RESET: After-School Resiliency Program
Evidence-Based Mental Health After-School Programs That Come to You
Bring professional mental health programming directly to your school or district without the budget impact.
Our registered psychologists and certified facilitators deliver evidence-based resiliency programming right in your school during customizable after-school sessions. Your school provides the venue, we handle registration payments from parents and all logistics. Programs led by registered psychologists are often covered by extended health benefits.
Students develop practical skills to manage stress, regulate emotions, and build resilience. Resiliency is a skill that can be taught without stretching your budget or staff.
Why RESET?
- No burden on classroom time or teachers. Students build critical mental health skills outside regular instruction hours.
- Zero cost to your school budget. Parents pay program registration fees directly to us, and we manage all payment processing and administration.
- Professionally delivered by our team. Our certified RESET facilitators handle everything from setup to delivery.
- Content students actually connect with. Our programs were co-developed and piloted with youth and teens, so the material is relevant and engaging.
- Flexible scheduling that works for you. Choose the days, times, and program length that fits your school calendar and student needs.
- Proven results for a more resilient future. 94% of previous RESET participants report learning practical tools they use in daily life, and 100% say RESET created positive changes.
After-School Program Options
We deliver three core programs designed for different age groups and developmental stages:
RESET: Detectives (Grades K – 3)
Body-Brain Detectives: Discovering Feelings and Self-Regulation
Young learners become experts at detecting what’s happening in their bodies and brains. Through age-appropriate, interactive activities, students discover how their bodies send “feeling messages” and learn practical skills to manage big emotions.
What Students Learn:
- How to recognize feelings in their body
- Brain science basics about stress and emotions
- “Name It to Tame It” and TIPP skills for managing big feelings
- How to understand their personal “window of tolerance”
- Early self-regulation strategies for home and school success
RESET: Explorers (Grades 4 – 6)
Navigating the Tween Years with Confidence
As students move toward their teenage years, they need skills to manage bigger feelings and more complex social situations. RESET: Explorers teaches practical strategies for emotional management, healthy boundaries, and building resilience.
What Students Learn:
- How to avoid thinking traps that make problems worse
- How to recognize and respect personal limits and boundaries
- How to navigate difficult emotions like shame and anxiety
- Skills to manage emotional storms and daily challenges
- How to build self-respect and become their own best friend
- Practical tools for managing stress at school and home
RESET: Expedition (Grades 7-12)
Mastering Skills for the Teenage Journey
RESET: Expedition equips older students with advanced emotional regulation, identity development, and self-responsibility skills as they navigate adolescence.
What Students Learn:
- How to understand healthy boundaries and respect
- Behaviour management strategies that strengthen relationships
- How to handle opposition and emotional intensity
- Collaborative problem-solving techniques
- How to take 100% self-responsibility for choices and actions
- How to build a strong sense of personal identity and authentic voice
- How to manage stress, anxiety, and peer pressure
How It Works
A straightforward process designed to make implementation easy for your school.
1. Initial Consultation
We meet with your administration to understand your students’ needs, discuss scheduling preferences, and determine which program(s) would be most beneficial.
2. Customized Planning
Together, we design an after-school schedule that works for your school.
3. Family Communication
We provide parent information letters, program overviews, and registration materials. Parents also have the option to join one of our adult RESET programs to learn similar skills, such as RESET: Raising Resilient Kids or RESET: Journey to Recovery.
4. Program Delivery
Our certified RESET facilitators arrive at your school and deliver engaging sessions. We bring all materials, manage student participation, and handle session logistics.
5. Progress Tracking
Students receive workbooks to track their learning. We provide outcome measurement data and feedback reports showing program impact and student growth.
