To identify support systems and present the possible need for additional ones.

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

To gain an understanding regarding the importance of short-term goals in meeting long-term goals.

To increase problem-solving skills by gathering knowledge and experience in confronting obstacles.

To explore sources of sadness, grief and loss; to consider aspects of sadness that can and can't be controlled.

To increase knowledge about preserving the earth by learning about organic farming and starting a community garden; to consider ways to promote the value of eating less popular vegetables.

To help children learn to deal with frustration and maintain a positive attitude.

To consider activities that would be helpful in connecting and supporting elder members of the community.

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.

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.