• Exploring Better Moments When Feeling Depressed

    • Topics
      Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Positive Thinking, Spirituality, Stress
    • Objective

      To instill hope in people recovering from depression.

    • Types of Tools
      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
      4

  • Expressing Our Spiritual Self Through Nature

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Depression, Health Issues, Physical Health, Spirituality
    • Objective

      To introduce how spiritual symbolism, solace, and healing can be found in nature.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • How Is Your Spiritual Health?

    • Topics
      Physical Health, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Spirituality
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • 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
      3

  • Identifying Their Support System

    • Topics
      Depression, Health Issues, Self-Injury
    • Objective

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

  • Identifying Your Support System

    • Topics
      Depression, Health Issues, Self-Injury
    • Objective

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