• The Garbage Bag Technique

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique in which the metaphor of a garbage bag is used to uncover and get rid of the overpowering and aversive feelings following a traumatizing event.

    • 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

  • The Life-Space Interview

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Depression, Emotional Problems, Parent Training, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To learn about a therapeutic technique in which the caregiver or trusted individual can provide consistent support or create an opportunity for insight when interviewing an angry child.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      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
      4

  • The “Snapshot” Technique

    • Topics
      Adoption, Behavior Management, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Loss & Grieving, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

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

  • Taking Responsibility for What You Say: Using I-Messages

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

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

  • Talking to Yourself about Coping with Things You Don’t like about Your Parents’ Divorce

    • Topics
      Divorce, Positive Thinking
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when coping with different aspects of parents divorcing.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      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

  • Thank You for Sharing

    • Topics
      Communication, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To be aware of, and show thanks for the people in your life who share with you.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      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

  • The Domino Effect Game

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about a technique in which understanding the cause and effect relationship between behaviors and the consequences of these behaviors is explored using the metaphor of falling dominoes.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • The Five-E Method for Eliciting Change

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Goals, Motivation
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about a technique to use with children experiencing behavioral problems; it focuses on a five-phase method: eliciting, elaborating, expanding, evaluating, and empowering, as a way to work out problems.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      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

  • The Imaginary Time Machine

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Positive Thinking, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about hypnotherapy, which can be used in conjunction with psychotherapy to treat anxiety, stress, or chronic pain.

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

  • The Miracle Question

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Feelings, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a solution-based therapeutic technique in which a problem is reframed as a way to motivate children to see potential solutions.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      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