• Create – a – Friend

    • Topics
      Character Education, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To identify important qualities in a friendship.

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

  • Creating a Positive Attitude

    • Topics
      Character Education, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To teach children that their thoughts and behavior affects their attitude.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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

  • Creating Win/Win Situations

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Conflict Resolution, Feelings, Goals, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To help students learn the skills of win/win when presented with a conflict using a cognitive behavioral approach.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion
    • 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

  • Crisis Intervention Groups

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Loss & Grieving, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique to support children when they have witnessed or are aware of a crisis.

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

  • Dance/Movement Therapy

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique which helps depressed or aggressive clients find a safe vehicle to express frustration in a gentler fashion.

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

  • Dealing with Anger Toward Others

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Relationships, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To teach children to deal with anger in positive, non-physical ways.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Dealing with Change: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To help children cope with a family move.

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

  • Deciding Which Fears to Face First: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To help children learn to deal with their fears and anxieties.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      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

  • Deep Breathing

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

      To learn how to manage conflict by practicing deep breathing to reach a calm state.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Depressed? Feeling Blue? What Can I Do?

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

      To develop effective coping skills and strategies when feeling depressed.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3