• 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 “Snapshot” Technique

    • Topics
      Adoption, Behavior Management, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Loss & Grieving, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • 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

  • The “Columbo” Approach

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Depression, Emotional Problems
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique in which the therapist feigns a role-reversal with a resistant child and asks the child for help, thereby giving the child an opportunity to provide insight and setting up a more productive relationship.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • 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

  • The “Do Something Different” Task

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Motivation, Positive Thinking
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique in which something new or different is introduced as a way to interrupt or change habitual negative behavior.

    • 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

  • That’s What I like about You

    • Topics
      Communication, Motivation, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To improve self-esteem by recognizing positive qualities in others.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, 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
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Thank You Notes

    • Topics
      Communication, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To be aware of the value of communicating thanks to others, using thank you notes.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique, Worksheet
    • 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
      3

  • Thank You for Sharing

    • Topics
      Communication, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To be aware of, and show thanks for the people in your life who share with you.

    • 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
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Teresa Finds Her Stuff: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

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

      To increase knowledge about the benefits of organizing your possessions in order to find important items quickly.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Ten Rules to Live By

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

      To increase knowledge about an activity in which children are encouraged to develop 10 moral rules to live by.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      3