Resources Implementation Guide: Single-Session Interventions (SSIs)

Support students with short, self-guided activities for reflection and skill-building.

Also see: How-To Navigate Resources for step-by-step instructions to preview, recommend, and track student completion.

Overall Triage Guidance

• Good to Go - Ask students to self-select a resource as a supplemental activity
• Could Benefit - Recommend an SSI, then touch base in person briefly
• Urgent - Prioritize in-person follow-up; SSI can complement or reinforce direct support

Quick Start

1. Identify who could benefit from resources. This could include:
   • Caseload students who you know could benefit from your in-person interactions, or who were triaged under “Could Benefit” from your homepage.
   • In monitoring, students who indicate a specific need (under additional filters)
   • *For Premium: In Insights, a group of students showing similar patterns
   • *For Premium: In Discovery, students indicating a specific need

Tip 1: Start with students open to self-guided help or who’ve asked “what can I do on my own?”

2. Match specific intervention to specific student(s)
   • Open Resources
   • Read the SSI description and focus area. See the catalogue below as a summary:

Resource Title (SSI)	Student Need	Skill Focus
Family Dynamics	Family Issues	Calm Mantras
Peer Conflict	Peer Issues Bullying	4 Responses Toolkit
Body Neutrality	Body Image	Mindset Shift Action Plan
Guide to Bullying	Bullying	6 Safety Moves
Navigating Change	(General) Anxiety Stress	Circle of Control
Soft Smile	Academic Pressure Anxiety Stress	Facial Feedback Hypothesis
Reframing	(General) Anxiety Stress	Practice of Reframing
Digital Wellbeing	(General) Digital Wellness	3 As of Mindfulness:   Awareness, Advancement, Authenticity
Gratitude	(General) Anxiety Stress	3 As of Mindfulness:   Awareness, Advancement, Authenticity
Self-Harm**	Negative Thought Spiral Self-Harm	Calming Parasympathetic Nervous System
Safety Plan**	Suicidal Ideation	Creating a Safety Plan

**These SSIs are educator-recommended only. They are not visible to students in their "For You" page.  

• Preview the activity to confirm it fits the students’ immediate need (see How-To Preview a Resource).
• Recommend the SSI to students (see How-To Recommend a Resource).

Tip 2: Drive engagement by inserting a note to students, like “I noticed in your latest check-in you’ve been dealing with [peer conflict]. This short activity walks through [naming feelings + planning a next step]—try it this week and we’ll debrief on Friday.”

3. Monitor and Follow Up
   • Check completion of the SSIs you recommend
   • Invite student voice with a quick thumbs-up, a 1-2 sentence reflection for an exit ticket, or escalate to additional support staff if needed
   • Decide next step: another SSI on a different topic, another resource to help support the same topic, or an in-person check-in

Tip 3: SSIs supplement care. They don’t replace you.

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FAQ

What are resources and SSIs?

Resources are short, self-guided activities that help students reflect on their emotions, build skills, and develop strategies for challenges. Resources include Single Session Interventions (SSIs), which are designed to be quick activities a student completes once, or more, and are related to specific student needs. 

How can resources support student wellbeing?

Resources support student wellbeing by helping students process emotions, practice new skills, and build confidence in handling real challenges.  Each activity teaches a specific coping skill or strategy, and helps students make a plan for using it in real life.

When should I use an SSI vs an in person support?

SSIs are a lightweight intervention that complements your MTSS workflow and saves time between touchpoints. They are not designed to replace counseling or MTSS supports.

• In Person: If a student check-in is triaged as urgent, or if there are safety concerns
• Recommend SSI: Non-urgent support needs can start with an SSI, and a follow-on check-in in person.

When should students complete SSIs?

Resources are intentionally short - designed to fit int a typical class or advisory routine without derailing instruction. Students can also do this on their own time (e.g. between the bell and the bus) - they are intentionally designed to respect student agency. Students can complete the activity only one time, or more, at their discretion.

How do I pick the right SSI?

Match the SSI to the student’s most recent needs from their check-ins. Use the tags on each SSI to match a need with the resource.

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For more specific How-Tos, check out our Help Center Resources for step-by-step instructions including what students see.