School Counselors and “Extra Duties”
Recess Duty Lunch Duty Specials Rotation Classes Testing Coordinator It goes on and on. Everyone in a school must pull together to make it work, so teamwork counts, but what do you do when you feel that all the extra duties are creating a serious problem in meeting the goals of the actual job description…
Read MoreSeparation Anxiety at School: Nine Ways to Overcome It
At some point every school counselor deals with a child who doesn’t want to come to school. Every child and every situation is different so you have to tailor the solution to the particular student and their parents. Begin by collaborating with the parents, the child and the teacher. This is key. If you are…
Read More4 Ways to Raise a Happy Child
4 Ways to Raise a Happy Child What does it take to raise a happy child? A trip to the toy store and a pocketful of cash? A loaded bag of candy after a night of trick or treating? Popcorn, a movie and permission to stay up late? While all these things might garner a…
Read MoreNew School Year and Counselor Introductions
The beginning of the school year is a time of meeting new friends and reconnecting with old ones. How do you as a new or returning counselor introduce yourself and your services to all the kids in the school? My recommendation is to create a standard system that not only can you repeat with minimal…
Read MoreIs It Possible to Create a Zen Like Calm at Work?
The Secret: Taking Charge of Your Feelings Research shows that two out of every three people are unhappy at work… Are you one of them? Did you know that there are a higher number of heart attacks on Sunday evening than any other day of the week? Bet you can guess why… Whether your job…
Read MoreSchool Counselors and Journaling with Kids
Journaling can be a very effective counseling and teaching technique for kids of all ages. It can be used in small groups, individual sessions and classroom lessons. There are many advantages to journaling including: Each student has a personal book all their own Each student has an opportunity to express, explore, and identify emotions…
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