The intervention library
248 things people get coached through, written down.
Eight areas, three audiences, and a page for every one. Built from a framework of 100 student and 100 workplace interventions, plus 48 written for families. Free to read, no account needed.
- Students
- 100
- Working people
- 100
- Families
- 48
- Areas
- 8
- Situations
- 24
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Surviving "Grade Shock"
Reframing initial low grades from a catastrophic identity threat to actionable feedback.
24%
Syllabus Deconstruction and Mapping
Teaching students how to break down semester-long, vague syllabi into weekly micro-tasks.
76.4%
Procrastination and Task Initiation
Identifying emotional barriers to starting work and utilizing techniques to initiate momentum.
45.8%
Strategic Reading for Academic Volume
Transitioning from high school reading to collegiate skimming and identifying core arguments.
Test Anxiety Management
Developing pre-exam routines and physiological regulation strategies to prevent panic.
32%
The Post-Exam Autopsy
Reviewing failed exams with a coach to objectively identify patterns of error without shame.
29.2%
Breaking the "Put Out the Fire" Cycle
Replacing erratic, panic-driven cramming sessions with sustainable study routines.
30%
Working Memory Compensation
Implementing digital tools and external memory aids for complex schedules.
37%
Navigating Office Hours & Faculty
Role-playing conversations so intimidated students can confidently approach professors.
65%
Perfectionism Paralysis
Coaching students to accept "good enough" drafts to prevent missing critical deadlines.
56% to 82%
Thesis/Dissertation "Unsticking"
Helping graduate students manage massive, unstructured projects by establishing habits.
35.2%
Managing Group Project Dynamics
Navigating unequal workloads and communicating effectively with diverse peers.
52%
Choosing or Changing a Major
Processing the anxiety of pivoting academic paths tied to family/financial pressure.
62.2%
Sustained Attention Strategies
Building environments free of digital distractions for deep, focused work.
Self-Advocacy for Accommodations
Guiding students to formally request and utilize academic accommodations.
Building the 168-Hour Schedule
Auditing a full week to allocate realistic time blocks for sleep, class, study, and self-care.
45.8%
Financial Budgeting Basics
Coaching students through the creation of a monthly budget and managing discretionary spending.
72.1%
Meal Planning and Baseline Nutrition
Planning balanced meals and navigating grocery shopping efficiently on a budget.
41%
Living Space Maintenance & Hygiene
Establishing baseline routines for cleaning dorms/apartments to prevent conflict.
25%
Navigating Campus Bureaucracy
Teaching self-advocacy and polite persistence when dealing with financial aid/registrars.
65%
Balancing Employment and Academics
Developing ruthless time management strategies for students who must work jobs.
Sleep Hygiene Optimization
Designing pre-bed routines and boundaries around late-night studying.
Managing Unstructured Weekends
Preventing the complete collapse of routine from Friday to Sunday.
66%
Public Transportation & Navigation
Coaching rural/suburban students on navigating urban transit systems safely.
Digital Organization & Email Triage
Creating file management systems and email triage habits to prevent digital clutter.
60%
Personal Safety & Risk Assessment
Discussing the safe navigation of campus, the buddy system, and situational awareness.
1
Healthcare Autonomy
Transitioning to independently scheduling medical appointments and managing prescriptions.
35.2%
Goal Setting (SMART Framework)
Moving from vague desires to Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Time-bound goals.
56%
Establishing a "Third Space"
Helping students identify a comfortable location outside the dorm for focused work.
52%
Managing Transportation Logistics
Planning realistic travel times between buildings to prevent chronic tardiness.
8%