• Biofeedback

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Autism Spectrum, Depression, Health Issues, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To describe rationale of biofeedback as a viable tool for therapists to help clients address a wide range of psychosomatic symptoms and understand the relationship between their bodies and minds.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Black and White Thinking

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Feelings, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Spirituality, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Buying Happiness

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase money management skills by recognizing self-defeating money management habits, and identifying and reflecting on these self-defeating habits.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • 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
      3

  • Changing Negative Thoughts: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Spirituality, Stress
    • Objective

      To help children learn to deal with their fears and anxieties by changing negative thoughts.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, 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

  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Glossary of Terms

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Health Issues, Self-Injury
    • Objective

      A glossary of frequently used terms regarding the mental health needs of children and adolescents.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Handout
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      5

  • Children and Adolescents with Anxiety Disorders

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Parent Training, Stress
    • Objective

      To provide information about the types of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents and the treatments available.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger's Syndrome, Behavior Management, Self-Control, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To describe a therapeutic approach that helps children learn to change their behaviors, using counseling, role-play, and behavioral contingencies.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Common Obsessions

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

      A checklist to assess obsessive thoughts in young clients.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Coping Skills: A Child’s Perspective

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Feelings, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      A self-assessment tool for children to assess their adaptability skills.

    • 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

  • Counting Behaviors

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

      To quantify repetitive behaviors over several days using a counter.

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