Time to stock your school counseling office with all the games, supplies, and kid-favorite items! We asked Confident Counselor contributors
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If you’re like me, you have a diverse caseload of kids that learn the social-emotional skills we want to teach them in
As a school counselor or other mental health provider in a school, you rarely have the resources to see students in individual
Mindfulness with middle schoolers: a piece of cake or labor of love? I’ve had loads of fun teaching mindfulness to elementary-aged students,
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How do you use technology in school counseling?
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 suggestions for how they use tech to improve their lessons and keep themselves organized. How have you been using technology as a school counselor?
Do you have a shelf full of books in your school counseling office? Children's books with social and emotional themes can be
Student clubs can be an excellent way to connect with students, expand your school counseling program, and address a school wide need.
There is something magical about the way a new year can feel like a clean slate. In schools, we are pretty lucky
Counseling Activities with Everyday items
5 School Counseling Activities Using String
EduKate & Inspire
Creating hands-on counseling lessons can be easy and inexpensive. You can often find inspiration by looking through your junk drawers or craft boxes! String is one craft supply that many people have sitting around and it can easily be incorporated into hands-on lessons for school counseling. String is a great tactile tool that is inexpensive and comes
Following the positive response of “Five Ways To Use Tissue Boxes in Counseling,” I wanted to share additional ways I use crafts in my therapy practice. Because brown lunch bags ...
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
10 Minute Kindness Activities for the Classroom and Counseling
Social Emotional Workshop
Creating a positive school culture is such an important step in engaging students in learning. Consistent and frequent kindness activities help build empathy, let students feel comfortable taking risks and create an accepting class community.
A school counselor's relationships with the teachers in their building is so important for student success. These ideas from Chelsey, Rebecca, Brandy, and Laura will definitely help you build strong ...
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 ...
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 ...
