As a school counselor or other mental health provider in a school, you rarely have the resources to see students
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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 virtual counseling becomes an increasingly common part of modern practice, many counselors are seeking engaging, free tools and games to enhance
Time to stock your school counseling office with all the games, supplies, and kid-favorite items! We asked Confident Counselor contributors to share
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Counselor Chats
Conversations: Tips and Tricks for Behavior Plans
What are your tips and tricks for behavior plans? Data Driven Behavior Plans Behavior plans should be developed with a team who knows the students best (e.g., school staff, parents, and even the student!). The first step to an effective behavior plan is a thorough Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA). This determines the antecedents, target
As a new school counselor you are likely feeling excited and overwhelmed. We've all been there. A few Confident Counselors have some
Do you have a shelf full of books in your school counseling office? Children's books with social and emotional themes can be
Have you had students who do not want to come to small group counseling? They seem resistant immediately. Sometimes it takes some
Counseling Activities with Everyday items
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
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Management, Lessons, consultation
In the Classroom
Conversations: Improving Relationships with Teachers
Counselor Keri, Social Emotional Workshop and The School Counselor Is In
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 these tips for improving relationships
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 ...
Social emotional learning in academic instruction is having its moment. While counselors have been supporting the whole child and taking a deep look at noncognitive skills, the bandwagon has now ...
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 ...
