• 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

  • Battling Depression, Anxiety, Suspicions, Etc.

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

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, A:B2 Plan to Achieve Goals, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Behavior Management: Carnival Games

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Motivation
    • Objective

      To provide rationale for rewards as a form of motivation, with a suggestion of carnival games as a reward.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Breaking Down Barriers

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

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

  • Cognitive Mediating Techniques

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Behavior Management, Feelings, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To illustrate the value of clients using cognitive mediation and an internal dialogue to deter impulsive behavior.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Cognitive Restructuring

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Behavior Management, Feelings, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Control
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Facing Yours Fears: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Stress
    • Objective

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

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • 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

  • Finding Time to Relax: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Stress
    • Objective

      To help children learn to relax as a way to deal with their fears and anxieties.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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

  • Franklin Didn’t Quit: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Character Education, Goals, Leisure, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To learn the value of taking responsibility for making your best effort.

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

  • Getting What You Want by Making Goals

    • Topics
      Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about the value of setting real and measurable goals.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • 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
      3