To help children learn to articulate fears. To get rid of fears by gaining a sense of control over them, by writing a letter to those fears and demanding that they leave.

To identify visual cues of anger and to recognize and anticipate anger in others.

To learn about and practice different noise levels. Quantifying noise levels by number gives students and teacher a common language.

Can be used as a reward or simply as a reminder that time together is to be treasured.

To identify resources available to help in the recovery process.

To understand the value of developing professional and personal support systems. To identify specific individuals who could be part of an effective support system.

To recognize and identify early symptoms as a way to prevent an illness from escalating. To recall past experiences where similar symptoms were experienced.

To self-assess activities that are difficult for client due to OCD using a checklist approach; to provide a tool at any stage of counseling intervention.

To offer students an opportunity to write about a child who moves to a new neighborhood and doesn't know how to make friends.