• Fishing to Feel Good

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

      To introduce coping strategies for dealing with daily stressors.

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

  • Fitness Includes Making Lifestyle Changes

    • Topics
      Body Image, Goals, Physical Health
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about improving fitness by making lifestyle changes.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Five Things I Do Well

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

      To present a therapy to use with children who are having difficulty acknowledging problem behavior, or with children who would benefit from identifying relative strengths and weaknesses.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Following the Rules

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Character Education, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Self-Control, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To record incidents of negative responses to rules and consequences imposed by parent.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Food For Thought

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Body Image, Feelings, Physical Health, Self-Control, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To recognize the relationship between eating and emotions.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • For Your Information: Managing Your Time

    • Topics
      Time Management
    • Objective

      To increase time management in a mental health facility through scheduling of pertinent activities.

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

  • Free Time Chart

    • Topics
      Goals, Leisure, Time Management
    • Objective

      To learn how to create unstructured time.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • 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
      2

  • Frustration Tolerance Checklist

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Goals, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To help children understand their ADHD and to cope by assessing when patience helps in tolerating their frustrations instead of their usual impulsive response.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • 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

  • Functional Family Therapy

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Relationships, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a technique in which family interactions and communication patterns change.

    • 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

  • Genograms

    • Topics
      Depression, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Goals, Relationships
    • Objective

      A tool for counselors to record and gather family records and recognize new emerging patterns.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult
    • 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