• The Social Problem Planet

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

      To identify behaviors that cause problems between people.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • The Secret Rule

    • Topics
      Classroom Issues, Critical Thinking, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To look for rules that might pertain to a situation, even though they might not be clearly stated.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning
    • Number of pages
      2

  • The Rosebush Technique

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Communication, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Stress
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a projective imagery technique in which the child is asked to reveal a sense of himself/herself by viewing himself/herself as a rosebush with vulnerabilities and defense mechanisms.

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

  • The Reflecting Team

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Positive Thinking, Relationships
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • 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, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • The Purple Girl

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Critical Thinking, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To consider the idea that our similarities and differences, which should be respected, help make us the unique individuals that we are, and these qualities can enrich friendships.

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

  • The Problem-Solving Story Game

    • Topics
      Goals, Positive Thinking, Relationships
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a solution-based technique in which a group develops a problem-solving story, and each member of the group contributes a different part of the story.

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

  • The Positive Play

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Character Education, Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To show friendliness by learning how to give positive verbal feedback.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • The Positive Modeling Story Form

    • Topics
      Communication, Relationships
    • Objective

      To help a counselor or teacher pre-plan a story to be shared by using the suggested story outline form.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • The Peaceable School

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Relationships
    • Objective

      To think about and be aware of the symbols and principles of peace.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • The Overcorrection Procedure

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Emotional Problems, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a behavioral technique consisting of positive practice and restitution, where the child performs a behavior that is a positive alternative to the original misbehavior.

    • 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, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      6