• Five Things I Do Well

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

      To present a therapy to use with children who are having difficulty acknowledging problem behavior, or with children who would benefit from identifying relative strengths and weaknesses.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Focusing

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Goals, Positive Thinking, Stress, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique in which the child proceeds through specified physical steps in order to perceive a task constructively and with focus.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, A:B2 Plan to Achieve Goals, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Functional Family Therapy

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Relationships, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a technique in which family interactions and communication patterns change.

    • 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

  • Genograms

    • Topics
      Depression, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Goals, Relationships
    • Objective

      A tool for counselors to record and gather family records and recognize new emerging patterns.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • 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
      2

  • 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

  • Grief: How to Handle Your Fears

    • Topics
      Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Stress
    • Objective

      To help children understand steps they can take to handle their fears when grieving a loss of a loved one.

    • Types of Tools
      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
      2

  • Group Problem-Solving: Consensus Decision Making

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about the process of consensus decision making.

    • 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
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Habit Reversal

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a counseling technique to reverse the most common childhood habits, including nail biting, thumbsucking, stuttering, tics, and hair pulling.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High 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
      3

  • Hobbies

    • Topics
      Goals, Leisure, Motivation, Parent Training, Self-Esteem, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about the value of hobbies as a way to enhance motivation and work habits.

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