• Actively Planning For Discharge

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Goals, Health Issues, Loss & Grieving, Motivation, Physical Health, Positive Thinking, Self-Injury, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning, A:B2 Plan to Achieve Goals
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Animal-Assisted Therapy

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

      To describe the animal-assisted therapy model where pets serve as reinforcers, socializing catalysts, and agents of social support. To describe the benefits of animal-assisted therapy.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Preschool, 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
      4

  • Applause Box

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Adoption, Asperger's Syndrome, Behavior Management, Learning Disabilities, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

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

  • Are You Keeping a PTSD Secret?

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Loss & Grieving, Physical Health, Positive Thinking, Stress
    • Objective

      To provide an understanding of the impact of overwhelming, long-term traumatic stress. To provide an understanding of the thoughts and feelings associated with a PTSD episode. To reinforce importance of accessing support from others when experiencing PTSD.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult
    • 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

  • Bedtime Talks

    • Topics
      Communication, Parent Training, Positive Thinking, Relationships
    • Objective

      To encourage positive thinking and communication between parents and children at bedtime.

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

  • Calming Yourself: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

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

      To reinforce anger management strategies by asking children to consider ways to calm down.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      2