Do you ever find yourself in need of quick and easy group counseling activities? Of course, you do. It’s easy
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Empower students to escape negative thinking traps by guiding them to reframe negative thoughts. Once students identify these cognitive distortions, real change
If you have space, a calm corner is a great addition to your counseling office. It provides a safe place where students
As a school counselor or other mental health provider in a school, you rarely have the resources to see students in individual
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Tips for Presenting Guidance Data to Staff
Presenting guidance data is a great way to help your school understand what your program does, the impact you have had, and where you intend to grow. It can be a bit overwhelming, so Kate from EduKate & Inspire breaks down how she shares data with teachers using Google forms. Sharing Data with Google Forms
As a school counselor, being organized and efficient can make your days run smoothly and your program run stronger. School counselor planners
It is important that students make social-emotional progress and our lessons and counseling sessions are supposed to help them get there. Without
Just like classroom teachers, it is important that we are considering and differentiating our teaching and support for students with special needs.
Counseling Activities with Everyday items
5 School Counseling Activities Using Index Cards
Laurie P Mendoza
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 about 5 Ways to Use Toilet Paper Tubes; this time I’m going to share ideas for using something you almost definitely have in your desk
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 ...
Students light up the moment Play Doh appears in any school setting, and school counseling is no exception. Play Doh is not only a great sensory tool that puts students ...
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 ...
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In the Classroom
7 Video Clips to Hook Students into a Teasing Lesson
The Counseling Teacher Brandy
Teasing between peers can be an ongoing battle causing chaos in the classroom. It’s important to educate students on the difference between playful and mean teasing. Improving student communication can greatly improve classroom culture. To
Moving from elementary school to middle school has its challenges. It can be scary and super exciting at the same time! The School Counselor’s role is vital in providing a positive ...
Cultivating healthy friendships amongst students is crucial for a positive learning environment. When students know the difference between healthy and unhealthy behaviors, they are able to modify their behavior. Encourage ...
At the end of every school year, I ask my sixth grade students to reflect back on all the classroom lessons they can remember from Kindergarten on up. Without fail, ...
