Middle School Resilience Routine

Build Confidence. Calm Stress. Start School Strong.

Middle school is a big transition—new teachers, friends, and responsibilities. It’s normal for students to feel excited and nervous for the new year.

Middle School Resilience Routine is a fun, interactive therapy group where rising middle schoolers learn simple, daily habits to feel calm, confident, and ready for anything.

In just four sessions, your student will learn powerful tools to manage stress, boost self-awareness, and navigate challenges with resilience—all while building community with peers going through the same things.

✏️ What We’ll Cover

Each week, students will focus on a different part of a “Resilience Routine”—a short set of habits they can use every day to feel more in control and less overwhelmed:

🌅 Morning Routine

Start the day with calm focus.
Breathing, setting intentions, and simple stretches that boost energy and reduce anxiety.

🌀 Emotional Regulation

Learn how to name and handle big feelings.
Practice calming techniques and grounding tools to manage tough moments.

🌙 Nighttime Decompression

Wind down the day with rest and reflection.
A gentle body scan, quick journaling, and calming movement to improve sleep and mood.

đź§© Putting It All Together

Build a personalized daily plan.
Create a routine that fits real life—something they’ll actually use during the school year.

đź’ˇ Why It Matters

The transition to middle school is more than just academic—it’s emotional. Students who have tools to manage stress are better equipped to:

  • Stay focused in class

  • Handle social challenges

  • Feel confident even when things get hard

  • Sleep better and feel more rested

  • Show up as their best selves

And the best part? These tools are easy to use—and fun to learn.

👥 Group Details

  • đź“… 4 weekly sessions | ⏰ 60 minutes each

  • 📍 In-person

  • 🎒 Designed for rising 6th–8th graders

  • đź§  Led by: Cameron and Chad

  • Cost: $20/session, $80 for the group

🎉 Your Middle Schooler Can Start the Year Feeling Ready

No more heading into the school year feeling overwhelmed or unsure.
Help your student feel prepared, supported, and empowered—with tools they can use for years to come.

👉 Reserve your spot in the MS Resilience Routine today.

Let’s build confidence one breath, stretch, and reflection at a time.

We get it—life can feel overwhelming.

Middle school can be a lot—homework, sports, friends, family, and activities. Some days you’re on top of it. Other days, it feels like everything’s too much.

Maybe you’re not sleeping well. Perhaps you feel tired, frustrated, or just not like yourself lately.

That’s why we created Resilience Routing—a group just for middle schoolers to learn how to handle stress, take care of themselves, and start the school year strong.

We’ll talk, play, share, and learn tools to help you feel more calm and confident.

You don’t have to do it all alone.
Let’s tackle this—together.

Smiling man in a blue shirt leaning against a rail with trees in the background.   Chad Patterson, LCSW

Chad Patterson

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Smiling lady with long brown hair wearing a light blue shirt with blurred trees in the background.  Cameron Tuggle, LPC-A

cameron tuggle

Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate

Supervised by Ann-Marie Ferrera Batton, LPC-S

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