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Whole Child Counseling
Mar 110 min read
18 Growth Mindset Books for Kids About Mistakes, Art, and The Power of Yet!
Growth mindset is a term popularized by Dr. Carol Dweck that emphasizes the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed...
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Whole Child Counseling
Feb 111 min read
Growth Mindset Videos and Activities for Kids
Having a growth mindset means that you believe that our abilities, intelligence, and talents can develop with effort, learning, and...
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Whole Child Counseling
Jan 2611 min read
Valentine's Day Social Emotional Learning Activities on Self-Compassion and Kindness
February is such an exciting month for school counselors because it’s the month that both National School Counseling Week (Feb 6-10,...
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Whole Child Counseling
Jan 213 min read
Resources and Activities to Celebrate National School Counseling Week (NSCW)
As school counselors, we know the importance of taking a moment to recognize, celebrate, and advocate for our profession. National School...
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Whole Child Counseling
Jan 611 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...
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Whole Child Counseling
Jan 45 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
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Whole Child Counseling
Dec 15, 202413 min read
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...
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Whole Child Counseling
Nov 27, 202417 min read
Picture Books About Perseverance and Grit for Kids
Here is a list of the best picture books about perseverance and grit for children
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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,...
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Whole Child Counseling
Oct 15, 20246 min read
IEP vs. 504 Plan: 7 Tips to Understand the DifferenceÂ
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...
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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.
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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...
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Whole Child Counseling
Sep 7, 20247 min read
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...
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Whole Child Counseling
Sep 5, 202412 min read
Fun Fall Counseling and Social Emotional Learning Activities
Explore engaging fall counseling and social-emotional learning activities for Autumn, Halloween, and Thanksgiving!
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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....
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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...
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Whole Child Counseling
Jul 22, 202412 min read
Email Signature Quotes for School Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Other Educators
Therapists, school counselors, social workers, and psychologists play a pivotal role in nurturing the academic, emotional, and social...
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Whole Child Counseling
Jul 16, 20245 min read
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...
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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...
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Whole Child Counseling
Jun 30, 202416 min read
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...
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Whole Child Counseling
Jun 19, 202412 min read
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...
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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...
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Whole Child Counseling
Jun 1, 20248 min read
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...
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Whole Child Counseling
May 14, 20249 min read
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...
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