• Collaborative Storytelling

    • Topics
      Career Exploration, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To describe a technique in which a group of children or a family takes turns adding parts of a story.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Come to Recovery Island

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Depression, Goals, Health Issues, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To increase awareness of where one is in the recovery process through a directive therapeutic approach.

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

  • Comments and Compliments

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

      To use comments and compliments to start conversations.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Common Interests

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

      To understand that common interests provide topics for conversation, and to reflect on specific opportunities for use of this approach.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Common Obsessions

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Stress
    • Objective

      A checklist to assess obsessive thoughts in young clients.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Communicate More Effectively

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To foster sensitivity toward children with physical disabilities.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Communicating in Tight Spots

    • Topics
      Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To explore how to communicate in challenging situations.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Communication

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Communication, Empathy, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Worksheet
    • Grades
      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
      3

  • Communication Building Blocks

    • Topics
      Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness of verbal, nonverbal, and 2-way communications.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult, 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
      3

  • Community

    • Topics
      Character Education, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To foster cheerfulness, empathy, encouragement, patience, respect, sensitivity with children in the community.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2