• Seat Ball

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Empathy, Feelings, Self-Control
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Self-Control Training

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger's Syndrome, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Relationships, Self-Control, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about self-control training, which gives a child the skills and understanding necessary to control problematic symptoms and behaviors by regulating automatic behavior that has become harmful; incorporates cognitive restructuring, role-play, modeling, problem-solving, self-evaluation, and self-reinforcement.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      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, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Session Notes

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Goals
    • Objective

      A written template to document information gathered and discussed during a particular counseling session.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Sharing Musical Chairs

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Self-Control, Social Skills
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Sharing

    • Topics
      Character Education, Empathy, Leisure, Relationships
    • Objective

      To consider activities that foster compassion for others, and specifically for animals.

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

  • Shoot for the Stars

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking
    • Objective

      To consider the process, benefits, and consequences of taking risks when setting goals.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Showing Interest in Others

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Communication, Empathy, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To learn how to show interest in others by thinking of specific responses that show interest.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Significant Life Events

    • Topics
      Character Education, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

    • 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
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Signs of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Sing-a-Song Music Therapy

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

      To increase knowledge about a technique for children with phobic reactions, to focus on a song with a theme of courage or confidence building as a way to block the phobic symptom.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2