• Tools for Change

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Spirituality
    • Objective

      To identify and learn the language needed to take responsibility for changes in our lives; to set relevant goals to make these changes.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Too Much Fighting: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Divorce, Parent Training
    • Objective

      To increase awareness and consider the importance of knowing how to cope when your parents are fighting.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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
      2

  • Too Much Complaining: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Divorce, Parent Training
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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
      2

  • Too Bored to Talk about It

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the importance of following your interests and challenging yourself as a way to set you apart, and to discourage relying on boredom as a way to avoid these challenges.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Middle School, 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
      4

  • Token Economy Chart

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Emotional Problems, Goals, Learning Disabilities, Motivation, Parent Training, Study Skills
    • Objective

      A chart for the adult to identify behaviors that are to be reinforced and rewards that can accompany them on a weekly basis.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique
    • Grades
      Early 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
      2

  • Token Economies

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Emotional Problems, Goals, Learning Disabilities, Motivation, Parent Training, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about using a token economy as a method of positive reinforcement for encouraging appropriate behavior.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early 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

  • To Risk or Not to Risk?

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Career Exploration, Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To promote decision-making by evaluating risks to take and risks to decline.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      C:B2 Identify Career Goals, 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

  • Time-out Worksheet

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Parent Training, Self-Control
    • Objective

      A form for the adult to use as a way to organize and record a time-out plan.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Time-out Log

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Parent Training, Self-Control
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Time-out and Rewards

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Parent Training, Self-Control
    • Objective

      A form for children to record each time they receive points for positive behavior and time-outs for negative behavior.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2