• The Magic Mirror

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

      To raise self-esteem by recognizing positive inner qualities.

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

  • The Miracle Question

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Feelings, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a solution-based therapeutic technique in which a problem is reframed as a way to motivate children to see potential solutions.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • 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, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • The Reflecting Team

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Positive Thinking, Relationships
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult, Early Elementary School, High 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
      3

  • Talking to Yourself about Coping with Problems

    • Topics
      Critical Thinking, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Loss & Grieving, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Stress
    • Objective

      To learn about and practice positive self-talk as a way to cope with problems.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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
      2

  • The Children’s Self-Image Scale

    • Topics
      Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

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

  • The Chip Game

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Classroom Issues, Emotional Problems, Empathy, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Control
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the value of being helpful, rather than oppositional.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      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

  • The Problem-Solving Story Game

    • Topics
      Goals, Positive Thinking, Relationships
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a solution-based technique in which a group develops a problem-solving story, and each member of the group contributes a different part of the story.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • The Therapist on the Inside

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Emotional Problems, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Relationships
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about a technique in which the child is encouraged to directly evoke a memory of the therapist offering soothing and helpful support; based on therapist and child developing internal structures for self-regulation and tolerating negative situations.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • 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, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • The Vacation

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Problems, Parent Training, Positive Thinking, Relationships
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about a technique in which an enmeshed family member is sent on vacation so that the boundaries between that person and others are strengthened, while weak contact between underactive family members is increased.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle 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

  • Theraplay

    • Topics
      Adoption, Behavior Management, Communication, Emotional Problems, Empathy, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Parent Training, Positive Thinking, Relationships
    • Objective

      To learn about a technique devised to provide a second parenting experience, offering poorly bonded parents and children a chance to reenact positive parent-infant activities.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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
      3