• Thinking Before Acting

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To consider the value of thinking before acting when angry.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, 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

  • Thinking About What Might Happen When Angry: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To think about the value of anticipating consequences before expressing anger inappropriately.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • 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

  • Thinking About Hunger

    • Topics
      Character Education
    • Objective

      To consider ways of helping those in need, to empathize with someone who experiences chronic hunger.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Thinking About Consequences

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Critical Thinking, Health Issues, Recovery, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To think about various types of life consequences of using drugs.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • 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 Whole You: Benefits of Leisure Activities

    • Topics
      Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Health Issues, Leisure, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Spirituality
    • Objective

      To identify the benefits derived from the leisure activities in which one participates.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • 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
      3

  • The Wall of Conflict

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To focus on one problem at a time to keep a conflict from escalating.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • 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
      3

  • The Talking Hour

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Empathy, Parent Training, Relationships
    • Objective

      To consider the value of designating a scheduled Talking Hour for children and parents to come together and open up communication.

    • 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
      2

  • The Talking Body

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Assertiveness, Communication, Critical Thinking, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase assertiveness skills through the understanding and practice of various nonverbal communication cues.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, 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

  • The Stress Detective: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Communication, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about ways to manage stress.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • 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 Story of ________

    • Topics
      Feelings, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3