Confident Counselors

September 8, 2019

by Counselor Up

Social Emotional Learning in Academic Instruction

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 officially been joined. If not, here are some ways to increase buy-in. What a great time to be a counselor! In my state, schools are […]

September 5, 2019

How do you get parent buy-in for counseling services?

Parent buy-in for school counseling services can be challenging if parents have preconceived ideas about what a school counselor does and why someone would go to counseling. Check out these suggestions from three confident counselors about communicating clearly and consistently with parents about your school counseling program.

Parent buy-in for counseling services can be challenging in many communities. Some parents comes with preconceived ideas about counseling and what school counselors do. Our roles and the mental health field are constantly changing and it is our job to educate our school community about what it is we do and how we can help. […]

September 3, 2019

by The Responsive Counselor

The School Counselor’s Role in Restorative Practices

Restorative practices are sweeping the education world and for very good reason. This approach to discipline focuses on repairing/restoring the hurt that has happened – instead of on punishing the wrong doing. I’m lucky to have worked in a school district that was an early adopter of some of these ideas. That doesn’t mean that […]

August 29, 2019

by Confident Counselors

What are your go-to books in your school counselor library?

What is in your school counselor library? Do you have favorite books that help you explain social emotional concepts easily? Check out what three Confident Counselors can't live without.

Do you have a school counselor library? Children’s books can be so helpful to explain abstract or challenging concepts. Students connect with the characters and remember the message of the story. Check out what books Sara, Kate, and Ashley can’t live without. Trudy and Feelings I absolutely have to have Trudy Ludwig books on my […]

August 22, 2019

How do you balance working at multiple schools?

Being a school counselor is a difficult job. Add in being split between different buildings and we really will need that fairy dust everyone thinks we have. It takes some clear communication, organization, and simplicity. Check out these tips from Counselor Keri and CounselorChelsey.Clear Communication & ExpectationsWhen I first moved to Hawaii, I was assigned […]

August 18, 2019

by Counselor Keri

Creating Mindful Practices with Your Whole School

Want to encourage mindful practices throughout your school community? Read more about encouraging schoolwide mindfulness activities & culture!

We’ve all seen the research and know that mindfulness has a whole host of benefits for health and schools. So this raises the question: how can we create a schoolwide culture that values mindfulness? As with any culture shifts, all-staff buy-in and routines are key! Keep reading to find out more about how you can […]

August 16, 2019

by EduKate & Inspire

Top 5 Digital Organization Tools for School Counselors

Looking for new ways to organize your school counseling program? Kick your organization skills up a notch and go digital this year! Going digital helps you keep your resources “in the cloud” and allows you to access them both at school and at home. The following organization tools for school counselors will help you go […]

August 13, 2019

by Confident Counselors

How do you know what to buy (and not buy) during Back to School?

When the Back to School season arrives, it really arrives. Whether you are a newbie or a seasoned school counselor, the allure of new counseling resources is difficult to resist. So what should you buy and when should you be audibly telling yourself to put something down in Target? Just us?Check out some tips from […]

August 6, 2019

by CounselorChelsey

Hosting A Social Emotional Learning Family Night

Use these tips to plan and implement a social emotional learning family night at your school

As counselors, we know that parent engagement and involvement is important. We also know that it can be tricky to find ways to get parents involved in their child’s social-emotional learning. One way to help bridge this gap is by hosting a social-emotional learning family night. I have found that hosting a night like this […]

July 31, 2019

by The Counseling Teacher

8 Healthy Friendship Qualities to Teach Students

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 them to look inward as you review the qualities of a healthy friendship. Let’s take a look at 8 healthy friendship qualities that you can […]

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