• Effective Communication: Resolving Family Conflicts

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

      To learn how to communicate effectively with family members using specific strategies.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult, Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Effects of Emotional Abuse

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Self-Injury, Stress
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about the effects of being exposed to emotional abuse.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Emergency Resources for Suicide Prevention

    • Topics
      Depression, Emotional Problems, Health Issues, Loss & Grieving, Self-Injury
    • Objective

      To provide information about suicide prevention hotlines.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Empathy

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

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

  • Everyone Has Feelings

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Feelings, Social Skills
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Excuses, Excuses, Excuses

    • Topics
      Character Education, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about the use of excuses as a way to avoid personal responsibility.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Expressing Anger: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Communication, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Stress
    • Objective

      To help children understand that anger sometimes masks sadness; to raise awareness about the value of expressing rather than suppressing anger.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • 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

  • Family Chores Chart

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Behavior Management, Goals, Parent Training, Time Management
    • Objective

      To record family chores on a weekly basis.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Feelings and Their Triggers

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Conflict Resolution, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Self-Injury, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • 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