30-Minute Groups: Online Safety - by Raychelle Cassada Lohmann (Paperback)

About the Book

Teach ASCA-aligned skills in thirty-minute lessons for small group or classroom instruction. Everything you need, with minimal prep time and no extra materials required! Topics include technology use, protecting your information, sextortion, emotional safety, being kind online, avoiding online predators, and more.

Book Synopsis

Are you ready to equip your students with the digital skills they need to thrive in the online world?

In today's interconnected world, online safety is more crucial than ever. Our Online Safety for Middle and High School curriculum provides the tools and strategies to empower your students to navigate the digital landscape responsibly.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Engaging Activities: Interactive exercises and discussions spark interest and critical thinking.
• Real-World Scenarios: Relatable examples help students understand the potential risks and consequences of online behavior.
• Practical Tips: Students learn essential skills for protecting their privacy, avoiding cyberbullying, communicating respectfully, and recognizing online scams.
• Ethical Considerations: The curriculum promotes ethical online behavior and digital citizenship.
• Flexible Format: The lessons can be adapted to fit various classroom settings and group sizes.

Topics Include:

• Technology Use
• Protecting Your Information
• Sextortion
• Emotional Safety
• Being Kind Online
• Online Predators

What's Inside:

• 10 Comprehensive Lessons: Each lesson includes clear objectives, engaging activities, discussion prompts, and reflection questions.
• Permission and Completion Letters to send to caregivers
• Attendance Logs
• Pre- and Post-Surveys to measure the success of the programming
• Results Template to share with interested parties

Equip your students with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the digital age. Protect their future, empower their minds.

Review Quotes

Students who participate in an Online Safety group are better equipped to deal with the constant barriers and pressures they may face in the online community. Participating in a group helps normalize experiences and strengthen positive peer relationships. This is a great resource for anyone wanting to educate, empower and protect our youth.

Brittany Smith
School Counselor

The internet has come a long way since I was dialing up on AOL, kicking my brother off by getting in the phone, and downloading songs in Napster hoping the FBI didn't come knocking. While there are plenty of amazing aspects to the internet, it also comes with its fair share of risks. It can be overwhelming to stay on top of everything happening online and find ways to keep our students safe. That's why I'm so grateful for resources like the one from NCYI. Middle and high school counselors, this one is especially for you!

Laura Filtness
School Counselor

About the Author

Raychelle Cassada Lohmann, Ph.D., is a counselor educator, clinical mental health counselor, school counselor, and international author of numerous books. Raychelle has expertise in a wide range of issues affecting children and adolescents, from anger and aggression to anxiety and depression to sexual trauma and bullying. Raychelle attended North Carolina State University, receiving her B.A. in psychology, her M.S. in counselor education, and her Ph.D. in counseling and counselor education. With 25 years in the counseling profession, Raychelle has devoted much of her time to working with children, adolescents, parents, and educators.

Raychelle is a licensed clinical mental health counselor supervisor and licensed school counselor in NC. She is also a licensed professional counselor in SC. Additionally, Raychelle is an EMDR-certified provider and holds the following certifications: Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (BCTMH), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF).