• Expressing Our Spiritual Self Through Nature

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Depression, Health Issues, Physical Health, Spirituality
    • Objective

      To introduce how spiritual symbolism, solace, and healing can be found in nature.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Externalization

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

      To raise awareness about a technique that directs a problem or conflict outward from the child experiencing it, so that the problem is separated from the individual and conceptualized as a concrete enemy that can be challenged.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Extinction

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a therapy that involves the withholding or removal of positive reinforcement when undesirable behaviors are present.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

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

      To raise awareness about a behavioral therapy for children who have experienced a very specific trauma or fear.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Facing Yours Fears: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Stress
    • Objective

      To help children learn to deal with their fears and anxieties.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      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

  • Fair Consequences

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To teach children that uncooperative behaviors have negative consequences, and to consider the logical nature of a sample list of consequences.

    • 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
      2

  • Family Conflicts

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships
    • Objective

      To record and analyze conflicts with family members as a way to set goals for personal growth and change.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • 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

  • Family Council

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Parent Training, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To provide information about an approach which promotes democratic methods in family life.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult, Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Family Goals Form

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Communication, Goals, Motivation, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, 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

  • Family Preservation

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Stress
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about an alternative to placing children in foster care or adoption programs.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult, Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3