To increase knowledge about non-directive play therapy, or Story Play, in which the therapist enters into the play story as a way to help a child feel that his/her perceptions are valued.

To increase knowledge about a technique in which poetry is used as a catalyst to bring emotions to a higher level of self-awareness, and to give insight into problems relevant to therapy discussion.

To practice making positive rather than negative self-talk statements, based on self-reflection of positive experiences as a way to build self-esteem.

To help fearful and shy children focus on why self-degrading statements may not be true, and ways to reframe these statements in a more positive way.

To increase knowledge about several creative fixes children can try to use to work through their fears.

To increase knowledge about the value of reinforcing prosocial behavior that solves problems in the community, including writing letters to facilitate change, volunteering, and doing work to improve the environment.

To increase self-awareness about the emotion, proud, visually and experientially, and to recognize when to be proud of someone else.

To build self-esteem by considering the reward of receiving a gift.

To increase knowledge about using external and internal reinforcers as motivation to achieve a desired task.