To teach children how to set realistic goals through cognitive restructuring, and to recognize how to rewrite unattainable goals so that they are more realistic and attainable.

To teach steps to responsible decision-making by considering thoughts, feelings, goals, and consequences beforehand.

To teach children how to adjust their efforts and actions to a slower time requirement and to practice patience in task completion.

To increase knowledge about the value of being responsible, and demonstrating qualities reflecting good citizenship through storytelling.

To improve recall by using the mnemonic device of visualizing or drawing nonsensical pictures.

To consider the process, benefits, and consequences of taking risks when setting goals.

To set social goals, strategize ways to accomplish them, and to determine the resources needed; to formally document an action plan to improve social skills.

A written template to document information gathered and discussed during a particular counseling session.

To promote boundary recognition as a step to recovery.

To teach about the importance of thinking about consequences before acting.