• Positive Problem-Solving

    • Topics
      Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Goals
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Practical and Quick Fixes

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about several creative fixes children can try to use to work through their fears.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique
    • 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

  • Practicing Social Skills

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Assertiveness, Autism Spectrum, Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To role-play scenarios using puppets to practice initiating conversation.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Prediction Task

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Recovery
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique in which paradoxical intention is used as a way to give control back to the child to make positive behavioral changes.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • 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

  • Prescribing the Symptom

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a paradoxical intentionality technique in which a client or family with rigid behavioral patterns is asked to continue, or even exaggerate, an undesired behavior as a way to regain a sense of control, thereby leading to gradual extinction.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Pretending to Have Symptoms

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a paradoxical intentionality technique to use when clients are exhibiting mindless behavior patterns that have been resistant to change. The therapist suggests that the client only pretend to have the symptomatic behavior, creating a playful, constructive tone for growth and change.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Prevention Intervention

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Parent Training, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique that helps young children with impulsivity problems. The adult anticipates and prevents possible misbehaviors by controlling the environment with meaningful reinforcers, and teaches the child skills for good behavior.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • 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

  • Problem-Solving Therapy for Families

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Relationships, Stress
    • Objective

    • 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
      3

  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Emotional Problems, Health Issues, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • 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

  • Prosocial Learning

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Character Education, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about the value of reinforcing prosocial behavior that solves problems in the community, including writing letters to facilitate change, volunteering, and doing work to improve the environment.

    • 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
    • Number of pages
      3