• Unhealthy Defense Mechanisms

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To develop an understanding of unhealthy defense mechanisms and their negative consequences.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, 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

  • Unpleasant Feelings

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To develop an understanding of unhealthy defense mechanisms and their negative consequences.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Unpleasant Feelings

    • Topics
      Feelings
    • Objective

      Students examine positive and negative coping mechanisms when dealing with unpleasant feelings.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Urges and Compulsions Checklist

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Emotional Problems, Health Issues, Self-Injury, Stress
    • Objective

      A checklist to assess commonly observed urges and compulsions.

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

  • Using a Decision-Making Model

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

    • 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

  • Using Self-Control When You are Angry

    • Topics
      Anger Management
    • Objective

      Students will learn to incorporate self-control when angry.

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

  • Video Stories

    • Topics
      Career Exploration, Communication, Empathy, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To communicate a positive message to others through a video message as a way to have fun and develop a social conscience.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Violet’s Monsters

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Emotional Problems, Health Issues, Parent Training, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about overcoming fears by confronting your fear and getting help from people who care.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Early 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
      4

  • Visualization

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Critical Thinking, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Loss & Grieving, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Spirituality, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique used as a part of hypnotherapy, mediation, desensitization training, or pain control, in which children imagine or visualize a specific image to cope with fears, anxieties, or troublesome behaviors.

    • 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
      2

  • We Have Something in Common

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

      A friendship tool to help children recognize similar likes and dislikes.

    • 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
    • Number of pages
      2