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January 28, 2019

by The Responsive Counselor

7 Tips For School Counseling With ELL Students

While the ELL population is growing by leaps and bounds within US public schools, most school counselors don’t receive any sort of specialized training in how to work with these students or their families. School counseling with ELL students isn’t hugely different or difficult but there are certainly some tips, tricks, and best practices that […]

December 12, 2018

by Confident Counselors

Time Savers for School Counselors

Save time as a school counselor by standardizing repeated tasks, batching, and maintaining your schedule. Check out these time savers for school counselors.

School counselors are pulled in lots of different directions. There is always a crisis on a Friday afternoon. How do you maximize your time with students and minimize time spent on less necessary tasks? Check out ways to create routines, prepare ahead of time, and stick to your schedule. Create Routines and Batch TasksMy biggest time […]

December 10, 2018

by Confident Counselors

What Self Care Activity Are You Doing Over Winter Break?

What do you do during school breaks to recharge? Self-care is crucial for school counselors. Check out these simple tips from The Counseling Teacher and Counselor Chelsey.

Winter break is a great time to recharge and do some purposeful self-care. Taking this time can help you shift your mindset for the second half of the year. Most of use have been putting off this necessary self-care and running on fumes. Read what Ashley and Brandy do, and share your favorites in the […]

December 7, 2018

by Confident Counselors

Working With Families After Calling Child Services

Be prepared when calling child services. As a school counselor you may have to report abuse or neglect. The family may be angry or confused. Be prepared for this conversation with these simple tips.

At some point, you will have to call Child Services on a family due to abuse or neglect. This is something that all of us dread. It is very likely that the family will be upset with the school for reporting. Make sure you are prepared to handle this interaction and have the support of […]

November 30, 2018

by Confident Counselors

Favorite Career Development Resources

Career development resources for elementary school.

How do you introduce and explore careers with students? Do you have some favorite career development resources you use every year? Counselor Keri and Mrs. Bell The Crafty Counselor share their go to resources below. Keep reading!Exploring CareersI like to teach career as a self-exploration unit so that students can first identify their own interests, […]

November 28, 2018

by The Counseling Teacher

7 Video Clips to Hook Students into a Teasing Lesson

Use video clips to introduce a lesson on teasing

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 greatly improve classroom culture. To assure student engagement, try using a video clip to introduce this important topic. Using a hook like a video is […]

November 26, 2018

by Counselor Up

Supporting Staff as a School Counselor

Has your school experienced loss, been effected by natural disasters, or had a particularly stressful year? If so, you know the feeling of seeing your staff overwhelmed by stress. What can you do to help? Take Care of Yourself First, put your own oxygen mask on before assisting others. Assess the stressor that is happening […]

November 25, 2018

by Confident Counselors

How Do You Practice Gratitude Within Your School Counseling Role?

Do you practice gratitude in your school counseling practice? Taking time to practice gratitude can help relieve career stress and bolster morale.

Do you practice gratitude as a school counselor? Purposefully taking time to express thanks and appreciation for others as well as yourself can have a big impact. Check out what Gretchen and Rebecca do to practice gratitude.Recognize OthersI like to write notes to staff members and parents when they have done something to support the […]

November 12, 2018

by Mrs. Bell The Crafty Counselor

Creating a Calm School Culture with Peace Week

After reading Peace Week in Mrs. Fox’s Class to a group of second graders, it got me thinking and what would happen if I tried to implement a peace week of my own at my school. We’ve created a culture of kindness for our students, why not create a culture of calm? I built a […]

November 7, 2018

by Paws-itive School Counselor

5 Tips to Help You Prepare for A School Tragedy

5 Tips For Preparing For A Crisis or Trauma

This year I started at a new school. It’s been a while since I moved schools, so I had forgotten what a whirlwind it is. You are navigating your way around new procedures and learning hundreds of names all while trying to remember where the bathroom is. Then a week into school we lost a […]

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