• Family Meetings

    • Topics
      Communication, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about how family meetings can help family members work out their differences.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult, Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Family Photos

    • Topics
      Communication, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a counseling strategy where family members can see connections between members in the past and present and possibly stimulate interest in improving relationships.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult, 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
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Family Preservation

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Stress
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about an alternative to placing children in foster care or adoption programs.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult, 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
      3

  • Family Sculpture

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a fun technique where family members are positioned to represent issues in the family, fantasized conceptions of the idealized family, or family roles.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult, Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Feelings and Consequences of Not Resisting OCD Symptoms

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Feelings and Consequences of Resisting OCD Symptoms

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Girls, Women, and the Media

    • Topics
      Health Issues, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

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

  • Initiating a Conversation

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Communication, Social Skills
    • Objective

      Children and teens learn important skills that will help them initiate conversations with others in a way that is respectful and competent.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Handout
    • 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

  • My Body (For Girls Only)

    • Topics
      Health Issues, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      Female students discuss the concept of body image and how it affects their self-esteem.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Reaction Techniques to Prevent Rumor Spreading

    • Topics
      Cliques, Communication, Social Skills
    • Objective

      Children and teens learn and practice specific techniques for stopping rumors from spreading.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3