• 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Catch Them Being Good

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Motivation, Parent Training, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To provide rationale for children with random positive reinforcement.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Children and Adolescents with Anxiety Disorders

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Parent Training, Stress
    • Objective

      To provide information about the types of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents and the treatments available.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Children and Adolescents with Autism

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Health Issues, Parent Training, Physical Health
    • Objective

      To provide information about autism in children and adolescents, and to describe treatments available.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Children and Adolescents with Conduct Disorder

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Health Issues, Parent Training, Physical Health, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To provide information about conduct disorder and how it affects children and adolescents.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Clean Up Songs

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Parent Training
    • Objective

      To provide children with a musical clean up ritual.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      1

  • 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