Posts Tagged ‘emotional regulation’
Using Journals in Elementary School Counseling: Simple Strategies for Big Emotional Learning
One of the greatest strengths of journaling is its versatility. It works across all counseling settings. Using Journals in Individual Counseling Sessions Individual counseling allows journals to become highly personalized and relationship-based. Effective Uses in Individual Sessions Emotional check-ins Reflection after difficult situations Goal tracking Coping strategy practice Problem-solving exercises Processing friendship issues, grief, anxiety,…
Read MoreChange Happens: Teaching Elementary Students How to Adapt With Confidence
Change is a natural and unavoidable part of life—and for elementary students, change happens more often than adults realize. New classrooms, shifting friendships, family changes, and growing responsibilities can feel overwhelming without guidance. Elementary school counselors play a critical role in helping students (and often parents!) understand that change is not something to fear, but…
Read MoreHow Kids Can Use Self-Talk to Handle Big Emotions
What Is Self-Talk and Why Does It Matter?Every child has an inner voice—the thoughts that run through their minds as they navigate daily challenges, emotions, and relationships. Self-talk can be a powerful tool for emotional regulation, but it can also lead to distress when it becomes overwhelming or negative. While reading Chatter: The Voice in…
Read MoreEmotional Regulation and Nurturing the Good Inside
Every child brings a unique set of challenges and triumphs. For elementary school counselors, dealing with behavioral issues, emotional hurdles, and social struggles, it can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. However, there’s a powerful concept that can transform how we approach these difficulties: “good inside.” Clinical psychologist, Becky Kennedy’s insightful book, Good Inside, introduces…
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