• Using I-Messages

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about I-Messages being an effective communication tool in expressing wants or needs in a non-judgmental, non-confrontational, non-blaming manner.

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

  • Using and Remembering Names

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To learn and practice the social skill of using and remembering names in conversation.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Using a Decision-Making Model

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Goals, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      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

  • 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

  • Unhealthy Defense Mechanisms

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To develop an understanding of unhealthy defense mechanisms and their negative consequences.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, 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

  • Understanding the Impact of Your Behavior on Others

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about how behavior affects others; to recognize that a child can consider consequences of their behavior to influence a positive outcome.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      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

  • Understanding Cutting and Self-Harm

    • Topics
      Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Physical Health, Self-Injury
    • Objective

      Information for teens regarding self-injury.

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

  • Two-Way Relationships during an Illness

    • Topics
      Communication, Health Issues, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To recognize the role one has in one-way and two-way relationships, and the value of give-and-take in a relationship when you are ill.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Two-Way Relationships

    • Topics
      Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To recognize the role one has in one-way and two-way relationships, and the value of give-and-take in a relationship.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Trustworthiness in Communication

    • Topics
      Bullying and Cyberbullying, Character Education, Cliques, Communication, Relationships
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about the relationship values of trustworthiness and clarity in communication.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      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
      2