• The Cool Down Game

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about strategies to manage anger.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Handout, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • The Compromise Game

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the value of compromise; to practice thinking about alternative solutions as a way to compromise.

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

  • The Children’s Self-Image Scale

    • Topics
      Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

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

  • The Children’s Self-Control Chekclist

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Self-Control, Social Skills
    • Objective

      A checklist to identify problems in self-control in four important areas: control of affect, control of behaviors, cognitive control, and moral development.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique
    • Grades
      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
      5

  • The Art of Ignoring

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To practice ignoring when teased or bothered by others.

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

  • The “Triple A” Coping with Stress Game

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about a stress reduction game which focuses on 3 basic coping skills: avoid, alter, and accept.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique
    • 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, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • The “Snapshot” Technique

    • Topics
      Adoption, Behavior Management, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Loss & Grieving, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

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

  • The “Columbo” Approach

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Depression, Emotional Problems
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique in which the therapist feigns a role-reversal with a resistant child and asks the child for help, thereby giving the child an opportunity to provide insight and setting up a more productive relationship.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • 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

  • The “Do Something Different” Task

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Motivation, Positive Thinking
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique in which something new or different is introduced as a way to interrupt or change habitual negative behavior.

    • 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

  • Thank You Notes

    • Topics
      Communication, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To be aware of the value of communicating thanks to others, using thank you notes.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique, Worksheet
    • Grades
      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
      3