• Reframing

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Depression, Emotional Problems, Positive Thinking, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique of verbal relabeling of behavior by putting the behavior into a new, usually more positive, perspective in situations or relationships where rigidity or inflexible views of reality exist; to encourage a wider range of responses for the child or family.

    • 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
      3

  • Understanding the Impact of Your Behavior on Others

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about how behavior affects others; to recognize that a child can consider consequences of their behavior to influence a positive outcome.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, 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

  • Urges and Compulsions Checklist

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Emotional Problems, Health Issues, Self-Injury, Stress
    • Objective

      A checklist to assess commonly observed urges and compulsions.

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

  • Using a Decision-Making Model

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Goals, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

    • 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

  • Using I-Messages

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about I-Messages being an effective communication tool in expressing wants or needs in a non-judgmental, non-confrontational, non-blaming manner.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Using the Tools in My Toolbox

    • Topics
      Bullying and Cyberbullying, Cliques, Conflict Resolution
    • Objective

      To understand the benefits of using the tools of ignoring, laughing it off, avoiding, and sticking with friends, when being teased.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Value Others

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Empathy, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To show kindness and courtesy through your actions.

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

  • Verbal Bullying – Game

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Cliques, Conflict Resolution
    • Objective

      To take an in-depth look at bullying by considering strategies to curb bullying.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Video Stories

    • Topics
      Career Exploration, Communication, Empathy, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To communicate a positive message to others through a video message as a way to have fun and develop a social conscience.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Visualization

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Critical Thinking, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Loss & Grieving, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Spirituality, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique used as a part of hypnotherapy, mediation, desensitization training, or pain control, in which children imagine or visualize a specific image to cope with fears, anxieties, or troublesome behaviors.

    • 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