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How many times have children come to you with a tale about their divorce or separation situation and you wished you had a story that they could relate to? Diverse Divorce doesn't have every situation but it does have eighteen different stories that are based on situations presented to the author in her role as school counselor.

The program includes eight stories for young elementary-age children and ten for older elementary/middle school-age children. Each story focuses on a different marital situation and includes suggested questions for post-story discussion. The stories for younger students also include a related activity.

Each story stands on its own and can be reproduced for children to read. Included titles and topics are:

  • Weddings Are Fishy Business--(Anxiety Over A Remarriage)
  • As Easy As Mashed Potatoes--(Financial Difficulties Forcing A Lifestyle Change)
  • Chick Flicks And Porch Swings--(Coping With Parents' New Relationships)
  • Nobody's Fault--(Discovery Of An Extramarital Affair)
  • Cinnamon Toast And Tears--(Concern Over Whether Fighting Will Lead To A Divorce)
  • Fathers And Other Strangers--(An Absentee Father Unexpectedly Comes Into A Child's Life)

    Diverse Divorce prepares you to reach children of divorce through literature and discussion. The stories make it easier for the children to open up and discuss their own personal situations.

    When a child comes into your office with a situation similar to one of the stories in this book, you'll be glad you have Diverse Divorce on your shelf.




    TOPICS: Divorce, separation, single-parent families

    INCLUDES: Reproducible stories, discussion questions, follow-up activities

    GRADE LEVELS: 1-8/AGES: 6-13

    FOR USE WITH: Individuals, small groups

    AUTHOR: Lisa Lawmaster Hess

    RECOMMENDED FOR: Elementary counselors, middle-school counselors, psychologists, social workers

    128 pages, paperback, black & white illustrations, 2004

  • ASCA STANDARDS FOR DIVERSE DIVORCE

    WHAT’S IN A NAME?

    Personal/Social Development

    Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.

  • PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
  • PS:A1.1 Develop positive attitudes toward self as a unique and worthy person
  • PS:A1.2 Identify values, attitudes and beliefs
  • PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings
  • PS:A1.11 Identify and discuss changing personal and social roles
  • PS:A1.12 Identify and recognize changing family roles

  • PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
  • PS:A2.5 Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
  • PS:A2.6 Use effective communications skills

    Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.

  • PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
  • PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems
  • PS:B1.5 Demonstrate when, where and how to seek help for solving problems and making decisions

    Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.

  • PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
  • PS:C1.5 Differentiate between situations requiring peer support and situations requiring adult professional help
  • PS:C1.6 Identify resource people in the school and community, and know how to seek their help
  • PS:C1.11 Learn coping skills for managing life events

    WEDDINGS ARE FISHY BUSINESS (Anxiety Over A Remarriage)

    Personal/Social Development

    Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.

  • PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
  • PS:A1.4 Understand change is a part of growth
  • PS:A1.11 Identify and discuss changing personal and social roles
  • PS:A1.12 Identify and recognize changing family roles

  • PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
  • PS:A2.2 Respect alternative points of view
  • PS:A2.3 Recognize, accept, respect and appreciate individual differences
  • PS:A2.5 Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
  • PS:A2.6 Use effective communications skills
  • PS:A2.7 Know that communication involves speaking, listening and nonverbal behavior

    Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.

  • PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
  • PS:B1.3 Identify alternative solutions to a problem
  • PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems
  • PS:B1.5 Demonstrate when, where and how to seek help for solving problems and making decisions

    Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.

  • PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
  • PS:C1.11 Learn coping skills for managing life events

    POSTCARDS AND PHONE CALLS (Unhappy Relationship With A Stepparent)

    Personal/Social Development

    Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.

  • PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
  • PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings
  • PS:A1.11 Identify and discuss changing personal and social roles
  • PS:A1.12 Identify and recognize changing family roles

  • PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
  • PS:A2.2 Respect alternative points of view
  • PS:A2.5 Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
  • PS:A2.6 Use effective communications skills

    Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.

  • PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
  • PS:B1.2 Understand consequences of decisions and choices
  • PS:B1.3 Identify alternative solutions to a problem
  • PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems
  • PS:B1.5 Demonstrate when, where and how to seek help for solving problems and making decisions

    Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.

  • PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
  • PS:C1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of personal information (i.e., telephone number, home address, emergency contact)
  • PS:C1.11 Learn coping skills for managing life events

    CINNAMON TOAST AND TEARS (Concern Over Whether Fighting Will Lead To A Divorce)

    Personal/Social Development

    Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.

  • PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
  • PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings
  • PS:A1.12 Identify and recognize changing family roles

  • PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
  • PS:A2.2 Respect alternative points of view
  • PS:A2.5 Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
  • PS:A2.6 Use effective communications skills
  • PS:A2.7 Know that communication involves speaking, listening and nonverbal behavior

    Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.

  • PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
  • PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems
  • PS:B1.5 Demonstrate when, where and how to seek help for solving problems and making decisions

    Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.

  • PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
  • PS:C1.10 Learn techniques for managing stress and conflict
  • PS:C1.11 Learn coping skills for managing life events

    I TRIED AS HARD AS I COULD (Unhappiness Over Dad’s Choice Of A Girlfriend)

    Personal/Social Development

    Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.

  • PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
  • PS:A1.2 Identify values, attitudes and beliefs
  • PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings
  • PS:A1.7 Recognize personal boundaries, rights and privacy needs
  • PS:A1.11 Identify and discuss changing personal and social roles
  • PS:A1.12 Identify and recognize changing family roles

  • PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
  • PS:A2.1 Recognize that everyone has rights and responsibilities
  • PS:A2.2 Respect alternative points of view
  • PS:A2.3 Recognize, accept, respect and appreciate individual differences
  • PS:A2.5 Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
  • PS:A2.6 Use effective communications skills

    Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.

  • PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
  • PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems
  • PS:B1.5 Demonstrate when, where and how to seek help for solving problems and making decisions
  • PS:B1.7 Demonstrate a respect and appreciation for individual and cultural differences

    Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.

  • PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
  • PS:C1.3 Learn about the differences between appropriate and inappropriate physical contact
  • PS:C1.7 Apply effective problem-solving and decision-making skills to make safe and healthy choices
  • PS:C1.10 Learn techniques for managing stress and conflict
  • PS:C1.11 Learn coping skills for managing life events

    FAMILY PORTRAIT (Holiday Photo Session With A Blended Family)

    Personal/Social Development

    Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.

  • PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
  • PS:A1.1 Develop positive attitudes toward self as a unique and worthy person
  • PS:A1.2 Identify values, attitudes and beliefs
  • PS:A1.4 Understand change is a part of growth
  • PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings
  • PS:A1.6 Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate behavior
  • PS:A1.7 Recognize personal boundaries, rights and privacy needs
  • PS:A1.9 Demonstrate cooperative behavior in groups
  • PS:A1.10 Identify personal strengths and assets
  • PS:A1.11 Identify and discuss changing personal and social roles
  • PS:A1.12 Identify and recognize changing family roles

  • PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
  • PS:A2.1 Recognize that everyone has rights and responsibilities
  • PS:A2.2 Respect alternative points of view
  • PS:A2.3 Recognize, accept, respect and appreciate individual differences
  • PS:A2.5 Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
  • PS:A2.7 Know that communication involves speaking, listening and nonverbal behavior

    Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.

  • PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
  • PS:B1.2 Understand consequences of decisions and choices
  • PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems
  • PS:B1.6 Know how to apply conflict resolution skills

    Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.

  • PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
  • PS:C1.7 Apply effective problem-solving and decision-making skills to make safe and healthy choices
  • PS:C1.10 Learn techniques for managing stress and conflict
  • PS:C1.11 Learn coping skills for managing life events

    NIGHT TEARS (Helpless Feelings Over Parental Sadness)

    Personal/Social Development

    Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.

  • PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
  • PS:A1.1 Develop positive attitudes toward self as a unique and worthy person
  • PS:A1.2 Identify values, attitudes and beliefs
  • PS:A1.4 Understand change is a part of growth
  • PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings
  • PS:A1.6 Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate behavior
  • PS:A1.7 Recognize personal boundaries, rights and privacy needs
  • PS:A1.10 Identify personal strengths and assets
  • PS:A1.11 Identify and discuss changing personal and social roles
  • PS:A1.12 Identify and recognize changing family roles

  • PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
  • PS:A2.1 Recognize that everyone has rights and responsibilities
  • PS:A2.2 Respect alternative points of view
  • PS:A2.3 Recognize, accept, respect and appreciate individual differences
  • PS:A2.5 Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
  • PS:A2.7 Know that communication involves speaking, listening and nonverbal behavior

    Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.

  • PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
  • PS:B1.1 Use a decision-making and problem-solving model
  • PS:B1.2 Understand consequences of decisions and choices
  • PS:B1.3 Identify alternative solutions to a problem
  • PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems
  • PS:B1.7 Demonstrate a respect and appreciation for individual and cultural differences
  • PS:B1.10 Identify alternative ways of achieving goals

    Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.

  • PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
  • PS:C1.4 Demonstrate the ability to set boundaries, rights and personal privacy
  • PS:C1.7 Apply effective problem-solving and decision-making skills to make safe and healthy choices
  • PS:C1.10 Learn techniques for managing stress and conflict
  • PS:C1.11 Learn coping skills for managing life events

    WHEN IRISH EYES AREN’T SMILING (Introducing The Concept Of Group Counseling For Children Of Divorce)

    Personal/Social Development

    Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.

  • PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
  • PS:A1.1 Develop positive attitudes toward self as a unique and worthy person
  • PS:A1.4 Understand change is a part of growth
  • PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings
  • PS:A1.7 Recognize personal boundaries, rights and privacy needs
  • PS:A1.9 Demonstrate cooperative behavior in groups
  • PS:A1.11 Identify and discuss changing personal and social roles
  • PS:A1.12 Identify and recognize changing family roles

  • PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
  • PS:A2.1 Recognize that everyone has rights and responsibilities
  • PS:A2.2 Respect alternative points of view
  • PS:A2.3 Recognize, accept, respect and appreciate individual differences
  • PS:A2.5 Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
  • PS:A2.6 Use effective communications skills
  • PS:A2.7 Know that communication involves speaking, listening and nonverbal behavior

    Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.

  • PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
  • PS:B1.2 Understand consequences of decisions and choices
  • PS:B1.3 Identify alternative solutions to a problem
  • PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems
  • PS:B1.5 Demonstrate when, where and how to seek help for solving problems and making decisions
  • PS:B1.7 Demonstrate a respect and appreciation for individual and cultural differences

    Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.

  • PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
  • PS:C1.4 Demonstrate the ability to set boundaries, rights and personal privacy
  • PS:C1.5 Differentiate between situations requiring peer support and situations requiring adult professional help
  • PS:C1.6 Identify resource people in the school and community, and know how to seek their help
  • PS:C1.7 Apply effective problem-solving and decision-making skills to make safe and healthy choices
  • PS:C1.10 Learn techniques for managing stress and conflict
  • PS:C1.11 Learn coping skills for managing life events

    ENGAGED IS SUCH AN UGLY WORD (Struggling With A Parent’s New Relationship)

    Personal/Social Development

    Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.

  • PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
  • PS:A1.2 Identify values, attitudes and beliefs
  • PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings
  • PS:A1.6 Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate behavior
  • PS:A1.7 Recognize personal boundaries, rights and privacy needs
  • PS:A1.11 Identify and discuss changing personal and social roles
  • PS:A1.12 Identify and recognize changing family roles

  • PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
  • PS:A2.1 Recognize that everyone has rights and responsibilities
  • PS:A2.5 Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
  • PS:A2.6 Use effective communications skills

    Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.

  • PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
  • PS:B1.2 Understand consequences of decisions and choices
  • PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems

    Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.

  • PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
  • PS:C1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of personal information (i.e., telephone number, home address, emergency contact)
  • PS:C1.7 Apply effective problem-solving and decision-making skills to make safe and healthy choices
  • PS:C1.10 Learn techniques for managing stress and conflict
  • PS:C1.11 Learn coping skills for managing life events

    NOBODY’S FAULT (Describing An Extramarital Affair)

    Personal/Social Development

    Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.

  • PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
  • PS:A1.1 Develop positive attitudes toward self as a unique and worthy person
  • PS:A1.2 Identify values, attitudes and beliefs
  • PS:A1.4 Understand change is a part of growth
  • PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings
  • PS:A1.6 Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate behavior
  • PS:A1.7 Recognize personal boundaries, rights and privacy needs
  • PS:A1.11 Identify and discuss changing personal and social roles
  • PS:A1.12 Identify and recognize changing family roles

  • PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
  • PS:A2.1 Recognize that everyone has rights and responsibilities
  • PS:A2.3 Recognize, accept, respect and appreciate individual differences
  • PS:A2.5 Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
  • PS:A2.6 Use effective communications skills
  • PS:A2.7 Know that communication involves speaking, listening and nonverbal behavior

    Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.

  • PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
  • PS:B1.2 Understand consequences of decisions and choices
  • PS:B1.3 Identify alternative solutions to a problem
  • PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems
  • PS:B1.5 Demonstrate when, where and how to seek help for solving problems and making decisions

    Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.

  • PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
  • PS:C1.2 Learn about the relationship between rules, laws, safety and the protection of rights of the individual
  • PS:C1.11 Learn coping skills for managing life events

    IT HAPPENED AGAIN (The Values Of Talking Frankly About Concerns)

    Personal/Social Development

    Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.

  • PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
  • PS:A1.1 Develop positive attitudes toward self as a unique and worthy person
  • PS:A1.2 Identify values, attitudes and beliefs
  • PS:A1.4 Understand change is a part of growth
  • PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings
  • PS:A1.7 Recognize personal boundaries, rights and privacy needs
  • PS:A1.11 Identify and discuss changing personal and social roles
  • PS:A1.12 Identify and recognize changing family roles

  • PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
  • PS:A2.1 Recognize that everyone has rights and responsibilities
  • PS:A2.2 Respect alternative points of view
  • PS:A2.3 Recognize, accept, respect and appreciate individual differences
  • PS:A2.5 Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
  • PS:A2.6 Use effective communications skills
  • PS:A2.7 Know that communication involves speaking, listening and nonverbal behavior

    Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.

  • PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
  • PS:B1.2 Understand consequences of decisions and choices
  • PS:B1.3 Identify alternative solutions to a problem
  • PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems
  • PS:B1.5 Demonstrate when, where and how to seek help for solving problems and making decisions
  • PS:B1.6 Know how to apply conflict resolution skills

    Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.

  • PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
  • PS:C1.4 Demonstrate the ability to set boundaries, rights and personal privacy
  • PS:C1.7 Apply effective problem-solving and decision-making skills to make safe and healthy choices
  • PS:C1.10 Learn techniques for managing stress and conflict
  • PS:C1.11 Learn coping skills for managing life events

    AS EASY AS MASHED POTATOES (Financial Difficulties Force A Lifestyle Change)

    Personal/Social Development

    Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.

  • PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
  • PS:A1.1 Develop positive attitudes toward self as a unique and worthy person
  • PS:A1.2 Identify values, attitudes and beliefs
  • PS:A1.3 Learn the goal-setting process
  • PS:A1.4 Understand change is a part of growth
  • PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings
  • PS:A1.6 Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate behavior
  • PS:A1.7 Recognize personal boundaries, rights and privacy needs
  • PS:A1.8 Understand the need for self-control and how to practice it
  • PS:A1.11 Identify and discuss changing personal and social roles
  • PS:A1.12 Identify and recognize changing family roles

  • PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
  • PS:A2.1 Recognize that everyone has rights and responsibilities
  • PS:A2.2 Respect alternative points of view
  • PS:A2.3 Recognize, accept, respect and appreciate individual differences
  • PS:A2.5 Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
  • PS:A2.6 Use effective communications skills
  • PS:A2.7 Know that communication involves speaking, listening and nonverbal behavior

    Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.

  • PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
  • PS:B1.2 Understand consequences of decisions and choices
  • PS:B1.3 Identify alternative solutions to a problem
  • PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems
  • PS:B1.5 Demonstrate when, where and how to seek help for solving problems and making decisions
  • PS:B1.8 Know when peer pressure is influencing a decision

    Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.

  • PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
  • PS:C1.2 Learn about the relationship between rules, laws, safety and the protection of rights of the individual
  • PS:C1.7 Apply effective problem-solving and decision-making skills to make safe and healthy choices
  • PS:C1.10 Learn techniques for managing stress and conflict
  • PS:C1.11 Learn coping skills for managing life events

    BOTTLES, BLONDES, AND PEACH POLYESTER (Taking Care Of An Alcoholic Mother Raises The Issue Of Who Is The Parent)

    ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

    Standard A: Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.

  • A:A1 Improve Academic Self-concept
  • A:A1.2 Display a positive interest in learning
  • A:A1.3 Take pride in work and achievement

  • A:A3 Achieve School Success
  • A:A3.2 Demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as the ability to work cooperatively with other students
  • A:A3.4 Demonstrate dependability, productivity and initiative
  • A:A3.5 Share knowledge

    Standard C: Students will understand the relationship of academics to the world of work and to life at home and in the community.

  • A:C1 Relate School To Life Experiences
  • A:C1.1 Demonstrate the ability to balance school, studies, extracurricular activities, leisure time and family life

    Personal/Social Development

    Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.

  • PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
  • PS:A1.1 Develop positive attitudes toward self as a unique and worthy person
  • PS:A1.2 Identify values, attitudes and beliefs
  • PS:A1.4 Understand change is a part of growth
  • PS:A1.6 Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate behavior
  • PS:A1.7 Recognize personal boundaries, rights and privacy needs
  • PS:A1.11 Identify and discuss changing personal and social roles

  • PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
  • PS:A2.1 Recognize that everyone has rights and responsibilities
  • PS:A2.3 Recognize, accept, respect and appreciate individual differences
  • PS:A2.7 Know that communication involves speaking, listening and nonverbal behavior

    Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.

  • PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
  • PS:B1.2 Understand consequences of decisions and choices
  • PS:B1.3 Identify alternative solutions to a problem
  • PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems
  • PS:B1.5 Demonstrate when, where and how to seek help for solving problems and making decisions

    Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.

  • PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
  • PS:C1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of personal information (i.e., telephone number, home address, emergency contact)
  • PS:C1.7 Apply effective problem-solving and decision-making skills to make safe and healthy choices
  • PS:C1.11 Learn coping skills for managing life events

    SCRAPS OF A FAMILY (Finding A Way To Preserve Pre-Divorce Memories)

    Personal/Social Development

    Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.

  • PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
  • PS:A1.1 Develop positive attitudes toward self as a unique and worthy person
  • PS:A1.2 Identify values, attitudes and beliefs
  • PS:A1.4 Understand change is a part of growth
  • PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings
  • PS:A1.7 Recognize personal boundaries, rights and privacy needs
  • PS:A1.11 Identify and discuss changing personal and social roles
  • PS:A1.12 Identify and recognize changing family roles

  • PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
  • PS:A2.3 Recognize, accept, respect and appreciate individual differences
  • PS:A2.5 Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
  • PS:A2.6 Use effective communications skills
  • PS:A2.7 Know that communication involves speaking, listening and nonverbal behavior

    Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.

  • PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
  • PS:B1.3 Identify alternative solutions to a problem
  • PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems
  • PS:B1.5 Demonstrate when, where and how to seek help for solving problems and making decisions
  • PS:B1.10 Identify alternative ways of achieving goals
  • PS:B1.11 Use persistence and perseverance in acquiring knowledge and skills
  • PS:B1.12 Develop an action plan to set and achieve realistic goals

    Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.

  • PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
  • PS:C1.11 Learn coping skills for managing life events

    FATHERS AND OTHER STRANGERS (An Absentee Father Unexpectedly Comes Into A Child’s Life)

    Personal/Social Development

    Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.

  • PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
  • PS:A1.1 Develop positive attitudes toward self as a unique and worthy person
  • PS:A1.2 Identify values, attitudes and beliefs
  • PS:A1.4 Understand change is a part of growth
  • PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings
  • PS:A1.6 Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate behavior
  • PS:A1.7 Recognize personal boundaries, rights and privacy needs
  • PS:A1.8 Understand the need for self-control and how to practice it
  • PS:A1.11 Identify and discuss changing personal and social roles
  • PS:A1.12 Identify and recognize changing family roles

  • PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
  • PS:A2.1 Recognize that everyone has rights and responsibilities
  • PS:A2.3 Recognize, accept, respect and appreciate individual differences
  • PS:A2.5 Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
  • PS:A2.6 Use effective communications skills
  • PS:A2.7 Know that communication involves speaking, listening and nonverbal behavior

    Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.

  • PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
  • PS:B1.2 Understand consequences of decisions and choices
  • PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems
  • PS:B1.5 Demonstrate when, where and how to seek help for solving problems and making decisions

    Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.

  • PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
  • PS:C1.7 Apply effective problem-solving and decision-making skills to make safe and healthy choices
  • PS:C1.10 Learn techniques for managing stress and conflict

    CHICK FLICKS AND PORCH SWINGS (Coping With Parents’ New Relationships)

    Personal/Social Development

    Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.

  • PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
  • PS:A1.2 Identify values, attitudes and beliefs
  • PS:A1.4 Understand change is a part of growth
  • PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings
  • PS:A1.11 Identify and discuss changing personal and social roles
  • PS:A1.12 Identify and recognize changing family roles

  • PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
  • PS:A2.1 Recognize that everyone has rights and responsibilities
  • PS:A2.2 Respect alternative points of view
  • PS:A2.5 Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
  • PS:A2.6 Use effective communications skills
  • PS:A2.7 Know that communication involves speaking, listening and nonverbal behavior

    Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.

  • PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
  • PS:B1.2 Understand consequences of decisions and choices
  • PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems
  • PS:B1.5 Demonstrate when, where and how to seek help for solving problems and making decisions

    BROOKLYN BLUES (Adjusting To Marital Separation)

    Personal/Social Development

    Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.

  • PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
  • PS:A1.1 Develop positive attitudes toward self as a unique and worthy person
  • PS:A1.2 Identify values, attitudes and beliefs
  • PS:A1.4 Understand change is a part of growth
  • PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings
  • PS:A1.11 Identify and discuss changing personal and social roles
  • PS:A1.12 Identify and recognize changing family roles

  • PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
  • PS:A2.1 Recognize that everyone has rights and responsibilities
  • PS:A2.2 Respect alternative points of view
  • PS:A2.5 Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
  • PS:A2.6 Use effective communications skills

    Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.

  • PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
  • PS:B1.2 Understand consequences of decisions and choices
  • PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems
  • PS:B1.7 Demonstrate a respect and appreciation for individual and cultural differences

    Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.

  • PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
  • PS:C1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of personal information (i.e., telephone number, home address, emergency contact)
  • PS:C1.11 Learn coping skills for managing life events


    American School Counselor Association (2004). ASCA National Standards for Students. Alexandria, VA: Copyright 2004 by the American School Counselor Association

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  • DIVERSE DIVORCE

    Targeted Population: Elementary and middle-school students

    Program Components: 8 stories for younger children and 10 stories for older children, lesson plans with post-story questions and supplementary activities

    Applicable For:
  • Title V, Part A: Innovative Programs
    Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Programs
    (Family Relationships)

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