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.
What Heroes Do Best
Inspire students by exploring heroism and resilience. Encourage them to find strength through examples of personal heroes, fostering hope and connection. ...more
Motivating Students
November 11, 2024•2 min read
Avoid Saying: "You Made a Choice!" So Students Make Better Ones
Explore how shifting from "You made a choice!" to solution-focused questions can foster better decision-making and student engagement. ...more
Motivating Students
November 04, 2024•3 min read
Keeping Your Words Alive
Learn how a simple note can continue the solution-focused conversation and empower students beyond the counseling session. ...more
Motivating Students
October 21, 2024•2 min read
When Students Feel Overwhelmed, Doing Less is Better!
Discover why stepping back when students feel overwhelmed can lead to greater growth and independence. ...more
Motivating Students
October 14, 2024•2 min read
Got Overwhelm? Try Peer Power.
Learn how creating peer groups can ease overwhelm for school counselors and promote positive behavior among students. Implement a solution focused approach and let peers be the power. ...more
Motivating Students
September 30, 2024•3 min read
Using Personal Skills in the Classroom
Discover how using personal life skills in the classroom can transform student interactions as the school year draws to a close. ...more
Motivating Students
May 13, 2024•2 min read
More than a Theory
Explore how simple, solution-focused approaches transform school counseling, empowering clients to envision and realize their desired outcomes. ...more
Motivating Students
April 22, 2024•2 min read
Light in Darkness: The Eclipse of Education
Discover how embracing moments of darkness in education can unveil the brilliance of solution-focused teaching, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth. ...more
Motivating Students
April 08, 2024•3 min read
Prepping for Test Season Solution Focused Style
Linda shares a nostalgic yet innovative approach to easing test anxiety. She reminisces about fun learning methods from her teaching days and proposes engaging students in test prep to alleviate stres... ...more
Motivating Students ,Teacher Relief
March 25, 2024•2 min read
A Guide for Student Transformation
Learn how to guide students in reshaping their self-identity from negative narratives to empowering ones, fostering actions that lead to success and personal growth. ...more
Motivating Students
March 18, 2024•1 min read
Reaching Students Who Don’t Reach Out
Discover how a counselor's patience and a solution-focused mindset helped Nate, a silent student with a turbulent past, find his voice and path. A true testament to the power of listening and support ... ...more
Motivating Students
March 04, 2024•2 min read
There Really is an Expert Inside Every Student
Discover the untapped potential in every student with strategies for recognizing small successes, understanding unique learning styles, and boosting self-esteem, guiding educators to foster a solution... ...more
Motivating Students ,Exception Seeking
January 08, 2024•3 min read
Illuminating the Unseen: A Noteworthy Approach
Discover the transformative power of acknowledging unseen dedication in educational settings, inspiring a culture of recognition. ...more
Motivating Students ,Respect
December 04, 2023•2 min read
Need to Change Someone Else? Try Being Your Authentic Self
When educators reveal their authentic selves, they create genuine connections. Discover how a simple act can transform relationships at school. ...more
Change ,Motivating Students
October 30, 2023•2 min read
Practical tools and strategies for school counselors to help students achieve their goals
Practical tools and strategies for school counselors to help students achieve their goals
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