Self-care is essential for anyone who experiences stress on a regular basis, and that includes teachers, school counselors, school social...

Social-emotional learning involves five key areas: self-awareness (acknowledging one's emotions, values, strengths, and weaknesses),...

Our culture doesn’t give us many opportunities to say goodbye in healthy ways. Termination in counseling is a great time to practice...

Asking a child to talk about a problem, explain their behavior, or come up with solutions when they feel disconnected or upset is often...

What is a Classroom Calm Corner? The Calm Corner is a designated spot in the classroom where students can go when they are feeling...

Children (like the rest of us) may have certain anxiety triggers that set off their big or uncomfortable feelings. These triggering...

There are so many developmental and emotional benefits of doing craft projects with kids — especially coping skills craft activities!...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective psychological treatments when it comes to addressing a variety of...

I recently went through a medical event that was traumatizing. In some ways, the experience reminded me of having anaphylactic shock,...

So often, when children start kindergarten, by mid-afternoon, many of them look EXHAUSTED. It’s a long day to learn to adapt to! And if...

As educators and mental health practitioners, it is important to understand the symptoms of anxiety in children. According to the CDC...

We all have different feelings that come and go all of the time. Some children, teens and adults may become overwhelmed with BIG...

It is no surprise that there is an increase in global anxiety and stress for many people because we are dealing with a worldwide pandemic....

In the Winter 2017 issue of NEA Today Magazine, some of my work was featured in an article entitled This is Your Student's Brain on...