• Taking Responsibility for What You Say: Using I-Messages

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Self-Control, Social Skills
    • Objective

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

  • 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 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 Being Fair to Others

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Positive Thinking, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when being fair to others when their point of view is different.

    • 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 Being in the Middle

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Divorce, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when parents put you in the middle of a disagreement.

    • 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 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 Consequences

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

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when anticipating consequences and learning to manage 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 Creating Win/Win Compromises

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Positive Thinking
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk about creating win/win compromises by focusing on alternate solutions and considering other points of view.

    • 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 Creativity

    • Topics
      Communication, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Positive Thinking, Recovery, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when strategizing ways of expressing your feelings and thoughts creatively.

    • 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 Cyberbullying

    • Topics
      Bullying and Cyberbullying, Cliques, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Positive Thinking
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when strategizing ways of dealing with cyberbullying.

    • 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