November 27, 2017
7 Simple Ways to Calm an Angry Parent and Improve Parent Communication
From time to time, you are going to have a conversation with an angry parent. No matter how hard you try and how much you give, there will eventually be somebody who gets upset for one reason or the other. Remembering some simple rules for dealing with angry parents can help you improve your parent […]
Continue reading October 27, 2017
Conversations: Phone Calls from an Angry Parent
How Do You Handle a Phone Call from an Angry Parent? It may be one of the worst parts of the job and seems to happen at 3:05 on a Friday afternoon. Those calls are tough to manage and tough to not take personally. Take a deep breath and check out our colleagues’ great tips […]
Continue reading July 31, 2017
Managing Disruptive Behavior Referrals
Managing behavior referrals often fall under the realm of school counseling. However, most school counseling programs have few, if any, behavior management components. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Confident Counselor authors are ready to share their best practices for managing behavior referrals. Heather will cover the details we need to know first when […]
Continue reading April 3, 2017
5 Effective Ways to Support Families of Students with Autism
Finding ways to more effectively support families of students with autism was one of the biggest sources of growth for me as a professional. I watched everyday as parents worked to access needed services, fought against limitations other people imposed on their children, and simply tried to be a good parent to their child. Over time, I found these five ways to be simple […]
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