• Car Talks

    • Topics
      Communication, Parent Training, Positive Thinking, Relationships
    • Objective

      To illustrate the value of carving out conversation time when a parent and child are in the car together, and offer some car-related conversation starters.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Handout
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Brain Overload?

    • Topics
      Goals, Parent Training, Stress, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To improve time management skills.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning, A:B2 Plan to Achieve Goals
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Bibliotherapy Technique

    • Topics
      Character Education, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Parent Training, Relationships
    • Objective

      To describe the different approaches to use and indicators of success when implementing bibliotherapy.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Bibliotherapy

    • Topics
      Character Education, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Parent Training, Relationships
    • Objective

      To describe the rationale of bibliotherapy and its various approaches; includes listing of specific books that could be read, using this approach.

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

  • Behavioral Contracting

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Goals, Motivation, Parent Training
    • Objective

      To explain behavioral contracting rationale and approach, including how to measure success when contract is followed.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Behavioral Contract: Elementary School

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Goals, Motivation, Parent Training
    • Objective

      To assess student goals using a contract format signed by student and parent with documented rewards to be earned upon successful completion of goal.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Behavioral Contract: Elementary & Middle School

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Goals, Motivation, Parent Training
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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

  • Behavior Self-Rating Scale

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Parent Training, Self-Esteem, Social Skills, Stress, Study Skills
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Bedtime Talks

    • Topics
      Communication, Parent Training, Positive Thinking, Relationships
    • Objective

      To encourage positive thinking and communication between parents and children at bedtime.

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

  • Attendance Contract

    • Topics
      Goals, Motivation, Parent Training
    • Objective

      To provide accountability to parents regarding therapy attendance using a contract.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A3 Achieve School Success, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2