• Special Talents Posters

    • Topics
      Communication, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To gain understanding that a group is made up of individuals with many different talents, all of which are unique and worthy of respect.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      1

  • ‘Special Time’ Recording Form

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

      A recording form for a parent to keep track of time spent
      with a child during which the child’s interests and feelings are a priority.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Squiggle/Scribble Technique

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Depression, Emotional Problems, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique in which the child and other members of a therapeutic group each draw a squiggle on a paper before exchanging papers; the recipient(s) of the squiggle paper then completes the squiggle design; useful for resistant or shy children, as well as victims of child or sexual abuse; encourages bonding between clients and can also be used as a projective tool for the counselor.

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

  • Starting to Take Charge

    • Topics
      Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Positive Thinking, Recovery
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle 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

  • Stop the Complaining

    • Topics
      Communication, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the value of a positive attitude; to distinguish between positive statements and complaints.

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

  • Handling (and Helping) Bullies

    • Topics
      Bullying and Cyberbullying, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Self-Control, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To help students practice ways to help bullies learn to fit in.

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

  • Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Communication, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills, Spirituality
    • Objective

      To increase the ability to communicate personal, positive feelings with those close to us.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, 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

  • Helping Children Deal with Separation

    • Topics
      Divorce, Feelings, Parent Training
    • Objective

      To aid in helping children deal with separation from their loved ones.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • 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

  • Hitting Hurts

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Conflict Resolution, Parent Training, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about the value of controlling physical aggression.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • Grades
      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
      4

  • Ignoring

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about the technique of ignoring by a parent or caregiver when a child engages in relatively minor, inappropriate behavior.

    • 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