• Expressing Our Spiritual Self Through Nature

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Depression, Health Issues, Physical Health, Spirituality
    • Objective

      To introduce how spiritual symbolism, solace, and healing can be found in nature.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Co-Therapy Using Clients

    • Topics
      Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To provide information about co-therapy where the therapist uses the client to offer suggestions to a family member as a way to help the client in a solution-based therapeutic approach.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult, Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Cognitive Restructuring

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Behavior Management, Feelings, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Control
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Cognitive Mediating Techniques

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Behavior Management, Feelings, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To illustrate the value of clients using cognitive mediation and an internal dialogue to deter impulsive behavior.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Client-Centered Play Therapy

    • Topics
      Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Health Issues
    • Objective

      To illustrate the stages and the value of client-centered play therapy as a viable technique for young children.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Changing Your Beliefs

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Spirituality, Stress
    • Objective

      To provide an understanding of the impact of overwhelming long-term traumatic stress and understand the benefit of changing negative beliefs.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Caring for Your Child

    • Topics
      Communication, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Bibliotherapy

    • Topics
      Character Education, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Parent Training, Relationships
    • Objective

      To describe the rationale of bibliotherapy and its various approaches; includes listing of specific books that could be read, using this approach.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Behavior Management: Carnival Games

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Motivation
    • Objective

      To provide rationale for rewards as a form of motivation, with a suggestion of carnival games as a reward.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Assertive Discipline

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Parent Training
    • Objective

      To foster understanding about Assertive Discipline. To foster understanding about the value of being direct and unconditional when disciplining a child.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3