DISCover Your Temperament
Good counselors and educators do things well. Great counselors not only do things well but also teach and inspire others to do things well. One of the advantages of training counselors in DISC temperament assessment is that it opens up a whole new way to communicate with kids, parents and other educators. In addition, it…
Read MoreCelebrate Your Students’ Temperament!
Every temperament has strengths Why does he act like that? Why would she say that? What’s wrong with her anyway? Have you ever said any of the above? Don’t worry, we all have. One of the goals of understanding the four basic temperament styles is to move from misunderstanding a temperament in others to accepting…
Read MoreThe Strong-Willed Child
The Strong-Willed Child In a favorite comic strip, a little boy tells his Dad, “You’ll never be as smart as me Dad. Back when God built your brain…he was using older technology.” Pretty clever, huh? Probably hits home for many adults who rely on younger children to tweak their websites, blog posts and download all…
Read MoreThree Ways to Support Shy Kids
How to Support Shy Kids Recently at an outdoor concert, I watched a self-assured young boy spot twin girls playing nearby, walk up to them and ask, “Can I play with you?” He was quickly assimilated into the group and soon the three of them were happily playing together although they were never formerly introduced…
Read MoreBuilding Bridges: Fostering Friendships Through Role-Play
Friendships are a crucial part of childhood, offering emotional support, opportunities for social learning, and a sense of belonging. As elementary school counselors, you play a vital role in helping students develop the necessary social skills to make and maintain friendships. One of the best ways to do this is through role-play either in a…
Read MoreIntrovert or Extrovert?
What is the Difference? When I teach training groups on temperament, one question that often comes up is how to best teach and encourage a child who is reserved or introverted. . Often extroverted parents or educators feel that they need to help introverts become more outgoing and get more involved in a social network.…
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