I am lucky to have partnered with Dove Self-Esteem Project and Discovery Education for this post about their new amazing, free resource. All opinions are my own. I remember very vividly the first time I started feeling self-conscious about my body: I was 9, in the 4th grade, and “developing” (y’all, I hate that term). It was tough, and that…
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As Dr. Dan Siegel says, we have to “Name It to Tame It”. One of our jobs as counselors is to help our students with their emotional vocabulary so they can “name it” and understand their own emotions as well! In this 20-21 school year, there are many concerns about our students being anxious. Let’s make sure they know what…
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I feel a little lucky because I think I got to know Jennifer Susko before the rest of the counseling world saw her brilliance. We met through Instagram a few years ago and I realized quickly that our school counseling styles had a lot in common. And then I learned that she’s extra smart and amazing; Jennifer integrates social justice…
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When students return in person to school after the COVID-19 shutdowns, chances are they will struggle with the demands of school. After months at home, there will be increased academic pressure, a sudden increase in social situations, and different expectations than at home. Calm corners? Definitely still needed! That said, they might have to look a little different. New school…
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This post is sponsored by WE Teachers, made possible by Walgreens. All opinions are my own. As educators, we are always striving to be better. We want to learn more so that we can be the absolute best we can be. And we want to be able to do it on a budget. Ideally a budget of zero! Good news:…
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