• Dance/Movement Therapy

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique which helps depressed or aggressive clients find a safe vehicle to express frustration in a gentler fashion.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Deciding Which Fears to Face First: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To help children learn to deal with their fears and anxieties.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      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

  • Deep Breathing

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Stress
    • Objective

      To learn how to manage conflict by practicing deep breathing to reach a calm state.

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

  • 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

  • Differentiating the Child and the OCD

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

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

  • Diploma

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

      To formally acknowledge successful management of OCD symptoms at the end of a year.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Does It Make You Mad?

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Relationships, Self-Control, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To identify how the uncooperativeness of others affects children.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      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
      2

  • 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

  • Dream Friends

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Health Issues, Parent Training, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about re-dreaming, a technique where a child is helped to change the outcome of a disturbing dream.

    • 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