• Deep Breathing

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

      To learn how to manage conflict by practicing deep breathing to reach a calm state.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Dependence and Independence

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Communication, Depression, Relationships, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To understand the value of both dependence and independence, and to know when each is beneficial.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Depending on Others

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Communication, Stress
    • Objective

      To understand the value of both dependence and independence, and to identify when each is beneficial.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Developing Trust

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To develop an awareness of trust and how it is earned; to develop an understanding of a trusting relationship.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • 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

  • Different Homes, Different Rules: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Divorce, Parent Training
    • Objective

      To increase awareness and consider the importance of looking for common ground when faced with different rules in different homes when parents are divorced.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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

  • Different Houses, Different Rules

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Divorce, Time Management
    • Objective

      To learn how to adapt to different rules in different houses.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Differential Attention

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Parent Training
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about the benefits of showing attention for desired behaviors, and withdrawing attention for undesired behaviors.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • 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

  • Differential Reinforcement

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a reinforcement technique which suggests rewards given for nonoccurrence of an undesired behavior.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • 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
      3

  • Dinner Talk

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Goals, Motivation, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the benefits of families engaging in dinner talk.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Handout
    • 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
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Dinnertime Stories

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Goals, Motivation, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the benefits of families engaging in dinner talk.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Handout
    • 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
    • Number of pages
      2