• The Rosebush Technique

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Communication, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Stress
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a projective imagery technique in which the child is asked to reveal a sense of himself/herself by viewing himself/herself as a rosebush with vulnerabilities and defense mechanisms.

    • 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

  • The Spiritual Journey

    • Topics
      Depression, Emotional Problems, Loss & Grieving, Recovery, Spirituality
    • Objective

      To increase awareness and understanding of the components of a spiritual journey.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult, High School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • The Story Game

    • Topics
      Communication, Critical Thinking, Feelings, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • 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
      2

  • The Stress Detective: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Communication, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about ways to manage stress.

    • 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

  • The Talking Body

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Assertiveness, Communication, Critical Thinking, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase assertiveness skills through the understanding and practice of various nonverbal communication cues.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, 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

  • The Talking Hour

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Empathy, Parent Training, Relationships
    • Objective

      To consider the value of designating a scheduled Talking Hour for children and parents to come together and open up communication.

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

  • The Therapist on the Inside

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Relationships
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about a technique in which the child is encouraged to directly evoke a memory of the therapist offering soothing and helpful support; based on therapist and child developing internal structures for self-regulation and tolerating negative situations.

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

  • The Three Friends

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

      To increase awareness about the value of compromise as a way to work out problems.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • 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

  • The Trifocal Model for Reversing Underachievement

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Goals, Motivation, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about a six-step model which focuses on learning new habits, attitudes, and behaviors through vision, commitment, planning, and follow-through.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle 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
      4

  • The Truth Chart

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Character Education, Emotional Problems, Motivation, Parent Training, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the value of telling the truth and the technique of using a truth chart as a way to eliminate lying.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout, Technique
    • 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