• Talking to Yourself about Meeting in the Middle

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Goals, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when learning to compromise with others.

    • 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, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Talking to Yourself about What Makes You Angry

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Positive Thinking, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when considering strategies for managing anger.

    • 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, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Talking to Yourself about Your Attitude When Managing Anger

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when coping with anger.

    • Types of Tools
      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

  • Talking to Yourself about Apologizing

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Character Education, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk as a way to think about taking responsibility for a mistake by apologizing.

    • 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, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Talking to Yourself to Help You Calm Down

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Positive Thinking, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk as a way to calm down when frustrated.

    • Types of Tools
      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

  • Talking to Yourself to Help You Have a Positive Attitude When Frustrated

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Stress, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when coping with feelings of frustration.

    • Types of Tools
      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

  • Talking to Yourself to Help You Keep Calm

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Stress, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk as a way to calm down when fearful.

    • Types of Tools
      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

  • Teacher-Parent Progress Card

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Goals, Motivation, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique
    • Grades
      High School, 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

  • 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