• Self-Talk

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Feelings, Goals, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To teach children to use positive self-talk to direct their thoughts and behavior.

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

  • Sema’s Snowy Day: Thinking about Consequences before Acting

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Critical Thinking, Goals, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To teach about the importance of thinking about consequences before acting.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Send the Word

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Relationships
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about positive values and character.

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

  • Sense of Loss? Grief Grabs You!

    • Topics
      Loss & Grieving
    • Objective

      To facilitate the grief process for children by recognizing often unrecognized symptoms and feelings; to recognize benefits of discussing grief.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique, 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

  • Session Notes

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Goals
    • Objective

      A written template to document information gathered and discussed during a particular counseling session.

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

  • Settings Social Goals

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Empathy, Goals, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To set social goals, strategize ways to accomplish them, and to determine the resources needed; to formally document an action plan to improve social skills.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, 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
      2

  • Sharing

    • Topics
      Character Education, Empathy, Leisure, Relationships
    • Objective

      To consider activities that foster compassion for others, and specifically for animals.

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

  • Sharing Time and Energy

    • Topics
      Empathy
    • Objective

      To consider ways to help others, using specific work and play examples.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Showing Interest

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Communication, Empathy, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To learn how to show interest in others by recognizing appropriate and inappropriate responses.

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

  • Showing Interest in Others

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Communication, Empathy, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To learn how to show interest in others by thinking of specific responses that show interest.

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