• The Mystery of the Vanishing Cars

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Character Education, Classroom Issues, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Goals, Self-Control
    • Objective

    • 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, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      4

  • The Mutual Storytelling Technique

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Communication, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Recovery, Relationships, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about storytelling as a way to objectify a problem by placing it on the character in the story, and help children with anger issues release their thoughts and feelings, in order to begin to explore options toward reaching a solution.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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 Music Lesson

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Stress
    • Objective

    • 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 Mischievous Cat

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Behavior Management, Character Education, Classroom Issues, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about the negative consequences of not following rules.

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

  • The Main Problem

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Goals, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To prioritize problems so that the main problem in a situation is viewed clearly.

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

  • The Magic Stone

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Emotional Problems, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To use the creative process of group storytelling to talk about anger; to increase awareness about the value of verbally expressing anger in a productive manner.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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 Magic Mirror

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To raise self-esteem by recognizing positive inner qualities.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      3

  • The Imaginary Time Machine

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Positive Thinking, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about hypnotherapy, which can be used in conjunction with psychotherapy to treat anxiety, stress, or chronic pain.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Preschool, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • The Imaginary Feelings X-Ray Machine

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about an art therapy technique in which the child draws his body image and draws his feelings inside the drawing; for children with internalized disorders, such as depression, anxiety, or fears.

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

  • The Hand-Wash Count

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Stress
    • Objective

      To create a progressive record and response prevention plan for children experiencing hand-washing compulsions.

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