• Reaction Techniques to Prevent Rumor Spreading

    • Topics
      Cliques, Communication, Social Skills
    • Objective

      Children and teens learn and practice specific techniques for stopping rumors from spreading.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Reattachment Therapy

    • Topics
      Adoption, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Communication, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Empathy, Loss & Grieving, Relationships, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique where attempts are made to build or restore bonding between a child under age 6 and a primary caretaker by re-creating a sense of trust and unconditional bonding, so the child can associate other adults with positive nurturing and respond appropriately.

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

  • Receiving Gifts

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To build self-esteem by considering the reward of receiving a gift.

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

  • Reframing

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Depression, Emotional Problems, Positive Thinking, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique of verbal relabeling of behavior by putting the behavior into a new, usually more positive, perspective in situations or relationships where rigidity or inflexible views of reality exist; to encourage a wider range of responses for the child or family.

    • 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
      3

  • Reinforcers

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Parent Training, Self-Esteem, Social Skills, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about using external and internal reinforcers as motivation to achieve a desired task.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Assessment, Discussion, 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
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Relaxation Exercise

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

      To learn general relaxation exercises for coping with anger, to enhance concentration and improve self-esteem, and to reflect on their usefulness through journaling.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique, Worksheet
    • 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

  • Relaxation Training

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

      To follow and complete with written self-reflections a specific relaxation exercise protocol

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Assessment, Technique, 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
      4

  • Remembering Dad: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving
    • Objective

      To help children learn to cope with the loss of a loved one by suggesting the use of a memory box.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique, 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
      2

  • Resolving Student-Teacher Conflicts

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To recognize the difference between constructive and unconstructive conflict resolution between a teacher and student.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion
    • 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
      3

  • Respecting Property

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Character Education, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Feelings, Relationships, Self-Control, Social Skills
    • Objective

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