• Theraplay

    • Topics
      Adoption, Behavior Management, Communication, Emotional Problems, Empathy, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Parent Training, Positive Thinking, Relationships
    • Objective

      To learn about a technique devised to provide a second parenting experience, offering poorly bonded parents and children a chance to reenact positive parent-infant activities.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool, 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 Worry List

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Depression, Emotional Problems, Goals, Parent Training, Recovery, Stress
    • Objective

      To consider the value of designing a comprehensive, individualized model that creates supports to help a child and family with a broad-based coalition of local agencies and service providers.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle School, Preschool, 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 When-Then Strategy

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Emotional Problems, Goals, Motivation, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about a strategy in which children are told that a pleasant, rewarding activity will be provided once they engage in a specific desired behavior.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • 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
      3

  • The Way I See it

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To help children problem-solve situations involving conflict and safety.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Handout
    • Grades
      Early 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 Wall of Conflict

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To focus on one problem at a time to keep a conflict from escalating.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • 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
      3

  • The Victim – Art

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Behavior Management, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

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

  • The Unbreakable Bundle of Sticks

    • Topics
      Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the value of many hands working together, as opposed to working alone.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • The Trifocal Model for Reversing Underachievement

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about a six-step model which focuses on learning new habits, attitudes, and behaviors through vision, commitment, planning, and follow-through.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle 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
      4

  • The Story Game

    • Topics
      Communication, Critical Thinking, Feelings, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • 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

  • The Sound of Kindness

    • Topics
      Character Education, Empathy, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness of the values of empathy and compassion for others.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      4