• Making Yourself Feel Better: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

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

      To increase knowledge about how the body reacts to fear, and steps to take to reduce fears.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • 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

  • Masks

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Behavior Management, Communication, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To provide an opportunity for safe and fun expression of angry and happy feelings.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      1

  • Meeting Your Basic Needs

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Feelings, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To help children identify the things that are most basic for survival. To distinguish between basic needs and wants.

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

  • Military Post-Traumatic Stress: Has Your Life Changed?

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Conflict Resolution, Depression, Feelings, Health Issues, Loss & Grieving, Self-Injury, Stress
    • Objective

      To assess the impact of overwhelming long-term traumatic stress to military families.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Adult
    • 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
      3

  • Movie Talks

    • Topics
      Character Education, Feelings, Leisure, Motivation, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about the value of movies as a tool to evoke feelings and send positive messages to children.

    • Types of Tools
      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
      3

  • Musical Mood

    • Topics
      Feelings, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Spirituality
    • Objective

      To help children reflect on how music affects mood.

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

  • My Accomplishments

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

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

  • My Favorite Picture

    • Topics
      Feelings, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To use drawing and writing to help children consider favorite people, possessions, and events in their lives.

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

  • My Feelings

    • Topics
      Communication, Feelings
    • Objective

      Students work together to understand and share feelings.

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

  • My First Wish

    • Topics
      Divorce, Feelings, Goals, Loss & Grieving, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To use drawing as a way for children to express a wish.

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