• Communicating in Tight Spots

    • Topics
      Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To explore how to communicate in challenging situations.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Communication Building Blocks

    • Topics
      Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness of verbal, nonverbal, and 2-way communications.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult, 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

  • Cooperative Learning

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Self-Control, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To provide information about the value of cooperative learning and how it works.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Coping Skills: A Parent’s Perspective

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Feelings, Parent Training, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment
    • Grades
      Adult
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, A:B2 Plan to Achieve Goals, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Create – a – Friend

    • Topics
      Character Education, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To identify important qualities in a friendship.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult, Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Defense Worksheet

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Anger Management, Behavior Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To develop an understanding of four defenses and their role in blocking self-growth.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult, High School, Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Filial Therapy

    • Topics
      Communication, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about a parent-directed intervention in the home where didactic instruction, videotapes, and role play are used.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Middle School, Preschool, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:B1 Improve Learning, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Follow the Leader and Help People Out

    • Topics
      Character Education, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To raise awareness about an approach in which children demonstrate helping behavior when in a leadership role.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Preschool
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge
    • Number of pages
      1

  • For a Day When We Can’t See Each Other

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Communication, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills
    • Objective

      A phone conversation coupon.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Middle School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Form a Group of Friends That is Inclusive

    • Topics
      Bullying and Cyberbullying, Cliques, Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about the value of forming a group based on interests rather than a clique that could be based on superficial characteristics.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, A:B1 Improve Learning
    • Number of pages
      2