• Reframing

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Depression, Emotional Problems, Positive Thinking, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique of verbal relabeling of behavior by putting the behavior into a new, usually more positive, perspective in situations or relationships where rigidity or inflexible views of reality exist; to encourage a wider range of responses for the child or family.

    • 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
      3

  • Urges and Compulsions Checklist

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

      A checklist to assess commonly observed urges and compulsions.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Video Stories

    • Topics
      Career Exploration, Communication, Empathy, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To communicate a positive message to others through a video message as a way to have fun and develop a social conscience.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Visualization

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Critical Thinking, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Loss & Grieving, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Spirituality, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique used as a part of hypnotherapy, mediation, desensitization training, or pain control, in which children imagine or visualize a specific image to cope with fears, anxieties, or troublesome behaviors.

    • 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

  • Weekly Report Card

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Goals, Motivation, Recovery, Study Skills
    • Objective

      A visual aid where teacher gives input on up to 10 targeted behaviors requiring improvement; can be shared with therapist as a way to assess progress outside of therapeutic session.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      3

  • What Parents Can Do to Help

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Health Issues, Parent Training, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • What Teachers Should Know About Shy and Fearful Students

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Classroom Issues, Communication, Emotional Problems, Relationships, Social Skills, 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
    • Number of pages
      2

  • What to Say If Someone Is Suicidal

    • Topics
      Depression, Emotional Problems, Self-Injury
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about what to say or do to support someone who is considering the possibility of committing suicide.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult, High School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Why You May Not Feel Comfortable Speaking up about Suicide

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Communication, Depression, Emotional Problems, Recovery, Relationships, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult, High School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Wilderness/Adventure Therapy

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Goals, Leisure, Positive Thinking, Recovery, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      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
      4