personal growth
School Counselor Conference Success: Tips for Learning, Networking, and Growth
Every year, I attend several conferences as a speaker, vendor or participant, so I’ve seen conferences from many different perspectives. No matter what role I am playing, I always anticipate learning something new and making new connections as well. Each conference that I attend, I try to improve my ability to make the most of…
Read MoreJournaling : A Powerful School Counseling Tool for Emotional Growth and Self-Reflection
Elementary school counselors are constantly looking for meaningful, low-pressure ways to help students process emotions, build self-awareness, and develop healthy coping skills. One of the most effective and flexible tools available is journaling. Journaling gives children a safe, private, and creative outlet to explore thoughts and feelings they may not yet know how to express…
Read MoreBack to School…Again? A Counselor’s Guide to Leveling Up Your Career
Here’s a little quiz for you: Answer True or False to the following questions: It’s a good idea to go back to school to earn another degree or certification if you want to change careers and go into a new field. It’s a good idea to go back to school to earn another degree or…
Read MoreKids and the Healing Power of Nature
What if a walk in a green environment could rewire brains, calm anxiety, and stave off mental health problems? I don’t have to tell you that mental health concerns among children is at an all time high. From academic stress to social pressures and familial issues, the weight of these challenges can be overwhelming. Additionally,…
Read MoreBe the hero in your story
How to be the hero in your own life In a school where I was doing some training, I found this quote on a classroom wall: “Be the hero in your own story.” I love the concept. In recent years the story arc has been incorporated into business and many other mediums where we might…
Read MoreEmpowering Kids to Be the Hero in Their Life Journey
What if instead of thinking of our lives as a random series of events, we thought of our lives as a story with each of us as the hero faced with challenges, triumphs and opportunities for growth? What if we not only shared this concept with students, but taught them the power of seeing themselves…
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