A day in the life of a school counselor is never easy. We never know what’s going to come our
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One box I can always count on being checked on the needs assessment is ☑WORRY. Our students are coming to school with
Empower students to escape negative thinking traps by guiding them to reframe negative thoughts. Once students identify these cognitive distortions, real change
If you’re like me, you have a diverse caseload of kids that learn the social-emotional skills we want to teach them in
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Conversations: Addressing Cutting and Self-Harm
Addressing Cutting Behaviors Cutting and other non-suicidal self-harm behaviors are signs of situations in need of immediate attention. School counselors are often among the first to become aware of these behaviors and have an opportunity to respond quickly and effectively. Robyn from Mental Fills, Laura from Social Emotional Workshop, and Carol Miller, The Middle School
When school counselors start the year, a lot of misconceptions can exist about their role. Our role has evolved greatly over time.
Bullying is something school counselors address in whole class lessons, small groups, individual counseling, and in quick emergency sessions. It is helpful
Collaborating with specialists, such as speech and language pathologists, can help maximize student progress. When everyone working with a student is on
Counseling Activities with Everyday items
5 School Counseling Activities Using Rocks
Carol Miller Counseling Essentials
I admit I have always had a thing for rocks. I have collected my share over the years, and each time I go someplace new, I look for one to bring home. You can find them on bookshelves or windowsills in my home, each one dated with the location of where it was found. But
Halloween is coming! Which at my house means there is a lot of excess candy lying around that I can’t (shouldn’t) eat all by myself. If only I had access ...
We at Confident Counselors are a thrifty bunch and love nothing better than to find new counseling activities that incorporate items we already have on hand. Last time I wrote ...
Let’s face it, kids are used to having worksheets and templates and preprinted note pages, but sometimes I don't have time to gather those fancy materials. In my office, I ...
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In the Classroom
3 Powerful Reasons for Teaching Mindfulness
The Counseling Teacher Brandy
What is mindfulness? Simply put, it’s the ability to pay attention to the present moment, without any judgment. Although it may seem like a simple task, it’s actually getting harder and harder to practice in our digital
Incorporating technology in school counseling can really engage students, but sometimes it can be hard to figure out how to use it in simple ways. Some Confident Counselors have great ...
Teachers and counselors undoubtedly value social-emotional learning (SEL). We know that children need to learn SEL skills to succeed in and out of the classroom. Unfortunately, time is often the ...
No matter what your school looks like, chances are you’re helping students to effectively and peacefully manage conflict. We are all human and conflict is a part of our lives! ...
