• Narrative Therapy

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Critical Thinking, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Loss & Grieving, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a cognitive counseling technique in which children rewrite stories of their problems to create a space between them and the problem. This enables the child to create a less-stressed approach to the problem.

    • Types of Tools
      Technique
    • 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
      3

  • Needing Help and Depending on Others

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Communication, Depression, Relationships, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To teach the value of asking for help and depending on others when necessary.

    • Types of Tools
      Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • No One is an Is-Land

    • Topics
      Communication, Critical Thinking, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To identify support systems and present the possible need for additional ones.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • 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

  • OCD Relapse Prevention Contract

    • Topics
      ADD/ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Critical Thinking, Parent Training, Positive Thinking, Self-Esteem, Social Skills, Stress
    • Objective

      To commit in a formal contract to continued appropriate behavioral improvement as a way to avoid OCD relapse.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      2

  • OCD Session Notes

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Health Issues, Stress
    • Objective

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Technique
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • OCD Showers Worksheet

    • Topics
      Anxiety Disorders, Emotional Problems, Health Issues, Stress
    • Objective

      To assess specific aspects of showering behavior that can cause stress for a child with OCD; a tool to use and incorporate in a behavioral program for improvement.

    • Types of Tools
      Assessment, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Early Elementary School, High 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

  • Overwhelmed?

    • Topics
      Goals, Recovery, Relationships, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase knowledge about a technique to reduce stress by considering the benefits of acquiring more information and/or more support.

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

  • Positive Thinking: Tony’s Time

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Critical Thinking, Depression, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Positive Thinking, Stress
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the value of concentrating on the good things in life as a way to develop a positive attitude.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      4

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Triggers

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Health Issues, Loss & Grieving, Recovery, Stress
    • Objective

      To help one recognize the specific triggers of their PTSD, and their responses to those triggers.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Worksheet
    • Grades
      Adult, High School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      2

  • Pound it Out!

    • Topics
      Anger Management, Behavior Management, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Self-Control, Stress
    • Objective

      To think about and practice alternatives to physical expressions of anger.

    • Types of Tools
      Activity, Worksheet
    • 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
      3