflict Resolution Foundations

Social

Conflict Resolution

Course Details:

Modules: 4 |

Lessons: 32

Strategies: Develop approaches to handle conflict constructively through communication and empathy.

Emotions: Manage emotions in conflict using mindfulness and positive self-talk.

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Confident You: Believe in Yourself

Emotional

Self-Confidence

Course Details:

Modules: 4 |

Lessons: 33

Discover Self-Belief: Understand how confidence transforms growth and relationships.

Master Positive Self-Talk: Replace self-doubt with empowering inner dialogue daily.

Meet the Course Creators

Kymberli Barker

Dr. Kymberli Barker

Relationship Building Basics

Conflict Resolution Foundations

Dr. Kymberli Barker

Relationship Building Basics

Conflict Resolution Foundations

Dr. Barker is the mother of two fantastic young men, and they are her priority in life. She holds degrees in biochemistry, math, forensics, and psychology. She is a consultant and a professor at multiple colleges, including the Citadel, and Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. She spent fifteen years in public education, prior. Her personal focus is child advocacy and she developed the Guardian ad Litem/(GAL)/CASA program for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. She is tribally and state sworn as a GAL. Her favorite thing is being a mom.

Kymberli Barker

Ali Dareneau

Relationship Building Basics

Conflict Resolution Foundations

Ali Dareneau

Relationship Building Basics

Conflict Resolution Foundations

Ms. Dareneau is an English teacher with dual degrees in Psychology and English Education, she enjoys helping students reach their potential, especially when it comes to English Language Arts. With over 16 years of classroom experience and working with education-based companies, she brings creativity and enthusiasm to the classroom and beyond. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2007 and completed her Masters's degree in English Education in 2013 which have both shaped her into the passionate educator she is today. Her professional experience as an English teacher, curriculum designer, and writer demonstrates her passion for reading and writing and solidifies her belief all students can strengthen their reading and writing skills no matter what level they begin their journey.

Kymberli Barker

Ashley Valentine

Communication Foundations

Ashley Valentine

Communication Foundations

Ashley Valentine is an energetic and creative teacher from the United States who has committed her career to facilitating engaging and unique experiences for learners. She has presented at technology conferences, attended international learning summits, and is deeply passionate about ensuring that learning is both fun and meaningful. She has incorporated escape rooms, social media, experiential learning models, and hands-on techniques to engage Generation Z and prepare for Generation Alpha. An avid learner herself, Ashley holds two degrees in education and engages regularly in professional development so that she can build upon strategies and be responsive to student needs.

Kymberli Barker

Dr. Lisabeth Medlock

Confident You: Believe in Yourself

Dr. Lisabeth Medlock

Confident You: Believe in Yourself

Dr. Medlock is a psychologist, ICF and Board Certified Coach and consultant with a mission to help people and organizations do better and be better. She serves as an advocate, solutions finder, change agent, and resource. For 30 years she has worked with public and nonprofit organizations, beginning in middle schools developing self-competence and conflict resolution programs. She has worked with over 100 organizations to improve their impact on the people and communities they serve. She has been a blogger for the Huffington Post, a TEDx speaker, an author, and has developed myriad curricula, training manuals, and self-help booklets.