• Topics
      Communication, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To gain understanding that a group is made up of individuals with many different talents, all of which are unique and worthy of respect.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      1
    • Topics
      Communication, Parent Training, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      A recording form for a parent to keep track of time spent
      with a child during which the child’s interests and feelings are a priority.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2
    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Depression, Emotional Problems, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique in which the child and other members of a therapeutic group each draw a squiggle on a paper before exchanging papers; the recipient(s) of the squiggle paper then completes the squiggle design; useful for resistant or shy children, as well as victims of child or sexual abuse; encourages bonding between clients and can also be used as a projective tool for the counselor.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2
    • Topics
      Communication, Critical Thinking, Goals, Recovery, Relationships, Time Management
    • Objective

      A form to help children understand and prepare for the short-term timeline of therapy, and track the number of sessions left before termination of therapy.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B2 Plan to Achieve Goals
    • Number of pages
      2
    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To learn how to keep your body quiet and calm; an exercise in being patient.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2
    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Health Issues, Parent Training
    • Objective

      A checklist to measure side effects of various psychostimulant medications on a continuum scale.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2
    • Topics
      Communication, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the value of a positive attitude; to distinguish between positive statements and complaints.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3
    • 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
    • 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
    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about the technique of ignoring by a parent or caregiver when a child engages in relatively minor, inappropriate behavior.

    • 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
      2