• Family Puppet Interviews

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Feelings, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a technique where a child and his/her family are brought together to have fun and give the therapist and each other information on how they feel and how they view their relationships.

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

  • Family Sculpture

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a fun technique where family members are positioned to represent issues in the family, fantasized conceptions of the idealized family, or family roles.

    • 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:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Feelings Words: Fill in the Blanks

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

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Fighting Fair

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Assertiveness, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Control, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To provide a framework for resolving conflicts and frustration to build up relationships.

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

  • Fighting Hurts

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

      To help children practice the rules of fighting fair.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Fighting Sisters: Getting Along with Others

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

      To help children understand the value of working hard to get along with others, specifically siblings.

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

  • Finding Alternative Solutions

    • Topics
      Goals, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about the value of finding alternative solutions to the same problem.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Five Things I Do Well

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Self-Control, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To present a therapy to use with children who are having difficulty acknowledging problem behavior, or with children who would benefit from identifying relative strengths and weaknesses.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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
      2

  • Helping Someone Who is Visually Impaired

    • Topics
      Character Education
    • Objective

      To consider ways to assist someone who has a disability.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Trying Hard Pays Off: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Learning Disabilities, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Stress, Time Management
    • Objective

      To consider goal-setting strategies to follow when facing frustration. To universalize the process of working hard and developing an action plan when facing frustration.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      2