• Depressed? Feeling Blue? What Can I Do?

    • Topics
      Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Loss & Grieving, Stress
    • Objective

      To develop effective coping skills and strategies when feeling depressed.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Depending on Others

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Communication, Stress
    • Objective

      To understand the value of both dependence and independence, and to identify when each is beneficial.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Dependence and Independence

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Communication, Depression, Relationships, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To understand the value of both dependence and independence, and to know when each is beneficial.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Dear Diary

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To understand the importance of forgiveness and to practice forgiveness.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Daily Planner

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Behavior Management, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To record and plan for daily work assignments.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Culturagram

    • Topics
      Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique which is an assessment tool used to understand the unique cultural background, beliefs, and circumstances of culturally diverse families.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Creating a Positive Attitude

    • Topics
      Character Education, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To teach children that their thoughts and behavior affects their attitude.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger's Syndrome, Behavior Management, Self-Control, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To describe a therapeutic approach that helps children learn to change their behaviors, using counseling, role-play, and behavioral contingencies.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Clean Up Songs

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Parent Training
    • Objective

      To provide children with a musical clean up ritual.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      1

  • Class Meetings

    • Topics
      Character Education, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      This activity will help children to determine situations which can be addressed in class meetings.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      2