• Externalization

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Emotional Problems, Health Issues, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a technique that directs a problem or conflict outward from the child experiencing it, so that the problem is separated from the individual and conceptualized as a concrete enemy that can be challenged.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

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

      To raise awareness about a behavioral therapy for children who have experienced a very specific trauma or fear.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Family Sculpture

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a fun technique where family members are positioned to represent issues in the family, fantasized conceptions of the idealized family, or family roles.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult, Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Feelings and Consequences of Not Resisting OCD Symptoms

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Feelings and Consequences of Resisting OCD Symptoms

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Fishing to Feel Good

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Leisure, Stress
    • Objective

      To introduce coping strategies for dealing with daily stressors.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Five Things I Do Well

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Self-Control, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To present a therapy to use with children who are having difficulty acknowledging problem behavior, or with children who would benefit from identifying relative strengths and weaknesses.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Trying Hard Pays Off: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Learning Disabilities, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Stress, Time Management
    • Objective

      To consider goal-setting strategies to follow when facing frustration. To universalize the process of working hard and developing an action plan when facing frustration.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Understanding Cutting and Self-Harm

    • Topics
      Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Physical Health, Self-Injury
    • Objective

      Information for teens regarding self-injury.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • What Do I Do If My Child Is Cutting?

    • Topics
      Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Physical Health, Self-Injury
    • Objective

      Information for parents about how to look for warning signs and how to help a child who self-injures.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3