• Problem-Solving Therapy for Families

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Relationships, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult, 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

  • Problem-Solving Steps Charts

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Critical Thinking, Goals, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To teach children about sequential problem-solving steps by analyzing various strategies and the steps involved before choosing the best one to use for goal attainment.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Procrastination

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

      To improve time management skills by considering how procrastination can deflect a student; to set priorities and develop an efficient action plan.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Reframing

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Depression, Emotional Problems, Positive Thinking, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique of verbal relabeling of behavior by putting the behavior into a new, usually more positive, perspective in situations or relationships where rigidity or inflexible views of reality exist; to encourage a wider range of responses for the child or family.

    • 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

  • Understanding the Impact of Your Behavior on Others

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about how behavior affects others; to recognize that a child can consider consequences of their behavior to influence a positive outcome.

    • Types of Tools
      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
      2

  • Use of Touch

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Critical Thinking, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate touching.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Using a Decision-Making Model

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Goals, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

    • 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

  • Visualization

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Critical Thinking, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Loss & Grieving, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Spirituality, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique used as a part of hypnotherapy, mediation, desensitization training, or pain control, in which children imagine or visualize a specific image to cope with fears, anxieties, or troublesome behaviors.

    • 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

  • Weekly Report Card

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Goals, Motivation, Recovery, Study Skills
    • Objective

      A visual aid where teacher gives input on up to 10 targeted behaviors requiring improvement; can be shared with therapist as a way to assess progress outside of therapeutic session.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Weekly Social Interaction Log

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Goals, Motivation, Relationships, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2