• 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

  • Put the Problem Outside Yourself

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To help children learn that managing conflict is most easily accomplished when analyzing the problem itself, or looking for something outside the children involved, instead of looking for blame.

    • Types of Tools
      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, 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

  • 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

  • Problem-Solving Steps

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Goals, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To learn about five problem-solving steps to use.

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

  • 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 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 and Negative Self-Talk Form

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To practice making positive rather than negative self-talk statements, based on self-reflection of positive experiences as a way to build self-esteem.

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

  • Poetry Therapy

    • Topics
      Communication, Critical Thinking, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Self-Esteem, Spirituality
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique in which poetry is used as a catalyst to bring emotions to a higher level of self-awareness, and to give insight into problems relevant to therapy discussion.

    • 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
      3