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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to counselors searching for free games and tools for virtual counseling sessions. Although the pandemic has led
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A day in the life of a school counselor is never easy. We never know what’s going to come our way, and
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If you have space, a calm corner is a great addition to your counseling office. It provides a safe place where students
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Considering Taking a School Counseling Intern?
Have you taken a school counseling intern before? An extra person to take some students for counseling sounds like a dream. We all know it requires preparation and reflection to make this relationship successful for you and your school counseling intern. So how do some confident counselors set this relationship up for success?
What's on your school counselor summer to-do list? I always have to take a step back when my list gets to be
Every year Red Ribbon Week takes place October 23 to October 31. National Family Partnership has a number of new resources on
Develop Systems and Work with OthersTriaging requests for assistance helps me from feeling overwhelmed by the high number of Christmas assistance referrals
Counseling Activities with Everyday items
5 School Counseling Activities Using a Plain Sheet of Paper
Carol Miller Counseling Essentials
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 always have plain copy paper and it is an integral part of my counseling program. Here are 5 school counseling activities where I turn
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Mindfulness with Middles: Teaching Teens to Practice Mindfulness
Counselor Keri
Mindfulness with middle schoolers: a piece of cake or labor of love? I’ve had loads of fun teaching mindfulness to elementary-aged students, but when I first threw out the idea to some of my middle
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 ...
When school counselors start the year, a lot of misconceptions can exist about their role. Our role has evolved greatly over time. Everyone has an idea of what the school ...
Teasing between peers can be an ongoing battle causing chaos in the classroom. It’s important to educate students on the difference between playful and mean teasing. Improving student communication can ...
