• The Vacation

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Parent Training, Positive Thinking, Relationships
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about a technique in which an enmeshed family member is sent on vacation so that the boundaries between that person and others are strengthened, while weak contact between underactive family members is increased.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle 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 Unbreakable Bundle of Sticks

    • Topics
      Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the value of many hands working together, as opposed to working alone.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • The Truth Chart

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Character Education, Emotional Problems, Motivation, Parent Training, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the value of telling the truth and the technique of using a truth chart as a way to eliminate lying.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout, 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
      3

  • The Trifocal Model for Reversing Underachievement

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about a six-step model which focuses on learning new habits, attitudes, and behaviors through vision, commitment, planning, and follow-through.

    • 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
      4

  • The Three Friends

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

      To increase awareness about the value of compromise as a way to work out problems.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • 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
      3

  • The Therapist on the Inside

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Relationships
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about a technique in which the child is encouraged to directly evoke a memory of the therapist offering soothing and helpful support; based on therapist and child developing internal structures for self-regulation and tolerating negative situations.

    • Types of Tools
      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
      2

  • 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