• Breaking It Down: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Feelings, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Stress, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To help children understand the value of breaking a task down into smaller pieces. To help children develop skills to deal with frustration when facing tasks.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning, A:B2 Plan to Achieve Goals
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Blood Alcohol Content

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Health Issues, Physical Health, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To understand the factors in determining blood alcohol content and the effects that various amounts of alcohol have on the body.

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

  • Brainstorming: Upper Elementary School

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Goals, Motivation
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice brainstorming process in small groups. This activity includes prioritizing as part of the process.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning, A:B2 Plan to Achieve Goals
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Brainstorm Bubbles

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Goals, Motivation
    • Objective

      To learn how to brainstorm using graphic cartoon characters.

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

  • Brain Overload?

    • Topics
      Goals, Parent Training, Stress, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To improve time management skills.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning, A:B2 Plan to Achieve Goals
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Biofeedback

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Autism Spectrum, Depression, Health Issues, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To describe rationale of biofeedback as a viable tool for therapists to help clients address a wide range of psychosomatic symptoms and understand the relationship between their bodies and minds.

    • 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
      3

  • Asking for Help: Early Elementary School

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Feelings, Relationships
    • Objective

      To foster importance of asking others for help when needed.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, 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

  • Activities Affected by Symptoms

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Stress, Time Management
    • Objective

      To self-assess activities that are difficult for client due to OCD using a checklist approach; to provide a tool at any stage of counseling intervention.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Actively Planning For Discharge

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Goals, Health Issues, Loss & Grieving, Motivation, Physical Health, Positive Thinking, Self-Injury, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning, A:B2 Plan to Achieve Goals
    • Number of pages
      3