Your school provides:
- Classroom or meeting space during program times
- Basic technology (projector/screen for video lessons)
- Communication to families about program availability
- Student attendance tracking support
What’s Included
When you book a RESET: After-School Resiliency Program, we handle everything:
✓ Professional Facilitation — Certified RESET facilitators deliver all sessions
✓ All Program Materials — Student workbooks, activity supplies, and resources
✓ Parent Communication — Information letters, program overviews, and family engagement resources
✓ Setup & Logistics — We manage registration and payment, materials, and session coordination
✓ Final Reports — Program completion summary with participant outcome measurement tools
Why Schools Choose the RESET: After-School Resiliency Program
Benefits for Your School:
- Zero financial burden, as parents cover registration costs
- Address student mental health needs without adding to teacher or faculty workload
- Provide preventative support before issues escalate to crisis
- Offer enrichment programming that parents value
- Create common language around mental health across student groups
- Access professional mental health expertise without hiring additional staff
Benefits for Students:
- Learn practical skills from trained mental health professionals
- Practice strategies in a supportive peer group setting
- Build confidence and resilience for school and life challenges
- Receive consistent, structured support over several weeks
- Develop tools that reduce anxiety, improve relationships, and increase emotional wellbeing
Benefits for Families:
- Children receive professional mental health support conveniently at their school
- Programs led by registered psychologists are often covered by extended health benefits, making professional support accessible and affordable
- Skills learned extend to home and family relationships
- No additional transportation needed as programs happen right at school
- Investment in prevention that pays dividends in long-term wellbeing
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students can participate?
Optimal group size is 8-12 students for maximum engagement and skill-building. We can accommodate up to 20 students per group, or run multiple groups simultaneously if demand is higher.
What if we want multiple grade levels?
Each program covers a range of ages and grade levels. We can also run multiple programs in the same school. Contact us to discuss your school’s requirements.
Do parents need to pay, or does the school cover costs?
We collect and manage all financial and administrative aspects. Registration fees may be reimbursable through extended health benefits, as our programs are delivered by registered psychologists.
How much does registration cost for the families?
After-school program pricing is customized based on:
– Number of sessions and program length
– Group size and number of groups
– Program selection (Detectives, Explorers or Expedition)
– Additional customization requests
Contact us for a detailed quote for parents, tailored to your school’s specific needs.
All programs represent significant value compared to individual counseling, providing evidence-based mental health skills to multiple students simultaneously while building preventative resilience.
Many extended health benefits cover programs run by registered psychologists.
What if students miss sessions?
We strongly recommend attending every session, as they are not recorded for privacy purposes. If a student misses a day or you know they will be unavailable for an upcoming session, please contact us to go through the options available to catch them up.
What space do you need?
A regular classroom, library space, or meeting room works well. We need seating, plus space for activities. Access to a projector/screen for video content is also required.
How do we select which students participate?
Schools use various approaches: open enrollment (first come, first served), teacher recommendations, counselor referrals, or targeted invitations to students who would benefit. We can discuss strategies during consultation.
What credentials do facilitators have?
All RESET facilitators are certified through our comprehensive training program and have certifications in psychology, counselling, social work, or education.
Are these programs like group therapy?
These programs are psychoeducational. Students aren’t asked to share personal struggles or traumatic experiences. The focus is on learning and practicing skills, not treating individual mental health concerns. However, we are happy to provide referrals for children and youth counselling or individual treatment through Kells Psychology.
Ready to Bring the RESET: After-School Resiliency Initiative to Your School?
Give your students professional mental health support without adding to teacher workload. Our flexible after-school programs fit your schedule and space.
Next Steps:
1. Schedule a Consultation
Contact us to discuss your students’ needs, ideal timing, and program options.
2. Receive a Custom Plan
We’ll provide a detailed plan with scheduling options, program recommendations, and marketing materials for you to share with parents and caregivers.
3. Finalize Planning
We handle final logistics and student registration.
4. Launch Your Program
Our facilitators arrive ready to deliver engaging, impactful sessions for your students.
Contact Us to Schedule Your School Consultation
📧 Email: reset@familysolutionsgroup.ca
📞 Phone: 780-430-7752
Family Solutions Group
30+ Years of Clinical Excellence in Mental Health Programming
Serving Schools Across the Greater Edmonton Area