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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.

Using Personal Skills in the Classroom

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, 20242 min read

More than a Theory

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, 20242 min read

Light in Darkness: The Eclipse of Education

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, 20243 min read

Prepping for Test Season Solution Focused Style

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, 20242 min read

A Guide for Student Transformation

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, 20241 min read

Reaching Students Who Don’t Reach Out

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, 20242 min read

There Really is an Expert Inside Every Student

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, 20243 min read

Illuminating the Unseen: A Noteworthy Approach

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, 20232 min read

Need to Change Someone Else? Try Being Your Authentic Self

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, 20232 min read

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Practical tools and strategies for school counselors to help students achieve their goals

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