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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As virtual counseling becomes an increasingly common part of modern practice, many counselors are seeking engaging, free tools and games to enhance
If you’re like me, you have a diverse caseload of kids that learn the social-emotional skills we want to teach them in
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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What Parent Events Have You Done At Your School?
Do you host parents events at your school? Are you thinking about it? Parents events can be a great way to build community, extend your school counseling program, and provide services for families.Regular ProgrammingThis year, I was trained on the “7 Habits of Highly Successful Families”. I think this is spot on for our district.
As a school counselor, being organized and efficient can make your days run smoothly and your program run stronger. School counselor planners
Do you practice gratitude as a school counselor? Purposefully taking time to express thanks and appreciation for others as well as yourself
What do school counselors do? As professionals, we are continually answering this question as we advocate for our profession. To promote advocacy,
Counseling Activities with Everyday items
5 School Counseling Activities Using Tissue Boxes
Mental Fills
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 can use tissue boxes in counseling. The recycled tissue boxes below can be used both as craft projects and/or therapeutic tools in groups and individual
I am constantly on the hunt for affordable craft supplies to use in counseling lessons and small groups. I troll the dollar aisles of all my favorite stores squirreling away ...
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 ...
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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Cooperative Learning Activities in School Counseling Lessons
The Responsive Counselor
I’m always excited about new fun school counseling activities that don’t involve worksheets and this post is all about my favorites! When I’m planning for my school counseling lessons, there are five things I keep in mind:
Teacher Counselor RelationshipsHave you had a relationship with a teacher that did not get off on the right foot? A teacher who is resistant to a suggested intervention? Check out ...
High stakes state testing can generate a lot of anxiety for students and adults alike. Counselors are uniquely prepared to support students so they have the strategies to manage this ...
Do the students at your school need clarification about what bullying really means? Do they refer to any mean act as bullying? Maybe they keep severe bullying under wraps because ...
