• Art Activities for Bereaved Children

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Self-Esteem, Self-Injury
    • Objective

      To foster understanding about when art activities for bereaved children are beneficial as a vehicle for self-expression and how the technique works.

    • 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
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Asking for Help: Adult

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Motivation, Self-Injury, Stress
    • Objective

      Self-assessment checklist to identify thoughts and feelings which may be barriers to accessing help when having suicidal thoughts. To offer rationale and motivation for accessing help.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Bereavement Therapy Activities

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Depression, Loss & Grieving
    • Objective

      To describe the rationale and the different development approaches when implementing bereavement therapy; to offer various resources for additional reading on topic.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Building Energy: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

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

      To help children read their own physiological signs of sadness and lack of energy. To help children understand the value of asking for help and following through on suggestions from a caring individual.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Changing Negative Thoughts: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Spirituality, Stress
    • Objective

      To help children learn to deal with their fears and anxieties by changing negative thoughts.

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Depression

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

      To increase knowledge about signs of depression and helpful strategies to fight it.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • 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