Chill out zone, zen station, relaxation habitation, calming corner; there are many different names, but they all mean the same thing. I am a huge believer in calming corners and the way they help our students who sometimes just “need a minute” to deal with their big emotions. It's also a great time for them to work on their social-emotional skills. I include Social Emotional Learning Activities or ... Read More about How to set up a Calm Corner in your Classroom

Coffee with the Counselor sessions are a fun and relaxing way to get important and timely information out to your school family. We started doing these sessions at my school about 3 years ago when a presenter shared the idea at the Florida School Counseling Association Annual Conference. In the past, I had a very difficult time wrapping my head around doing parent meetings/workshops. Sometimes I ... Read More about 8 Tips for starting Coffee with the Counselor