To increase knowledge about a cognitive counseling technique in which children rewrite stories of their problems to create a space between them and the problem. This enables the child to create a less-stressed approach to the problem.

To help children understand the importance of their value and the values of others.

To consider safe and appropriate ways of venting anger.

To use drawing a photo album as a way to visually represent favorite people, dreams, and memories.

To draw items to be stored in a time capsule as a way to identify the things that are most important to a child.

To draw something a child likes and knows how to draw well as a way to enhance self-esteem.

To use drawing as a way for children to express a wish.

Students work together to understand and share feelings.