• What Kind of Friend Am I?

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Social Skills
    • Objective

      Students learn what it means to be a good friend.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • What is Stress?

    • Topics
      Stress
    • Objective

      This handout helps students identify personal triggers of stress.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      2

  • What is Peer Pressure?

    • Topics
      Bullying and Cyberbullying, Cliques, Communication, Conflict Resolution
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about what a peer group is, and how peer groups positively and negatively influence individuals.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • What is Cultural Diversity?

    • Topics
      Character Education
    • Objective

      Students discuss the meaning of culture and the importance of diversity.

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

  • What is an Eating Disorder?

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

      Students discuss the causes and effects of eating disorders.

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

  • What If? Situations

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking
    • Objective

      A protocol for a counselor to follow as a way to structure a dialogue to help a child analyze and approach a problematic situation in a different way.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • What I Would Give to Someone I Love

    • Topics
      Character Education, Empathy, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the importance of generosity and caring.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • What I Think About…

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Feelings, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      A tool to encourage expression of thought about topics such as family, school, and other aspects of life.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • What I Can do About My Fears

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Recovery, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Worksheet
    • Grades
      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
      2

  • What Does Being a Friend Mean?

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Social Skills
    • Objective

      Students examine the definitions and qualities of friendship.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3