6 Expert Strategies for Effectively Counseling Students with Disabilities in Schools
Suzanne Swezea As a School Psychologist, I mostly provide counseling services to students with Disabilities through either their IEP or sometimes 504 Plan. Counseling…
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7 Fun Icebreaker Activities for Building Rapport with Students in Small Group Counseling
Building a strong rapport with students is a key aspect of effective school-based counseling. Rapport building activities should be done for the…
Fun Activities to use with Kids for Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a special kind of talking therapy that helps kids understand and…
9 FUN Counseling GAMES to Teach Kids COPING SKILLS
So many games, so little counseling sessions Yeah right! As a school psychologist I am often counseling students on IEPs weekly...for an…
Mindfulness Techniques for Anxious Students
Why Mindfulness Strategies for Kids with ANXIETY I have recently spent some time doing some research on childhood anxiety, and did you…
Understanding how Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is part of PBIS in Schools
What is PBIS? Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based framework designed to promote positive behavior and improve overall school…
20 Essential Terms Every Parent Should Know
Are you a parent feeling overwhelmed by some of the terms used at your child’s IEP meeting? There are a lot of…
5 FUN Counseling Games to Help Reduce Inappropriate BEHAVIORS!
Yeesh, as I like to say when a teacher shares with me an inappropriate behavior. Not that I’m going to name names…
How to Start Restorative Practice Circles Prompts
What is a Restorative Circle? Restorative Circles are a type of restorative practice that allows teachers to address conflicts or problems that…
5 Tips to Improve your LUNCH BUNCH Social Skills Group
What is “Lunch Bunch”? Lunch Bunch is a planned lunchtime meetup where a small group of students, guided by a teacher or…