• 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

  • Talking to Yourself about Positive Thoughts When Afraid

    • 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

  • Talking to Yourself about Relaxing

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

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when developing the skills to manage stress by relaxing.

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

  • Talking to Yourself about Relaxing When You Are Afraid

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

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk to stay calm when you are afraid.

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

  • Talking to Yourself about Sad Feelings

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

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when confronted with sad feelings.

    • 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 Your Activities When Coping with Loss

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

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when considering ways to have fun when you are coping with a significant loss.

    • 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 “Columbo” Approach

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Depression, Emotional Problems
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique in which the therapist feigns a role-reversal with a resistant child and asks the child for help, thereby giving the child an opportunity to provide insight and setting up a more productive relationship.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • 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

  • The “Snapshot” Technique

    • Topics
      Adoption, Behavior Management, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Loss & Grieving, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

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