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5 Things I wish I knew as a new School Counselor

So you finally landed the job out of grad school and are ready to start as a Certified School Counselor….
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7 Steps to starting small group counseling

Small group counseling is one of my favorite parts of being a School Counselor. I know it can feel like…
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Day 2 of the TpT Virtual Conference and I am lovin

Day 2 of the TpT Virtual Conference and I am loving it even though I have to fit it in between nap time for the kids. 🤣 I like to think I am a life long learner, taking notes with my flair pens and have my highlighters close by. Feels great to learn and grow with other tpt authors. #tptforward2020
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Have you ever been caught up trying to explain a p

Have you ever been caught up trying to explain a perspective to someone and it became impossible because they lack empathy? Developing empathy is crucial for establishing relationships and being compassionate. It involves experiencing another person’s point of view, rather than just one’s own viewpoint. Research shows that parents who promote and model empathy raise more empathetic children. Easy ways to promote empathy in young children is to...(you guessed it!)...MODEL the behavior yourself. Show them through your own actions and expressions of empathy. When you are watching a T.V. show and the person falls and hurts themselves, say to your child "I can imagine that falling like that would make that person feel sad or even angry, maybe they felt embarrassed if someone else saw that makes me feel sad for them too...what do you think they would be feeling". Another easy time to do this is during bedtime when you are reading their favorite story, ask them how they think the character might be feeling and why. Over time, your child will be able to ask those questions themselves and will be practicing empathy.⁣
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Courage is such an important characteristic for ki

Courage is such an important characteristic for kids to develop. Having courage can be hard and often puts you in an unpopular position. Standing up for what is right takes courage. I love this book because it shows diverse people in history who showed courage and helped change the world. Check out my stories for a preview of the inside of the book 🌏
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Have you seen the Sesame Street town hall on stand

Have you seen the Sesame Street town hall on standing up to racism? It has great tips for kids and parents. If you have a kiddo with a short attention span (like I do) I recommend the part that Elmo talks to his dad about racism (:37-3:07), they do a great job of explaining it to littles. I also LOVED the part when Abby Cadabby shares a story about how her friend Big Bird was a victim of prejudice, and how she stood up for him and showed empathy. Click the link in my bio to see both of those clips on CNN. ⁣
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We rise by lifting others up⬆. This is what bein

We rise by lifting others up⬆. This is what being a school counselor means to me. I lift up my students with support and love with hopes that they will be better off because of it, even if just for a day. Helping others in this way, is not a self-less act because I get so much joy from it. I challenge you to think about how you are lifting someone up today. Maybe it's someone in your family, community, or a stranger online. Lift them up with kindness, you will feel the benefits. ❤⁣
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Amazing graphic and message by @hannah.nwelch on h

Amazing graphic and message by @hannah.nwelch on how to be an ally. Even doing just one of these can help. Your voice matters, now more than ever 💙
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Do what makes you happy😀. For me that means hug

Do what makes you happy😀. For me that means hugging puppies 🐶! But if I can't get a hold of some puppies then I have to settle for my self care routine. This has changed significantly since I became a mom. I like to read a book, it settles my mind, before I had kids I would read for 2 hours a night but now it's more like 15 minutes if I'm lucky. But I'll take it! And I don't skip it because if I do, I get burnt out real quick. What do you do for self care?
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In a time where things are uncertain and full of c

In a time where things are uncertain and full of change...love more. The world can use a bit more love, and a lot less judgements. Right now, it seems like everyone has an opinion on what is "right" but maybe what is right for you is not right for someone else. Be open to the idea that you can love someone and show someone love by accepting the differences you both have between you. Lead with love 💛⁣
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The two main books being used in my house right no

The two main books being used in my house right now. 🖐 Hands are not for hitting and 🗣Voices are not for yelling. I love how simple the wording is for my toddler to understand and how it tells them what hands and voices are meant to be used for. My favorite part is the calm down breathing when we are mad. Short preview in my stories ⬆️ with assistance from 👶Baby Caleb.😆
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Facebook mom groups are all the rage right now in

Facebook mom groups are all the rage right now in the mom world, but holy moly can the moms sometimes be downright MEAN! If you ever wondered how kids become bullies, check out a mom group and see all the bullying that goes on from ADULTS. Yikes, they need a school counselor up in there to moderate 😂⁣
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This adorable book by @imnotjustascribble is the p

This adorable book by @imnotjustascribble is the perfect way to explain why we are staying home 🏡 to kids. Also love that its available on kindle unlimited. Check out my stories for a closer look into the book. .
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Digital updates🎉⭐ If you own any of these pro

Digital updates🎉⭐ If you own any of these products, please re-download them to get the Google classroom version now included! If you don't own them, check them out for tomorrow's big TPT site wide teacher appreciation SALE! Swipe right➡️ to see all the products, or check out my stories. Link to my store in my bio 💛
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Bad days happen, hopefully they come and go but he

Bad days happen, hopefully they come and go but here are some bad day remedies that might help➡ ⁣
😂Laugh: Watch⁣
a funny video, think of a joke, or laugh at how bad of a day you had. ⁣
🙏Gratitude: Make a list of what you are grateful for. ⁣
👓Perspective: Is it really that bad? What is the worst case scenario? Recognize that it is just a bad day, not a bad life. ⁣
💜Be kind to yourself: Ignore⁣
your inner critic and give yourself a treat for surviving the bad day.⁣
What remedies do you use when you have a bad day? What would you add to the list? ⁣
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Water beads sensory fun 💦 I'm down for anything

Water beads sensory fun 💦 I'm down for anything that gets us outside at this point. These water beads were so fun. We practiced our fine motor skills and our listening skills to "keep it in the bin". You know I said that 6,000 times 😄
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How cool is this sidewalk art by @caseydrakemakes

How cool is this sidewalk art by @caseydrakemakes inside out quarantine stages. Check out my stories⬆️ to see more of her awesome sidewalk art. What stage are you in?
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Change is hard to cope with, we are comfortable in

Change is hard to cope with, we are comfortable in our routine. Throwing it off, throws us off. Some people are checking all the to-do list items off during social isolation. Do not feel bad if you are not one of these people. It is totally okay to slower your pace if you need to, in order to cope. 🐌⁣
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