• Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Glossary of Terms

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Health Issues, Self-Injury
    • Objective

      A glossary of frequently used terms regarding the mental health needs of children and adolescents.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Handout
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      5

  • Childhood Motivation Checklist

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Goals, Learning Disabilities, Motivation
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:C1 Relate School to Life Experiences, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Children and Adolescents with Anxiety Disorders

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

      To provide information about the types of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents and the treatments available.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Client-Centered Play Therapy

    • Topics
      Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Health Issues
    • Objective

      To illustrate the stages and the value of client-centered play therapy as a viable technique for young children.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Co-Therapy Using Clients

    • Topics
      Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To provide information about co-therapy where the therapist uses the client to offer suggestions to a family member as a way to help the client in a solution-based therapeutic approach.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult, Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Common Obsessions

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

      A checklist to assess obsessive thoughts in young clients.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Coping with Major Depressive Disorder

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about major depressive disorder.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Counting Behaviors

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Emotional Problems, Health Issues, Stress
    • Objective

      To quantify repetitive behaviors over several days using a counter.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, A:B2 Plan to Achieve Goals
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Crisis Intervention Groups

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

      To increase knowledge about a technique to support children when they have witnessed or are aware of a crisis.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • 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