• Talking to Yourself When You Are Faced with a Problem

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Feelings, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Stress, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when faced with a problem.

    • 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 When You Feel Overwhelmed

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Feelings, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Stress, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when feeling overwhelmed with fear.

    • 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 When You Have Feelings that Bother You

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

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when feeling bad.

    • 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

  • The Draw-a-Dream Technique

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Parent Training, Relationships, Stress
    • Objective

    • 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

  • The Garbage Bag Technique

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique in which the metaphor of a garbage bag is used to uncover and get rid of the overpowering and aversive feelings following a traumatizing event.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, 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
      3

  • The Imaginary Feelings X-Ray Machine

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about an art therapy technique in which the child draws his body image and draws his feelings inside the drawing; for children with internalized disorders, such as depression, anxiety, or fears.

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

  • Seeking Help From Adults

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Asperger's Syndrome, Assertiveness, Autism Spectrum, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Communication, Critical Thinking, Feelings, Goals, Relationships
    • Objective

    • 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
    • Number of pages
      3

  • The Imaginary Time Machine

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Positive Thinking, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about hypnotherapy, which can be used in conjunction with psychotherapy to treat anxiety, stress, or chronic pain.

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

  • The Music Lesson

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Stress
    • Objective

    • 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

  • The Rosebush Technique

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Communication, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Stress
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a projective imagery technique in which the child is asked to reveal a sense of himself/herself by viewing himself/herself as a rosebush with vulnerabilities and defense mechanisms.

    • 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