• 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 “Triple A” Coping with Stress Game

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about a stress reduction game which focuses on 3 basic coping skills: avoid, alter, and accept.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique
    • 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

  • The Vacation

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Parent Training, Positive Thinking, Relationships
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about a technique in which an enmeshed family member is sent on vacation so that the boundaries between that person and others are strengthened, while weak contact between underactive family members is increased.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle 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 Victim – Game

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

      To use a game format to take an in-depth look at problem-solving social situations involving conflict or bullying.

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

  • The “Just Right” Challenge

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

      To identify activities that are effective coping strategies for stress management, and to promote healthy living.

    • 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

  • Time for Tips and Tips for Time

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

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Time on My Hands

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

      To increase awareness of how scheduling our time can lead to a more balanced and healthy lifestyle.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      3

  • To Risk or Not to Risk?

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Career Exploration, Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To promote decision-making by evaluating risks to take and risks to decline.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      C:B2 Identify Career Goals, 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

  • Tools for Change

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Spirituality
    • Objective

      To identify and learn the language needed to take responsibility for changes in our lives; to set relevant goals to make these changes.

    • 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

  • Tossing That Old Baggage

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Critical Thinking, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Loss & Grieving, Positive Thinking, Recovery, Spirituality
    • Objective

      To facilitate recovery by recognizing strong emotions from the past regarding things that cannot change, and then tossing them as a way of moving on.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult, High 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