• Down in the Dumps? Lighten Up

    • Topics
      Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Positive Thinking, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To develop effective coping skills to employ when feeling overwhelmed or depressed.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • 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

  • Effective Communication: Resolving Family Conflicts

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

      To learn how to communicate effectively with family members using specific strategies.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult, Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Effects of Emotional Abuse

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Self-Injury, Stress
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about the effects of being exposed to emotional abuse.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Emergency Resources for Suicide Prevention

    • Topics
      Depression, Emotional Problems, Health Issues, Loss & Grieving, Self-Injury
    • Objective

      To provide information about suicide prevention hotlines.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Empower Ourselves and Others

    • Topics
      Character Education
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about the difficulties associated with being unemployed.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:C1 Relate School to Life Experiences, C:A2 Develop Employment Readiness, C:B1 Acquire Career Information
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Empowering Talk

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To empower students to speak up for themselves and say what is important to them.

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

  • Enactment

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a counseling technique in which a troubling incident can be analyzed in a more specific manner.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult, 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
      3

  • Encouraging a Child to Initiate a Time-out

    • Topics
      Parent Training
    • Objective

      A form for parents that explores the concept of teaching children to self-initiate a time-out.

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

  • Excuses, Excuses, Excuses

    • Topics
      Character Education, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about the use of excuses as a way to avoid personal responsibility.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Exercise Interest Checklist

    • Topics
      Body Image, Goals, Leisure, Motivation, Physical Health, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      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