• Defense Worksheet

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To develop an understanding of four defenses and their role in blocking self-growth.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Dependence and Independence

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Communication, Depression, Relationships, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To understand the value of both dependence and independence, and to know when each is beneficial.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Depending on Others

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Communication, Stress
    • Objective

      To understand the value of both dependence and independence, and to identify when each is beneficial.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Developing Trust

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To develop an awareness of trust and how it is earned; to develop an understanding of a trusting relationship.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • 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

  • Developing Trust by Sharing Information About Yourself

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To develop an awareness of the risks associated with trust and how it is earned in a group.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • 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

  • Dinner Talk

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Goals, Motivation, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the benefits of families engaging in dinner talk.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Handout
    • Grades
      Adult, 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
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Dinnertime Stories

    • Topics
      Character Education, Communication, Goals, Motivation, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the benefits of families engaging in dinner talk.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Handout
    • Grades
      Adult, 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
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Discipline – A United Front: Resolving Family Conflicts

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Social Skills, Spirituality, Stress
    • Objective

      To identify individuals or groups that can offer support and guidance to an individual or couple within the armed services.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Discussion and Identification of Rumor Spreading

    • Topics
      Cliques, Communication, Social Skills
    • Objective

      Children and teens learn how rumors are spread, how hurtful they can be, and how to take action to prevent the spreading of rumors.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      5

  • Divorce: How to Talk about Your Difficult Feelings

    • Topics
      Communication, Divorce, Feelings
    • Objective

      To practice talking about difficult feelings, including divorce.

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