• Systematic Desensitization

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Recovery, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about a technique in which the child is trained to respond to his/her triggers of anxiety by imagining a hierarchy of anxiety provoking scenes, or to gradually confront the actual fear-evoking stimuli, without undue discomfort.

    • 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
      3

  • 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 about Angry Feeelings

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

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk as a way to express 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 Being Upset with Parents

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Divorce, Feelings, Positive Thinking
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when you are upset with something that your parents are doing.

    • 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 Expressing Your Feelings

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

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk about the value of expressing your feelings.

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

  • Talking to Yourself about Guilty Feelings When Coping with a Loss

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Positive Thinking
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when coping with guilty feelings about a significant loss.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Talking to Yourself about Handling Stress

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

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when learning to cope with stress.

    • 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 Handling Your Fears When Coping with a Loss

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

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk to better handle your fears about a significant loss.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Talking to Yourself about How Your Body Feels

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

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when dealing with feelings of worry or fear.

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