To increase knowledge about a technique in which children learn to lower their body-arousal state and inhibit aggressive impulses by practicing calming alternatives to manage their anger.

To increase knowledge about self-control training, which gives a child the skills and understanding necessary to control problematic symptoms and behaviors by regulating automatic behavior that has become harmful; incorporates cognitive restructuring, role-play, modeling, problem-solving, self-evaluation, and self-reinforcement.

To promote self-disclosure with others in order to improve communication skills and strengthen relationships.

To raise awareness about positive values and character.

To facilitate the grief process for children by recognizing often unrecognized symptoms and feelings; to recognize benefits of discussing grief.

To set social goals, strategize ways to accomplish them, and to determine the resources needed; to formally document an action plan to improve social skills.

To practice and learn that sharing and taking turns makes it easier to get along with others.