• Topics
      Feelings, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To describe the animal-assisted therapy model where pets serve as reinforcers, socializing catalysts, and agents of social support. To describe the benefits of animal-assisted therapy.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Preschool, 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
      4
    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Behavior Management, Learning Disabilities, Motivation, Parent Training, Self-Esteem, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle 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
    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Goals, Health Issues, Loss & Grieving, Motivation, Physical Health, Positive Thinking, Self-Injury, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning, A:B2 Plan to Achieve Goals
    • Number of pages
      3
    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept
    • Number of pages
      2
    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Communication, Depression, Feelings, Health Issues, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Self-Control, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning
    • Number of pages
      3
    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Feelings, Motivation, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      Can be used as a reward or simply as a reminder that time together is to be treasured.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • 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