Monday Ideas for School Counselors
Weekly articles for school counselors with ideas on how to resolve typical school situations with students, teachers and parents using the solution focused approach.
From the Office to the Classroom: Making Skills Stick
Students follow through when they own their hopes and describe their goals clearly. Learn how to bring clarity and collaboration to help them succeed. ...more
Motivating Students
April 14, 2025•3 min read
The Helpfulness of Not Knowing
What if knowing less about a student could help you see them more clearly? Discover how curiosity over caution can unlock a student's success. ...more
Respect
April 07, 2025•2 min read
The Invitation That Changed Everything
When a counselor invited a misbehaving student into a peer group, everything changed - for him and the school. Discover the power of surprising invitations. ...more
Respect
March 31, 2025•2 min read
Ending School Violence Without Barbed Wire
Imagine a school where respect - not barbed wire - keeps students safe. This week's article explores how solution-focused connection prevents violence. ...more
School Safety
March 24, 2025•4 min read
Final Stretch Fuel
As the school year winds down, focus on what’s already working. A solution-focused mindset can fuel you through the final stretch with confidence and impact. ...more
Mental Health
March 03, 2025•3 min read
Who’s in Your Circle of Support?
Discover how identifying your inner and outer circles of support can boost your effectiveness and well-being this week. Try this simple exercise for an awesome week! ...more
Mental Health
February 24, 2025•2 min read
Don’t Throw Me Out - Recycle!
Before removing a student from school, consider this: what if we recycled the relationship instead? A solution-focused approach can turn things around. ...more
Respect
February 17, 2025•3 min read
Itchy Times: Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Stuck in the same cycles with students, parents, and conflicts? Learn how a solution-focused mindset can transform frustrating interactions into opportunities for growth. ...more
Exception Seeking
February 10, 2025•2 min read
A Reflection on Loss and Hope
In times of tragedy, listening and honoring those lost can guide healing. A simple activity helps students reflect, express gratitude, and find hope. ...more
Mental Health
February 03, 2025•2 min read
Greeting Resistance Differently
Discover how to turn resistance into collaboration using a simple shift in perspective, helping students, teachers, and parents thrive. ...more
Respect
January 27, 2025•3 min read
When Tragedy Strikes, Ask About Hopes Not Problems
Learn how to help students move forward after trauma using solution-focused techniques that nurture hope and illuminate new possibilities for healing and resilience. ...more
Mental Health
January 20, 2025•4 min read
Tiny Shifts, Big Changes and the Butterfly Effect
Discover how small, solution-focused changes can create a butterfly effect in your school community, sparking transformation among students, teachers, parents, and administrators. ...more
Motivating Students
January 13, 2025•2 min read
Rethinking How to Manage Students and Prevent School Violence
Discover a solution-focused approach to managing student behavior and preventing school violence by fostering trust, connection, and engagement. A radical shift from consequences to relational engagem... ...more
School Safety
December 17, 2024•25 min read
A Solution Focused Wish
Celebrate the end of the semester with a poem of hope and inspiration for solution-focused educators. May your days be filled with kindness, success, and moments of joy! ...more
School Climate
December 09, 2024•1 min read
Let’s Sleigh This Final Stretch! 🎄🎅
Need a festive boost to tackle the pre-holiday sprint? This week’s Monday Ideas explores solution-focused tips for motivating students, easing teacher stress, and helping parents see their child’s pot... ...more
School Climate
December 02, 2024•4 min read
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