• Talking to Yourself to Help You Have a Positive Attitude When Frustrated

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Stress, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when coping with feelings of frustration.

    • 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 to Help You Keep Calm

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Stress, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk as a way to calm down when fearful.

    • 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 to Keep up Your Motivation

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Feelings, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Stress, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk as a way to self-motivate and show responsibility.

    • 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 When You Are Faced with a Problem

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Feelings, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Stress, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when faced with a problem.

    • 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 When You Feel Overwhelmed

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Feelings, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Stress, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when feeling overwhelmed with fear.

    • 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 When You Have Feelings that Bother You

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

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk when feeling bad.

    • 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 with Others When Coping with Significant Loss: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Communication, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Recovery, Relationships, Stress
    • Objective

      To learn about the benefit of talking to others for support when coping with a significant loss.

    • 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

  • Telephone Play

    • Topics
      Communication, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

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

  • The Draw-a-Dream Technique

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Parent Training, Relationships, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • 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
      3

  • The Garbage Bag Technique

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

      To increase knowledge about a technique in which the metaphor of a garbage bag is used to uncover and get rid of the overpowering and aversive feelings following a traumatizing event.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • 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