• A Special Treat with Me

    • Topics
      Behavior Management, Feelings, Motivation, Parent Training, Relationships, Self-Esteem
    • Objective

      Can be used as a reward or simply as a reminder that time together is to be treasured.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Early Elementary 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

  • Active Listening: A Two-way Street

    • Topics
      Communication, Conflict Resolution, Relationships
    • Objective

      To describe and practice various active listening strategies. To role-play active listening by reading examples from scripts.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      PS:A1: Acquire Self-Knowledge, PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills, PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Alternative Approaches to Conventional Mental Health Care

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Anger Management, Depression, Health Issues, Physical Health, Self-Injury, Spirituality, Stress
    • Objective

      To provide information about alternative approaches to conventional mental health care. To provide information about alternative venues of mental health care which may be more comfortable to some.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Adult, High 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
      6

  • Anniversary Reactions to a Traumatic Event

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Problems, Feelings, Goals, Loss & Grieving, Spirituality, Stress
    • Objective

      To provide information about experiencing an anniversary reaction to a disaster or traumatic event. To validate a range of responses.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • 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
      3

  • Assertion Rights

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Feelings, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase assertive skills by recognizing assertive rights.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • Grades
      Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept, A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      3

  • Assertiveness: The Bad Lunch

    • Topics
      Assertiveness, Communication, Motivation, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To increase awareness about the value of speaking up about what you want, or self-advocating, as a way to connect more honestly with others.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • 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

  • 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

  • Care Tips for Survivors of a Traumatic Event

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

      To provide care tips for survivors of a traumatic event.

    • Types of Tools
      Handout
    • 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
      3

  • Cell Phone Manners

    • Topics
      Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum, Communication, Relationships, Social Skills
    • Objective

      To demonstrate the value of good manners when texting or playing games on a cell phone.

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

  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Glossary of Terms

    • Topics
      Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Emotional Problems, Health Issues, Self-Injury
    • Objective

      A glossary of frequently used terms regarding the mental health needs of children and adolescents.

    • Types of Tools
      Discussion, Handout
    • Grades
      High School, Middle School, Upper Elementary School
    • ASCA Standards
      A:A2 Acquire Skills for Improving Learning, PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
    • Number of pages
      5