• The Victim – Game

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Behavior Management, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To use a game format to take an in-depth look at problem-solving social situations involving conflict or bullying.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • The Wall of Conflict

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To focus on one problem at a time to keep a conflict from escalating.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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
      3

  • The Way I See it

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To help children problem-solve situations involving conflict and safety.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Handout
    • Grades
      Early 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

  • The When-Then Strategy

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Emotional Problems, Goals, Motivation, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about a strategy in which children are told that a pleasant, rewarding activity will be provided once they engage in a specific desired behavior.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • 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

  • The Whole You: Benefits of Leisure Activities

    • Topics
      Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Health Issues, Leisure, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Spirituality
    • Objective

      To identify the benefits derived from the leisure activities in which one participates.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult
    • 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

  • The Worry List

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Depression, Emotional Problems, Goals, Parent Training, Recovery, Stress
    • Objective

      To consider the value of designing a comprehensive, individualized model that creates supports to help a child and family with a broad-based coalition of local agencies and service providers.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle School, Preschool, 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

  • Theraplay

    • Topics
      Adoption, Behavior Management, Communication, Emotional Problems, Empathy, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Parent Training, Positive Thinking, Relationships
    • Objective

      To learn about a technique devised to provide a second parenting experience, offering poorly bonded parents and children a chance to reenact positive parent-infant activities.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool, 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

  • Think Before You Label People

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Cliques, Communication, Learning Disabilities, Relationships, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To encourage thought about the consequences of labels, including the pain and damage experienced by the victim. To offer tips to curb labeling.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Handout
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Thinking About Consequences

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Critical Thinking, Health Issues, Recovery, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To think about various types of life consequences of using drugs.

    • 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

  • Thinking About Hunger

    • Topics
      Character Education
    • Objective

      To consider ways of helping those in need, to empathize with someone who experiences chronic hunger.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2