• Goal Setting: Step Up to the Plate

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To set realistic academic and behavioral goals by identifying and recording completion of incremental steps.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Assessment, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Goal Setting

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To set realistic academic and behavioral goals by identifying and recording completion of incremental steps.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique, 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
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Good Talks with Yourself

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Body Image, Depression, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Control, Spirituality, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about the value of self-talk as a motivator to stay focused on goals.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      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
      2

  • Gopher It!

    • Topics
      Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking
    • Objective

      To analyze the benefits of taking safe risks as a step toward reaching personal goals.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, A:B2 Plan to Achieve Goals, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Handling Change

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To teach children to accept and adapt to change in their lives.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle 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

  • Having a Positive Attitude: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Depression, Feelings, Positive Thinking
    • Objective

      To help children learn to deal with their anger.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle 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

  • Horticulture Therapy

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Communication, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Leisure, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a therapy in which groups of children or physically challenged populations are put in a caregiving role as a way to boost self-esteem.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult, Early Elementary School, High School, Middle 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

  • How I Would Change the World

    • Topics
      Character Education, Goals, Positive Thinking
    • Objective

      To consider ways to make a positive difference.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      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
      2

  • How Is Your Spiritual Health?

    • Topics
      Physical Health, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Spirituality
    • Objective

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

  • How to Calm Yourself

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Self-Control, Spirituality, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about strategies to use to calm yourself when angry.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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
      2