• Nurturing Self-Esteem in Children

    • Topics
      Communication, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To help parents understand the value of positive communication with children and its influence on self-esteem.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Preschool, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Once Again, Please

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Communication, Goals, Learning Disabilities, Study Skills
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Seeing Another Person’s Point of View: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Empathy, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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

  • Anger Buttons

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Self-Control, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To use a game format to think and talk about things that inspire anger, how the anger is expressed, and alternative ways of dealing with the source of anger.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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

  • Considering the Rights of Others

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Feelings, Relationships, Self-Control, Social Skills
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, 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

  • OCD Showers Worksheet

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Emotional Problems, Health Issues, Stress
    • Objective

      To assess specific aspects of showering behavior that can cause stress for a child with OCD; a tool to use and incorporate in a behavioral program for improvement.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Worksheet
    • 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

  • Say What I Feel

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Assertiveness, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Self-Control, Social Skills
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Technique, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Seat Ball

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Empathy, Feelings, Self-Control
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Self-Control Training

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger's Syndrome, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Relationships, Self-Control, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about self-control training, which gives a child the skills and understanding necessary to control problematic symptoms and behaviors by regulating automatic behavior that has become harmful; incorporates cognitive restructuring, role-play, modeling, problem-solving, self-evaluation, and self-reinforcement.

    • 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

  • Session Notes

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Goals
    • Objective

      A written template to document information gathered and discussed during a particular counseling session.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2