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Whole Child Counseling
Apr 6, 202410 min read
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.
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Whole Child Counseling
Mar 17, 20246 min read
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!...
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Whole Child Counseling
Feb 28, 20249 min read
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...
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Whole Child Counseling
Feb 14, 202410 min read
Spring, Easter, and St. Patrick's Day Counseling and Social Emotional Learning Activities
I live in New England, and our winters can be tough so for me, Spring is such a magnificent time of year! As soon as my crocuses start...
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Whole Child Counseling
Feb 2, 20248 min read
Using Coloring for Self-Regulation and Teaching Children About Feelings
Social-emotional learning involves five key areas: self-awareness (acknowledging one's emotions, values, strengths, and weaknesses),...
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Whole Child Counseling
Nov 18, 20239 min read
7 Tips for Caregivers - Supporting Youth and Their Feelings
Guest blog post by L. Robin Navigating the pathways of parenthood can often feel like a maze. As caregivers, our natural instinct is to...
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Whole Child Counseling
Oct 21, 202312 min read
Favorite Gratitude Picture Books and 5 Tips for Teaching Thankfulness to Kids
In our last blog post we talked about teaching kids how to practice gratitude and gratitude exercises for kids, now let's take a quick...
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Whole Child Counseling
Sep 28, 202310 min read
Helping Kids Develop an Attitude of Gratitude with Fun and Engaging Activities
Have you ever had that head-scratch moment when you're trying to explain what "being grateful" really means to a child? I mean, it sounds...
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Whole Child Counseling
Sep 15, 20235 min read
5 Ways to Help Children Boost Their Self-Esteem and Confidence
This is a guest blog post by Leah Berdysz and if you’re an educator, therapist, school counselor, school social worker, related...
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Whole Child Counseling
Aug 25, 20238 min read
How to Teach Expected Behavior to Students in a Fun Way: Using Social Stories and Games
As we gear up for another school year, there's an important topic we can't afford to overlook: teaching our students all about expected...
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Whole Child Counseling
Aug 23, 20237 min read
Meet the Counselor Lessons and Activities for the Beginning of the School Year
As a school counselor or school social worker, or counseling intern, what classroom activities or lessons do you do at the beginning of...
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Whole Child Counseling
Jul 12, 202310 min read
Everything You Need to Know about Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Directed Drawing
What is Directed or Guided Drawing? Directed Drawing, also called Guided Drawing, is when one person talks another person through drawing...
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Whole Child Counseling
May 8, 20237 min read
Two Surprising Ways to Increase Children’s Joy
Guest blog post by: Danielle Jones of Flourishing Life Counseling. Joy. It almost brings a smile to my face just to say the word. And...
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Whole Child Counseling
Apr 18, 20236 min read
Activities for Teaching Kids How to Interpret and Use Tone of Voice
Are you wondering why teaching tone of voice to children is important? Teaching kids about tone of voice is important because it helps...
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Whole Child Counseling
Mar 24, 202311 min read
How to Run a Successful Lunch Bunch Social Skills Group for Elementary Students
As children enter elementary school, they’re learning more than just academic subjects. They’re also developing social skills that will...
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Whole Child Counseling
Mar 10, 20235 min read
7 Thoughts on Processing Life’s Challenges Through Storytelling
Guest blog post by Natalie Shampanier As a family therapist turned screenwriter and author, I’ve spent much of the last decade turning...
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Whole Child Counseling
Feb 18, 20237 min read
5 Ways to Deepen Connection with Your Child
This is a guest blog post by Amanda Robinson, LPCS, RPT-S, author of the wonderful workbook, Connecting Kids to Parents. Parents and...
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Whole Child Counseling
Jan 28, 20236 min read
5 Tips for Teaching Consent and Boundaries to Kids
This is a guest blog post by: Christine Babinec, MA, LPC, NCC, author of Want A Hug? Consent and Boundaries for Kids. Read Christine’s...
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Whole Child Counseling
Jan 7, 202311 min read
Classroom Benefits of Fidgets and Sensory Tools. How effective are they?
Implementing effective strategies to engage all students and increase learning is an ongoing concern for educators. This can be...
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Whole Child Counseling
Dec 10, 202212 min read
9 Ways to Help Kids Improve Their Self-Esteem, Confidence and Self-Worth
Raising kids who are confident in their own skin can be a challenge for any parent or educator. Fortunately, there are some things you...
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Whole Child Counseling
Nov 20, 20228 min read
Free Social Emotional Learning Curriculum, Programs, Training, and Lesson Plans
There are so many resources available online these days. I've collected a bunch of free mental health, social-emotional learning,...
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Whole Child Counseling
Oct 15, 20228 min read
23 Creative Termination Activities for Ending Counseling with Children
Our culture doesn’t give us many opportunities to say goodbye in healthy ways. Termination in counseling is a great time to practice...
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Whole Child Counseling
Oct 6, 202211 min read
5 Art Therapy-Inspired Activities for Calming Behaviors and Building Resilience by Erica Curtis
Asking a child to talk about a problem, explain their behavior, or come up with solutions when they feel disconnected or upset is often...
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Whole Child Counseling
Sep 18, 202210 min read
Activities and Videos to Teach Theory of Mind and Perspective Taking Skills to Children
In this blog post, I'll share 16 videos, research about theory of mind, and perspective taking skills, and then some activities that will...
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