• Being Happy: Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Depression, Divorce, Feelings, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To help children understand that they can find alternate ways to be happy even when their family structure has changed.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Bibliotherapy

    • Topics
      Character Education, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Parent Training, Relationships
    • Objective

      To describe the rationale of bibliotherapy and its various approaches; includes listing of specific books that could be read, using this approach.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Bibliotherapy Technique

    • Topics
      Character Education, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Parent Training, Relationships
    • Objective

      To describe the different approaches to use and indicators of success when implementing bibliotherapy.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Black and White Thinking

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Feelings, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Spirituality, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Bored

    • Topics
      Feelings, Positive Thinking
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Breaking Down Barriers

    • Topics
      Feelings, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Assessment
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Breaking Down Our Walls

    • Topics
      Feelings, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To increase awareness of attitude and behavior patterns that reduce potential for success with relationships.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Assessment
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Breaking It Down: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Feelings, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Stress, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To help children understand the value of breaking a task down into smaller pieces. To help children develop skills to deal with frustration when facing tasks.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning, A:B2 Plan to Achieve Goals
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Building Energy: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Communication, Depression, Feelings, Health Issues, Loss & Grieving, Stress
    • Objective

      To help children read their own physiological signs of sadness and lack of energy. To help children understand the value of asking for help and following through on suggestions from a caring individual.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Calm

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Spirituality
    • Objective

      To consider circumstances where a child may feel calm, and ways to become calm.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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