Reflecting on the School Year… A Vital Lesson

Male Student Working At Desk In Chinese School Classroom

As the school year draws to a close, elementary school counselors have a golden opportunity to teach a crucial lesson on the importance of reflection. Reflecting on the past school year allows students to celebrate their successes, learn from their failures, and prepare for the journey ahead. Why Reflection Matters Reflection is a powerful tool…

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Creating Calm: Relaxation Strategies

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It really wasn’t that many years ago when people would ask me, “What problems could elementary age children possibly have that necessitates a full time counselor in an elementary school?” Fast forward to the environment of today, and we are all too familiar with the many mental health issues that children face. As elementary school…

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Reflection and Goal Setting

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At the start of the school year, goal setting is a great idea, especially for older students who have had practice setting goals in the past. So what do you do mid-year with all the focus on developing resolutions and  setting goals? Midway through the school year is a good time to  measure progress while…

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