• The Mutual Storytelling Technique

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Communication, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Recovery, Relationships, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about storytelling as a way to objectify a problem by placing it on the character in the story, and help children with anger issues release their thoughts and feelings, in order to begin to explore options toward reaching a solution.

    • 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

  • The Music Lesson

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Stress
    • Objective

    • 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
      2

  • The Mischievous Cat

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Behavior Management, Character Education, Classroom Issues, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about the negative consequences of not following rules.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • The Miracle Question

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Feelings, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a solution-based therapeutic technique in which a problem is reframed as a way to motivate children to see potential solutions.

    • Types of Tools
      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
      2

  • The Mediator

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

      To raise awareness about the value of having a mediator present during a conflict to offer unbiased support.

    • 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, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • The Main Problem

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Goals, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To prioritize problems so that the main problem in a situation is viewed clearly.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, A:B2 Plan to Achieve Goals
    • Number of pages
      2

  • The Magic Stone

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Emotional Problems, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To use the creative process of group storytelling to talk about anger; to increase awareness about the value of verbally expressing anger in a productive manner.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • 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

  • The Machine

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To experience working cooperatively in a small group to reach a solution.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • The List

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Depression, Emotional Problems, Parent Training, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To learn about a technique in which a group or individual develops a list of alternative behaviors to unhealthy or destructive expressions of anger.

    • 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, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • The Life-Space Interview

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Depression, Emotional Problems, Parent Training, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To learn about a therapeutic technique in which the caregiver or trusted individual can provide consistent support or create an opportunity for insight when interviewing an angry child.

    • Types of Tools
      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
      4