WHY IT WORKS
Complete, Ready-to-Launch Curriculum
Skip the DIY approach. Back Pocket delivers a comprehensive, structured solution that eliminates curriculum gaps and scattered resources. Our end-to-end framework includes everything you need: core curriculum, live and on-demand training, parent resources, and a digital portal packed with student and teacher materials.
Adaptable Workshop Format
Seamlessly integrate Back Pocket into a variety of group settings — from alternative education to counselor-led groups, each session stands independently to accommodate your needs. Plus, 30+ reinforcement activities let you deepen focus on techniques that resonate with your specific group.
Evidence-Based Impact
We focus on coping skills — the most research-backed and proven strategies in behavioral wellness. Our workshops translate these powerful techniques into actionable steps that work across all ages and mental health journeys.
Fresh Take on Mental Health
Today's students need today's approach. Back Pocket trades outdated videos and worksheets for dynamic, collaborative sessions that get students actively engaged. We've reimagined proven techniques for the modern teenager, creating an experience that's relevant, relatable, and actually fun.
Curriculum
Our program delivers proven concepts in a concise, five-session workshop designed to foster students' self-management and self-awareness skills.
Happy Hormones
Students will learn the basics of what makes them happy, starting with the four types of happy hormones - Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins.
Calming Exercises
Students will learn how to calm down in a healthy way by having them perform proven breathing and distraction techniques.
Gratitude Cafe
Students will recognize gratitude for everyday for everyday things, including the people in their lives. Students will discover new reasons to be grateful and share their insights with the group.
Your Screen Plan
Students will analyze their screen usage and then design, execute, and evaluate a personal screen time plan.
What EDUCATORS Are Saying
Back Pocket Workshop provides many useful, sound, and practical ideas that are research-based. They are the type of strategies a student can grab hold of at any moment……this is truly a journey worth taking as it reminds our youth that they have exactly what they need.
Gust Athanas
Board Certified School Counselor for Middleton - Cross Plains Area School District (WI)
Back Pocket teaches DBT and CBT skills that are disguised as easy-to-understand tools. The tools are taught in a conversational, stigma-reducing way that immediately engages kids.
Lisa Courchaine
LCSW, UnityPoint Health - Meriter Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
As a high school social worker for over 20 years, I have often searched for easy-to-use tools that will assist teens in managing their moods and emotions. Back Pocket fits my criteria and I would recommend it to any staff member looking for an organized, engaging way to teach coping skills to adolescents.
Debbie Strick
Social Worker at Appleton Area School District (WI)
Back Pocket went great!! We had great discussion and participation from kids you never would've guessed. I could not be more pleased.
Eric Todd
Alternative Education Teacher, Kearney School District (MO)
Most content on mental health is 80% information, 20% action and what I love about Back Pocket is that it is 80% action and 20% information.
Ryan Herringa
Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - University of Wisconsin Madison
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING
92
%
62
%
50
%
feel more confident managing their mental health
experienced an increase in positive emotion
reported feeling calmer
PRICING
$
1950
What's Included
5 Lesson Plans
24 Reinforcement Activities
On-demand Training Videos
Live Monthly Training (via Zoom)
Parent resources including Back Pocket for Parents (ebook)
Classroom Presentations
All Student Printables (Worksheets and Handouts)
Assessment Tools
Fee is per school/site. Discounts available for pilots and multiple school sites.
1950
$
What's Included
5 Lesson Plans
24 Reinforcement Activities
On-demand Training Videos
$
1950
Parent Resources including Back Pocket for Parents (ebook)
Live Monthly Training (via Zoom)
Classroom Presentations
All Student Printables (Worksheets and Handouts)
Assessment Tools
Annual fee per school/site. Discounts available for pilots and multiple school sites.