The Helpful Counselor

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Heather Thomas

School Counselor, Special Education Teacher

About Heather

With a background as a school counselor and special education teacher, Heather is passionate about helping students develop the skills they need to thrive. She began my journey as a mental health therapist for children in the foster care system, later earning a Master’s in Counseling and becoming a school counselor. She's run an elementary counseling program, taught K-5 students with emotional and behavioral needs, and shares her experiences and insights through her blog, The Helpful Counselor.

K - 5

Michigan

Education

BS Psychology, University of Michigan
MA Counseling, Spring Arbor University
English Teaching Certification, Eastern Michigan University
Special Education Endorsement: Emotional Impairment, Eastern Michigan University

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Conversations: Favorite Book to Use in Counseling

We all have a favorite book to use in counseling with students. Children's literature can be a great, engaging way ...

Conversations: Favorite Book to Use in Counseling

School Counselor Schedules and Disruptions

How is your schedule setup? School counselor schedules can vary from building to building, district to district, and state to state. ...

School Counselor Schedules and Disruptions

Managing Disruptive Behavior Referrals

Managing behavior referrals often fall under the realm of school counseling. However, most school counseling programs have few, if any, ...

Managing Disruptive Behavior Referrals

16 Tips for Organizing and Running Small Group Counseling

Small group counseling can be a useful and effective intervention in a school counselor’s repertoire. But, woah can they be ...

16 Tips for Organizing and Running Small Group Counseling

10 Back to School Tips for School Counselors

Once we have forgotten how great sleeping in feels, we believe this is the best time of year. The slate ...

10 Back to School Tips for School Counselors

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