• Positive Parenting Skills

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Parent Training, Relationships
    • Objective

      To identify and practice positive communication skills to enhance parenting.

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

  • Positive Problem-Solving

    • Topics
      Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Goals
    • Objective

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

  • Positive Self-Talk

    • Topics
      Depression, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To help fearful and shy children focus on why self-degrading statements may not be true, and ways to reframe these statements in a more positive way.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Positive Thinking: Tony’s Time

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Critical Thinking, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the value of concentrating on the good things in life as a way to develop a positive attitude.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Positively Positive

    • Topics
      Communication, Empathy, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Recovery, Self-Esteem, Spirituality
    • Objective

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

  • Pound it Out!

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To think about and practice alternatives to physical expressions of anger.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, 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
      3

  • Practical and Quick Fixes

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about several creative fixes children can try to use to work through their fears.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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

  • Prediction Task

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Recovery
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique in which paradoxical intention is used as a way to give control back to the child to make positive behavioral changes.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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

  • Prescribing the Symptom

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a paradoxical intentionality technique in which a client or family with rigid behavioral patterns is asked to continue, or even exaggerate, an undesired behavior as a way to regain a sense of control, thereby leading to gradual extinction.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Pretending to Have Symptoms

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a paradoxical intentionality technique to use when clients are exhibiting mindless behavior patterns that have been resistant to change. The therapist suggests that the client only pretend to have the symptomatic behavior, creating a playful, constructive tone for growth and change.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3