• 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

  • Can I Play?

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Positive Thinking, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To help children consider the value of initiating play and the importance of risking rejection.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Car Talks

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

      To illustrate the value of carving out conversation time when a parent and child are in the car together, and offer some car-related conversation starters.

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

  • Caring for the World

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Career Exploration, Character Education, Goals, Health Issues, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To identify world issues that students might be angry about. To articulate a theoretical action for helping to diminish these issues.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Certificate

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Goals, Motivation, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      To increase self-esteem by recognizing efforts and accomplishments.

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

  • Creating a Positive Attitude

    • Topics
      Character Education, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To teach children that their thoughts and behavior affects their attitude.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • 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
      2

  • Dealing with Change: A Fill-in-the-Blank Story

    • Topics
      Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Stress
    • Objective

      To help children cope with a family move.

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

  • Decision Making

    • Topics
      Goals, Positive Thinking, Stress
    • Objective

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

  • Depression

    • Topics
      Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Health Issues, Loss & Grieving, Positive Thinking, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about signs of depression and helpful strategies to fight it.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Disaster Counseling

    • Topics
      Depression, Emotional Problems, Health Issues, Loss & Grieving, Positive Thinking, Stress
    • Objective

      To provide information to counselors about disaster counseling skills.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Technique
    • Grades
      Adult, Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3