• Relaxation Exercise

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Motivation, Self-Control, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To learn general relaxation exercises for coping with anger, to enhance concentration and improve self-esteem, and to reflect on their usefulness through journaling.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique, Worksheet
    • 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
      3

  • Reframing

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Depression, Emotional Problems, Positive Thinking, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique of verbal relabeling of behavior by putting the behavior into a new, usually more positive, perspective in situations or relationships where rigidity or inflexible views of reality exist; to encourage a wider range of responses for the child or family.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      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
      3

  • Reattachment Therapy

    • Topics
      Adoption, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Communication, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Empathy, Loss & Grieving, Relationships, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique where attempts are made to build or restore bonding between a child under age 6 and a primary caretaker by re-creating a sense of trust and unconditional bonding, so the child can associate other adults with positive nurturing and respond appropriately.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • 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

  • Reassurance-Seeking Behaviors Chart

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Communication, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Parent Training, Relationships, Stress
    • Objective

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

  • Reading List: Trustworthiness

    • Topics
      Character Education, Feelings, Relationships
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Handout, Technique
    • Grades
      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
      2

  • Reading List: Responsibility

    • Topics
      Character Education, Goals, Motivation, Relationships
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Handout, Technique
    • Grades
      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
      2

  • Reading List: Respect

    • Topics
      Character Education, Feelings, Relationships
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Handout, Technique
    • Grades
      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
      2

  • Reading List: Fairness

    • Topics
      Character Education, Feelings, Goals, Relationships
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Handout, Technique
    • Grades
      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
      2

  • Reading List: Citizenship

    • Topics
      Character Education
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Handout, Technique
    • Grades
      Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Reading List: Caring

    • Topics
      Character Education, Empathy, Feelings, Relationships
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Handout, Technique
    • Grades
      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
      2