Together We Shine: Teaching Cooperation in Elementary Schools

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Most parents and teachers would agree that cooperation is a critical skill for life success that requires communication, empathy and respect. Even young children can begin to learn simple ways to cooperate. Learning to use cooperation in the classroom will eventually serve children well as adults. Elementary schools provide countless opportunities for students to work…

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A Surprising and Simple Way to Treat Anxiety and Depression

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Mental health issues and especially depression and anxiety are at an all time high among young people. One of the impacts of Covid for many schools has been an increased number of students who are too anxious to even come to school, never mind to put forth their best effort at academics. School counselors are…

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Three Ways to Tackle Anxiety Among Children

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The Anxiety Epidemic There is no question that anxiety among children (and adults for that matter) is on the rise. When I first began school counseling over 20+ years ago it was rare to have a child referred for anxiety.  By the time I left the field, I was running a regular group for students…

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