Adjusting Anna is the first of the stories from Powerful You( grades 2-adult). Anna helps children manage transitions and encourages skills to adapt to changing situations and responsibilities (ASCA Behavior – Self-Management Skill Standard 10). Anna also fosters a Positive attitude toward work and learning (ASCAMindset 6).

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Changing Charlie is the third of the stories from Powerful You ( grades 2-adult). Charlie encourages critical-thinking skills to make informed decisions (ASCA Behavior). Learn more about classroom tips for educators, teachers, and school counselors here.

Direct Daiia is the fourth of the stories from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Dalia encourages advocacy skills and ability to assert self, when necessary (ASCA Behavior - Social Skills Standards 8 & 9). Dalia also fosters Self-confidence in ability to succeed (ASCA Mindset 2). Dalia is a school and counselor resource for gossip.

Encouraging Eddie is the fifth of the stories from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Eddie encourages leadership and teamwork skills to work effectively in diverse teams (ASCA Behavior - Social Skills Standard 7). Eddie also fosters a positive attitude toward work and learning (ASCA Mindset 6).

Faking It Fran is the sixth of the stories from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Fran applies self-motivation and self- direction to learning (ASCA Behavior - Learning Strategy Standard 4). Fran encourages self-confidence in ability to succeed (ASCA Mindset 2).

Grateful Gretta is the seventh of the stories from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Gretta demonstrates ability to delay immediate gratification for long-term rewards (ASCA Behavior - Self-Management Skill Standard 4). Gretta also encourages the development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being (ASCA Mindset 1). 

Home Organizer Hal is the eighth of the stories from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Hal encourages time-management, organizational and study skills (ASCA Behavior - Learning Strategy Skill Standard 3). Hal also fosters high standards of quality (ASCA - Learning Strategy 6). 

Inspiring Izzie is the seventh of the stories from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Izzie encourages positive and supportive relationships with other student and adults (ASCA Behavior - Social Skills Standard 2 & 3). Izzie also fosters long- and short-term academic, career and social/emotional goals (ASCA Behavior - Learning Strategy 7 & Mindset 4) 

preJUDGED Jamal is the tenth of the stories from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Jamal demonstrates ability to overcome barriers to learning (ASCA Behavior - Self-Management Skill Standard 6). Jamal also fosters a sense of belonging in the school environment (ASCA Mindset 3).