• Showing Interest in Others

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Communication, Empathy, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To learn how to show interest in others by thinking of specific responses that show interest.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Significant Life Events

    • Topics
      Character Education, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      High School, 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
      3

  • Signs of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Silly

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Feelings
    • Objective

      To consider the circumstances which trigger the feeling of silly, and to recognize when it is appropriate or inappropriate to be silly.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Silly Pictures

    • Topics
      Goals, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To improve recall by using the mnemonic device of visualizing or drawing nonsensical pictures.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Simon’s Success

    • Topics
      Character Education, Goals, Motivation, Social Skills, Study Skills
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about the value of being responsible, and demonstrating qualities reflecting good citizenship through storytelling.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:A3 Achieve School Success
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Sing-a-Song Music Therapy

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

      To increase knowledge about a technique for children with phobic reactions, to focus on a song with a theme of courage or confidence building as a way to block the phobic symptom.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Sleep Well

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Health Issues, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase awareness of and attempt to counteract factors that may affect quality of sleep.

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

  • Slow Motion

    • Topics
      Goals, Study Skills, Time Management
    • Objective

      To teach children how to adjust their efforts and actions to a slower time requirement and to practice patience in task completion.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Smart Decisions

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Goals
    • Objective

      To teach steps to responsible decision-making by considering thoughts, feelings, goals, and consequences beforehand.

    • 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