• Associating with Good Manners

    • Topics
      Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Assigning Family Tasks

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Communication, Goals, Motivation, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To foster understanding for assigning family members specific tasks as a way to build family function.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Assertiveness: The Bad Lunch

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Communication, Motivation, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the value of speaking up about what you want, or self-advocating, as a way to connect more honestly with others.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Assertiveness

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To learn assertive behavior as an alternative for angry responses.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Asking Questions

    • Topics
      Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To understand the importance of asking relevant questions to show interest during a conversation. To practice asking relevant questions.

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

  • Asking for Help and Giving Help

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

      To understand the benefit of asking for help and giving help when needed.

    • 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:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Ask – Don’t Assume

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase assertive skills by encouraging students to consider assertive behavior rather than relying on assumptions. To develop assertive skills as a vehicle to develop responsible decision making.

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

  • Art Activities for Bereaved Children

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Self-Esteem, Self-Injury
    • Objective

      To foster understanding about when art activities for bereaved children are beneficial as a vehicle for self-expression and how the technique works.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Apologizing: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Character Education, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Control, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

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

  • Antecedents and Consequences of Problem Behaviors

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Adoption, Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Conflict Resolution, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Goals, Self-Control, Self-Injury, Stress, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To use a systematic tool for recording and assessing antecedents leading up to problem behavior, the problem behavior, and then the consequences. To analyze upward and downward patterns of problem behavior. To use assessment tool as a jumping off point for discussions with client.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Adult, Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2