• Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Depression, Health Issues, Loss & Grieving, Physical Health, Self-Injury, Stress
    • Objective

      To understand the value of developing professional and personal support systems. To identify specific individuals who could be part of an effective support system.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Discussion
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2
    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Depression, Health Issues, Loss & Grieving, Physical Health, Self-Injury, Stress
    • Objective

      To recognize and identify early symptoms as a way to prevent an illness from escalating. To recall past experiences where similar symptoms were experienced.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Discussion
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2
    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships
    • Objective

      A discussion about active listening.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Technique
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2
    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Relationships, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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
    • Topics
      Feelings, Positive Thinking
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2
    • Topics
      Anger Management, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Spirituality
    • Objective

      To consider circumstances where a child may feel calm, and ways to become calm.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion
    • 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
    • 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
    • Topics
      Anger Management, Career Exploration, Character Education, Goals, Health Issues, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To identify world issues that students might be angry about. To articulate a theoretical action for helping to diminish these issues.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3
    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Health Issues, Self-Injury
    • Objective

      A glossary of frequently used terms regarding the mental health needs of children and adolescents.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Handout
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      5
    • Topics
      Character Education, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      This activity will help children to determine situations which can be addressed in class meetings.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      2