• Differential Reinforcement

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a reinforcement technique which suggests rewards given for nonoccurrence of an undesired behavior.

    • Types of Tools
      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
      3

  • Don’t Explode – Let It Out!

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To learn that holding anger inside can result in explosive or uncontrollable behavior. To consider benefits of releasing anger slowly.

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

  • Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Assertiveness, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To recognize the difference between major life stressors and everyday hassles that cause stress.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • 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

  • Emotions Chart

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Behavior Management, Conflict Resolution, Positive Thinking, Self-Control, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To help children with ADHD understand their uncomfortable feelings and how to cope.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Extinction

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a therapy that involves the withholding or removal of positive reinforcement when undesirable behaviors are present.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Fair Consequences

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To teach children that uncooperative behaviors have negative consequences, and to consider the logical nature of a sample list of consequences.

    • Types of Tools
      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, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Family Chores Chart

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Behavior Management, Goals, Parent Training, Time Management
    • Objective

      To record family chores on a weekly basis.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Feeling and Acting Chart

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, 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

  • Feelings Charades

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about non-verbal communication signals sent by others, specifically the signals that could avoid a conflict to escalate.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Feelings Diary

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To give children an opportunity to communicate their feelings on paper and understand the feelings of others.

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