• Habit Reversal

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a counseling technique to reverse the most common childhood habits, including nail biting, thumbsucking, stuttering, tics, and hair pulling.

    • 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
      3

  • Handling Change

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To teach children to accept and adapt to change in their lives.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, 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

  • Handling Physical Fighting

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To help children think about alternatives to physical fighting.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, 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

  • Having a Positive Attitude: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Depression, Feelings, Positive Thinking
    • Objective

      To help children learn to deal with their anger.

    • 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

  • Healthy Heart

    • Topics
      Body Image, Goals, Physical Health
    • Objective

      To increase awareness of the importance of maintaining a healthy heart and body.

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

  • Help from Others: Survivor Support Groups

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

      To help individuals and families find strategies to work through their grief.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • 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

  • 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

  • Highways to a Happier, Healthier Future

    • Topics
      Goals, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To identify attitudes, support systems, and skills that will help one cope with difficult events and choices.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      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

  • 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

  • Horticulture Therapy

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Communication, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Leisure, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a therapy in which groups of children or physically challenged populations are put in a caregiving role as a way to boost self-esteem.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult, 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