• Risa’s Good Day: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

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

      To help children learn to deal with frustration and maintain a positive attitude.

    • 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

  • Overcoming Sadness

    • Topics
      Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving
    • Objective

      To explore sources of sadness, grief and loss; to consider aspects of sadness that can and can't be controlled.

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

  • If You Have Thoughts of Suicide

    • Topics
      Depression, Emotional Problems, Self-Injury
    • Objective

      To provide critical information on getting support if having thoughts of suicide.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Effects of Emotional Abuse

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Self-Injury, Stress
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about the effects of being exposed to emotional abuse.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Suicde: Truth or Myth

    • Topics
      Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Loss & Grieving, Stress
    • Objective

      To provide information about the myths and facts of recognizing and treating depression and suicide.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult, High School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Stop the Complaining

    • Topics
      Communication, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the value of a positive attitude; to distinguish between positive statements and complaints.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Starting to Take Charge

    • Topics
      Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Positive Thinking, Recovery
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle 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

  • Squiggle/Scribble Technique

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Depression, Emotional Problems, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique in which the child and other members of a therapeutic group each draw a squiggle on a paper before exchanging papers; the recipient(s) of the squiggle paper then completes the squiggle design; useful for resistant or shy children, as well as victims of child or sexual abuse; encourages bonding between clients and can also be used as a projective tool for the counselor.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Sophia Calms Down: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

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

      To improve problem-solving by learning to calm down and cope with anxiety and frustration.

    • 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

  • Solutions Tic-Tac-Toe

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems
    • Objective

      To improve problem-solving while having fun, especially effective with impulsive and aggressive children.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique
    • 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