Although our work as school counselors can be very rewarding, it can also be frustrating! One of the things I
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I admit I have always had a thing for rocks. I have collected my share over the years, and each time I
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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How do you build relationships with teachers?
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 relationships with teachers this year.Connecting with TeachersConnecting with teachers is so important, but with all of the other responsibilities we have, it can quickly go
My guess is that it isn't one from the Yankee Candle collection in your garage. Often, the best gifts from students are
When school counselors start the year, a lot of misconceptions can exist about their role. Our role has evolved greatly over time.
Every day school counselors are dealing with potential bullying incidents, as well as behaviors that are misidentified as bullying. Check out how
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5 School Counseling Activities Using Play Doh
Counselor Keri
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 at ease when discussion potentially difficult topics, but it is the perfect creative outlet to engage students in individual and small group counseling to
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 ...
If you're like me, you saw the gratitude tree in the Target dollar spot and grabbed it for a fun fall activity! But now that fall is over, are you ...
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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15 Strategies to Help Kids Deal with Stress
Counselor Keri
During the second quarter of the school year, I started talking to my seventh graders about stress. We did a simple self-assessment and nearly all of my students were reporting high levels of stress about
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 ...
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 ...
Let’s talk about one side of the referral problem - the flood, not the drought. Some teachers hold back on referrals until a student is lighting small fires in the ...
