• Practical and Quick Fixes

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about several creative fixes children can try to use to work through their fears.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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

  • Pound it Out!

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To think about and practice alternatives to physical expressions of anger.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Triggers

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Health Issues, Loss & Grieving, Recovery, Stress
    • Objective

      To help one recognize the specific triggers of their PTSD, and their responses to those triggers.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult, High School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Positively Positive

    • Topics
      Communication, Empathy, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Recovery, Self-Esteem, Spirituality
    • Objective

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

  • Positive Thinking: Tony’s Time

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Critical Thinking, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the value of concentrating on the good things in life as a way to develop a positive attitude.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Positive Self-Talk

    • Topics
      Depression, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To help fearful and shy children focus on why self-degrading statements may not be true, and ways to reframe these statements in a more positive way.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Positive Problem-Solving

    • Topics
      Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Goals
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique, 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

  • Positive Parenting Skills

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Parent Training, Relationships
    • Objective

      To identify and practice positive communication skills to enhance parenting.

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

  • Positive Modeling Stories

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique in which the adult creates a story to share; the main character models the way the adult wants the child to think, feel, and behave.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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

  • Positive Behavior Log

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Parent Training
    • Objective

      To offer parents a tool to record all positive behaviors exhibited weekly by a child; a tool for therapists to reinforce positive behaviors between sessions through verbal praise or in-session rewards.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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