• How to Develop a Positive Attitude

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Positive Thinking, Stress
    • Objective

      To help children develop a positive attitude and reduce frustration by thinking about ways to turn negative thoughts into positive thoughts.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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

  • How to Do a Healthy Body Scan

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Body Image, Feelings, Physical Health, Stress
    • Objective

      To help children understand how the body reacts to fear.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Assessment
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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
      2

  • How to Express Anger Safely

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Depression, Feelings, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To help children learn to express anger safely.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique, Worksheet
    • 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
      2

  • How to Express Grief

    • Topics
      Feelings, Loss & Grieving
    • Objective

      Students examine stages of grief and talk about past experiences of loss.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      3

  • How to Find People to Talk With

    • Topics
      Communication, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Relationships, Stress
    • Objective

      To help children understand the value of finding people to talk with when coping with disappointment or a loss; to identify a personal support system.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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

  • How to Have a Positive Attitude toward Things That Make You Angry

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

      To help children turn negative thoughts that lead to angry feelings into positive thoughts and acceptance.

    • 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
    • Number of pages
      2

  • How to Keep Track of Your Progress in Facing Your Fears

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

      A card to record and self-assess the level of fear a child is experiencing in various situations throughout a day.

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

  • How to Push Your Relaxation Button

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Stress
    • Objective

      A cognitive behavioral tool to increase knowledge and skill by pushing your relaxation button as a way to feel more relaxed when stressed, worried, or frightened.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • How to Recognize What Makes You Angry

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique
    • Grades
      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, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • How to Reduce Stress in Your Life

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Stress
    • Objective

      A chart to identify personal stressors, strategies to reduce stress, and ways to cope.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, 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