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Supporting Students with Winter Social-Emotional Learning Activities for Counseling and Classrooms

Whole Child Counseling

7 hours ago11 min read

Supporting Students with Winter Social-Emotional Learning Activities for Counseling and Classrooms

Winter is a season of festivity and joy and it can also be a period of unique challenges for both students and educators. You know what's...

How and Why We Should Teach Children How to Use I-Statements for Assertive Problem Solving

Whole Child Counseling

2 days ago5 min read

How and Why We Should Teach Children How to Use I-Statements for Assertive Problem Solving

In order for children to be successful in life, they need to know how to communicate their feelings and solve disagreements in a healthy way

9 Tips to Help Kids Who Are Anxious About Drones

Whole Child Counseling

Dec 15, 202413 min read

Anxiety

9 Tips to Help Kids Who Are Anxious About Drones

We live in a time where instant access to information is at our fingertips. If you have a question, you can ask Siri, hop on a...

Picture Books About Perseverance and Grit for Kids

Whole Child Counseling

Nov 27, 202417 min read

Perseverance and Grit

Picture Books About Perseverance and Grit for Kids

Here is a list of the best picture books about perseverance and grit for children

How to Structure Group Counseling Sessions with Children

Whole Child Counseling

Nov 2, 20247 min read

How to Structure Group Counseling Sessions with Children

Group counseling is an excellent way to teach children foundational life skills such as maintaining healthy relationships, communication,...

IEP vs. 504 Plan: 7 Tips to Understand the Difference

Whole Child Counseling

Oct 15, 20246 min read

IEP vs. 504 Plan: 7 Tips to Understand the Difference

Guest post by April Rehrig As a teacher or mental health worker helping kids with special needs, I know you care a lot, it’s more than...

Effective Parent Communication and 7 Tips for Having Difficult Conversations with Families

Whole Child Counseling

Oct 1, 20249 min read

Effective Parent Communication and 7 Tips for Having Difficult Conversations with Families

Counselors and educators, enhance parent communication with these 7 tips for handling difficult conversations.

Whole Child Counseling

Sep 15, 20247 min read

5 Things You Should Know About Quitting

Admit it, You Are a Quitter Guest blog post by Shannon Triplett We value perseverance as a society. We tell people never give up, keep...

Fall and Halloween Sensory Bins and Dough Activities to Explore Feelings

Whole Child Counseling

Sep 7, 20247 min read

Holidays and Seasonal SEL Resources

Fall and Halloween Sensory Bins and Dough Activities to Explore Feelings

As the crisp autumn air rolls in and the leaves begin to change color, it’s the perfect season to engage young learners in...

Fun Fall Counseling and Social Emotional Learning Activities

Whole Child Counseling

Sep 4, 202412 min read

Holidays and Seasonal SEL Resources

Fun Fall Counseling and Social Emotional Learning Activities

Explore engaging fall counseling and social-emotional learning activities for Autumn, Halloween, and Thanksgiving!

Progress Monitoring SMART Goals and Data Collection for School Counselors

Whole Child Counseling

Aug 30, 202416 min read

Progress Monitoring SMART Goals and Data Collection for School Counselors

As part of our duties as school counselors, it’s essential to set goals, and progress monitor to collect data on our students' progress....

3 High-Impact Art Therapy-Inspired Activities to Transform Anger

Whole Child Counseling

Aug 15, 20247 min read

3 High-Impact Art Therapy-Inspired Activities to Transform Anger

Guest blog post by Erica Curtis, LMFT, ATR-BC Anger is on the rise. Before a few years ago, I had never seen signs in businesses...

Email Signature Quotes for School Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Other Educators

Whole Child Counseling

Jul 22, 202412 min read

Organization

Email Signature Quotes for School Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Other Educators

Therapists, ool counselors, social workers, and psychologists play a pivotal role in nurturing the academic, emotional, and social...

Amazon Prime Day 2024 Counselor and Teacher Social Emotional Learning SEL Top Deals

Whole Child Counseling

Jul 16, 20245 min read

Holidays and Seasonal SEL Resources

Amazon Prime Day 2024 Counselor and Teacher Social Emotional Learning SEL Top Deals

Amazon Prime Day 2024 begins on Tuesday July 16, 2024 and ends on Wednesday, July 17. I've got my cart stocked up and I wanted to share...

7 Tips for Parenting Highly Sensitive Kids

Whole Child Counseling

Jul 15, 20245 min read

7 Tips for Parenting Highly Sensitive Kids

Guest blog post by Amanda Robinson, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S Parenting is a learning experience, filled with both rewards and challenges, and it...

Organization Tips for School Counselor's Offices and Classrooms

Whole Child Counseling

Jun 30, 202416 min read

Organization

Organization Tips for School Counselor's Offices and Classrooms

If you're a school counselor, school social worker, school psychologist, or educator, you know how difficult it can be to juggle...

Cultivating Social-Emotional Skills in the Summer: Fun Activities for Families

Whole Child Counseling

Jun 19, 202412 min read

Holidays and Seasonal SEL Resources

Cultivating Social-Emotional Skills in the Summer: Fun Activities for Families

Summer is a season of warmth, exploration, and growth, providing many families with a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful...

6 Things to Say Instead of "Don't Worry About it" and 5 Playful Strategies for Kids to Understand Anxiety

Whole Child Counseling

Jun 15, 20246 min read

6 Things to Say Instead of "Don't Worry About it" and 5 Playful Strategies for Kids to Understand Anxiety

This is a guest blog post by Amanda Balkhi, PhD, author of the book One, Two, What Do I Do? A Children's Guide to Talking Back to OCD's...

How to Celebrate and Promote Kindness in Schools

Whole Child Counseling

Jun 1, 20248 min read

Kindness Caring and Inclusion

How to Celebrate and Promote Kindness in Schools

One of the things I love about being active on instagram is that I get to connect with and be inspired by other school counselors all...

Supporting Children’s Mental Health with CBT — Unpacking the Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors of Kids

Whole Child Counseling

May 14, 20249 min read

CBT

Supporting Children’s Mental Health with CBT — Unpacking the Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors of Kids

This is a guest blog post by: Alison McGrath, LMHC. Alison is the author of the new CBT picture book, Walter and the Worry Test. I love...

Picture Books about Flexible Thinking and Dealing with Change for Kids

Whole Child Counseling

May 3, 202410 min read

Flexible Thinking

Picture Books about Flexible Thinking and Dealing with Change for Kids

In a world that's constantly changing, teaching our children to be flexible thinkers is more important than ever. Flexible thinking...

Why You’re Probably Thinking of Autism Wrong

Whole Child Counseling

Apr 6, 202410 min read

Autism

Why You’re Probably Thinking of Autism Wrong

This is the most helpful piece of writing I've ever read on autism by The Chimerical Capuchin on the prism theory of autism.

Activities and Videos to Teach Flexible Thinking Skills and Dealing with Change

Whole Child Counseling

Mar 17, 20246 min read

Flexible Thinking

Activities and Videos to Teach Flexible Thinking Skills and Dealing with Change

Are you looking for activities, and video clips to teach kids how to be more flexible thinkers? I've gathered these videos just for you!...

Trauma-Informed Mindfulness as a Self-Care Tool Teachers and Students in the Classroom

Whole Child Counseling

Feb 28, 20249 min read

Classroom Social Emotional Learning

Trauma-Informed Mindfulness as a Self-Care Tool Teachers and Students in the Classroom

Self-care is essential for anyone who experiences stress on a regular basis, and that includes teachers, school counselors, school social...