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School Counselor Self-Care: 5 Essential Ways to Renew Your Energy and Avoid Burnout
As elementary school counselors, we spend our days helping students navigate challenges, build resilience, manage emotions, and develop the skills they need to succeed. While this work is incredibly rewarding, it can also be emotionally demanding. Constantly caring for others without intentionally caring for yourself can lead to burnout, compassion fatigue, and decreased job satisfaction.…
Read MoreWhen Good Isn’t Good Enough: Supporting the Perfectionistic Child
Do you know a child who is a perfectionist? Do they put more pressure on themselves to succeed than you do? Does he become hysterical when he misses one question on a test or doesn’t make the highest grade? Does she collapse into tears when she strikes out at bat or misses a catch? Does…
Read MoreOne Counselor, Many Hats: Navigating Solo Counseling in Elementary Schools
It’s tough being the only counselor in a school. There can be lots of issues. It’s hard to take a day off (even when you are sick!), when there is no one else who understands your job. You worry about the kiddos when you aren’t there. There is no one to talk to about counselor…
Read MoreHarnessing the Healing Power of Mandalas: Calming Elementary School Minds
Finding moments of calm and serenity amidst the hustle and bustle of daily school life is essential both for students and educators. One powerful tool that has gained recognition for its ability to promote relaxation and alleviate stress is the simple act of coloring mandalas. The Therapeutic Benefits of Mandalas: Mandalas, derived from the Sanskrit…
Read MoreTaming the Tension: Helping Kids Navigate Stress and Anxiety
Stress is something everyone experiences, and yes, even elementary school students. While stress can be a natural response to challenges, when it becomes overwhelming, it can interfere with a child’s learning, social life, and emotional well-being. As school counselors, we can help students understand the role stress plays in their lives and equip them with…
Read MoreCreating Calm: Relaxation Tactics and Activities
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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