• Talking to Yourself about I-Messages

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk while learning to use I-Messages when angry.

    • 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

  • Talking to Yourself about Letting Anger out Safetly

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when developing the skill to manage anger appropriately.

    • 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

  • Talking to Yourself about What Makes You Angry

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Positive Thinking, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when considering strategies for managing anger.

    • 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

  • Talking to Yourself about Your Attitude When Managing Anger

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when coping with anger.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      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
      2

  • Talking to Yourself about Apologizing

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Character Education, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk as a way to think about taking responsibility for a mistake by apologizing.

    • 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

  • Talking to Yourself about Asking for Help

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Assertiveness, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Cliques, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Stress
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk as a way to ask for help when being teased.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      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

  • Talking to Myself When I am Angry

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Critical Thinking, Depression, Feelings, Stress
    • Objective

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

  • Talking to the Wizard

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

      To raise awareness about a technique in which the child talks to the rational part of himself/herself to solve problems and to challenge negative self-talk.

    • 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

  • Talking to Yourself to Help You Calm Down

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Positive Thinking, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk as a way to calm down when frustrated.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      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
      2

  • Talking to Yourself to Help you Cope with Stress

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Positive Thinking, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when coping with various stressors, including being teased or bullied.

    • 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