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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.

Want Better Conversations?  Talk Less and Just Listen

Want Better Conversations? Talk Less and Just Listen

Enhance your connection with students: learn how active listening and thoughtful conversation can foster deeper understanding and stronger relationships in school settings. ...more

Questions

January 22, 20242 min read

Pushing Through: Lessons in Resilience Before the Holiday Break

Pushing Through: Lessons in Resilience Before the Holiday Break

Discover how a simple conversation can unlock a child's ability to push through tough situations. This post shares insights into coping mechanisms and the power of looking forward to the joys after a ... ...more

Questions ,Exception Seeking

November 13, 20234 min read

Being Cyberbullied? Buckle up Your Heart

Being Cyberbullied? Buckle up Your Heart

Discover how a young boy's creative coping strategy can inspire those facing cyberbullying. ...more

Questions ,Exception Seeking

November 06, 20233 min read

"Did You Borrow a Magic Wand?”

"Did You Borrow a Magic Wand?”

Linda’s exploration of enduring challenges during a massive book project emphasizes the underacknowledged strength in us all. ...more

Questions

October 23, 20232 min read

On Becoming “Cool”

On Becoming “Cool”

Find out how to become the "cool" presence for challenging students and guide them toward their best selves. ...more

Questions ,Respect

October 15, 20232 min read

Name Your Miracle

Name Your Miracle

By imagining a better scenario and placing yourself within it, you may realize that how YOU act, speak, and think when you are at your best are simply new ideas to try. ...more

Questions ,Miracle Question

October 02, 20232 min read

Unlocking Success: The Power of Solution-Focused Check-Ins

Unlocking Success: The Power of Solution-Focused Check-Ins

Use the SF Check-In Question to get remarkably insightful, honest and surprising answers that provide you with valuable feedback and enhance your effectiveness. ...more

Questions

September 22, 20233 min read

The Most Important Solution Focused Questions to Learn

The Most Important Solution Focused Questions to Learn

The solution focused approach, while adaptable to practically everything that goes on in a school, can take a while to master. But here are the most important solution focused questions that you can l... ...more

Questions

September 12, 20221 min read

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