The COVID-19 pandemic has led to counselors searching for free games and tools for virtual counseling sessions. Although the pandemic
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Time to stock your counseling office (or classroom or closet) with some tried and true school counseling supplies. Most of these suggestions
Although our work as school counselors can be very rewarding, it can also be frustrating! One of the things I have always
Empower students to escape negative thinking traps by guiding them to reframe negative thoughts. Once students identify these cognitive distortions, real change
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What Can’t You Live Without in Your School Counseling Office?
Do you have something in your office you can’t live without? I don’t mean the drawer of candy. I mean those items that would make you feel less than confident if they disappeared. Check out these school counselor office must haves! I have some new ones on my list. [su_divider top=”no” style=”double” divider_color=”#5d94cd”] Using
Positive thinking can be the difference between a student persisting with a challenging activity and stopping too soon. As counselors, we can
High stakes state testing can generate a lot of anxiety for students and adults alike. Counselors are uniquely prepared to support students
When we have a minute to step back, our role as a school counselors is pretty amazing. In our buildings we serve
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
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 ...
Pipe cleaners are one of my go-to craft supplies for the counseling office. They're so versatile, easy to store, and students love to create things with them or just keep ...
Inspired by reading Counselor Keri’s “Five Ways To Use Coffee Filters In School Counseling,” I excitedly went through my resources and office supplies to create and share 5 ways counselors ...
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5 Classroom Management Strategies for School Counselors
Counselor Chelsey
Classroom management is challenging. It can be even more difficult to perfect when you only see the students once a week, at most. As school counselors, we often don’t have the time to implement intricate
Resilience is one of my favorite topics to teach and one of my favorite small groups to run. I always include goal setting, identifying problems, coping skills, healthy habits, and ...
Mindfulness with middle schoolers: a piece of cake or labor of love? I’ve had loads of fun teaching mindfulness to elementary-aged students, but when I first threw out the idea ...
We asked Stephanie of School Counselor Stephanie and Brandy of The Counseling Teacher to share how they introduce the school counselor's role each year. Stephanie discusses how she communicates with ...
