• 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 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

  • 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

  • Spirituality: Finding Symbols That Fit

    • Topics
      Spirituality
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult, High School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      3

  • 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

  • Story Problem Checklist

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Self-Injury, Stress
    • Objective

      A checklist of story writing characteristics which might indicate undetected problems or issues that should be addressed further.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Stress Down with Fitness

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Health Issues, Leisure, Motivation, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To recognize factors that increase health and minimize stress; to consider strategies such as positive thought and physical activity to reduce stress.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Stress Inoculation

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Self-Control, 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:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Stress Symptoms

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To identify personal stress symptoms and positive ways to cope.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Stressors Hit Home

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3