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  • 5 Books, 5 Great Activities

    đź“•Is there anything better than a great book? Not for me. Picture books are one of my favorite ways to bring a lesson to life.  Today I am sharing out some of the books I’m reading right now and what lessons I am partnering with them. “Stuck” by Oliver Jeffers This story is about a…

  • From Tears to Tiers

    Do you find that the majority of your “referrals” come from teachers who happen to catch you in the hallway when you’re running to the bathroom? It happens! A comprehensive program is a program that has a tiered system of support so we go from firefighters singing one-hit wonders to counselors making a difference. When…

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    Career Exploration Through Career Centers

    Before a big career day with speakers or during college and career week, I really enjoy doing different career centers. It’s low prep, fun, and self-paced. I choose my centers based on program goals, developmental age, and class behavior. I teach for 45 minutes so we average 3-4 stations. Here are some of my favorite…

  • Kindness Challenges

    Whether you are participating in the Great Kindness Challenge, Random Acts of Kindness Week, or creating your own, here are some tips and tricks to a successful kindness challenge. I’ve also included samples of what I’ve done in the past. Talk with your advisory team I love spending time brainstorming and creating all kinds of…

  • 5 Winter Crafts and Activities For School Counselors

    CBT Snow Storm Have leftover bags of fake snow? I always grab a couple when they go on clearance and this year I’m using them for a CBT snowstorm sort. How it works: Fill a small tray (I use a plastic container with a lid) will the fake snow. I added some digging tools from…

  • ABC Mindful Me

    This week I was updating my office and decided to make a mindfulness-inspired alphabet wall. Of course, it had to be dog-themed! I made it on Canva- which is great for educators. You can make so many cool things. Download your copy below.

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