• Developing a Spirit-Self

    • Topics
      Feelings, Motivation, Self-Esteem, Spirituality, Stress
    • Objective

      To explore and list spiritual activities which provide positive energy and strength, and which activities deplete us.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • 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
      3

  • Dinner Talk

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Goals, Motivation, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the benefits of families engaging in dinner talk.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Handout
    • Grades
      Adult, 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
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Dinnertime Stories

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Goals, Motivation, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the benefits of families engaging in dinner talk.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Handout
    • Grades
      Adult, 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
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Discussion and Identification of Rumor Spreading

    • Topics
      Cliques, Communication, Social Skills
    • Objective

      Children and teens learn how rumors are spread, how hurtful they can be, and how to take action to prevent the spreading of rumors.

    • Types of Tools
      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
      5

  • Do What I Say

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To identify situations which trigger anger; to distinguish between assertive behavior and inappropriate anger.

    • 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

  • Does It Make You Mad?

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Relationships, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To identify how the uncooperativeness of others affects children.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      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
      2

  • Don’t Bellow

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Assertiveness, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about the benefits of speaking calmly to get attention.

    • Types of Tools
      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
      3

  • Don’t Bury Your Feelings

    • Topics
      Body Image, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To increase awareness that taking care of your feelings is a part of self-respect.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Don’t Explode – Let It Out!

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To learn that holding anger inside can result in explosive or uncontrollable behavior. To consider benefits of releasing anger slowly.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Assertiveness, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To recognize the difference between major life stressors and everyday hassles that cause stress.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • 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
      3