• Staying in Control

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Self-Control
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, 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
      3

  • Starting to Take Charge

    • Topics
      Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Positive Thinking, Recovery
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle 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
      3

  • Standing Tall: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Assertiveness, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Cliques
    • Objective

      To understand the importance of and think of ways to use appropriate body language and words to cope with teasing and bullying.

    • 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, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Squiggle/Scribble Technique

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Depression, Emotional Problems, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique in which the child and other members of a therapeutic group each draw a squiggle on a paper before exchanging papers; the recipient(s) of the squiggle paper then completes the squiggle design; useful for resistant or shy children, as well as victims of child or sexual abuse; encourages bonding between clients and can also be used as a projective tool for the counselor.

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

  • Special Time

    • Topics
      Communication, Parent Training, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a parenting technique in which special time is allotted to a child and parent for cooperative play with only positive reinforcement and encouragement. The child is the boss, with no corrective or critical remarks from the parent, strengthening the adult-child relationship.

    • 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

  • Special Talents Posters

    • Topics
      Communication, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To gain understanding that a group is made up of individuals with many different talents, all of which are unique and worthy of respect.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      1

  • Special Playtime Homework Sheet

    • Topics
      Parent Training
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Speaking to Be Understood

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Self-Control, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To gain self-awareness about personal speaking behaviors; to identify skills associated with effective speaking.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Handout
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Speaking in Front of Others

    • Topics
      Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To gain ease and skills in speaking in front of others through discussion and by reviewing strategies.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Handout
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Speaking in a Way That Can Be Understood

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Self-Control, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To gain self-awareness about personal speaking behaviors; to identify skills associated with effective speaking.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      4