One of the things I love about being active on instagram is that I get to connect with and be inspired by other school counselors all...

This is a guest blog post by: Alison McGrath, LMHC. Alison is the author of the new CBT picture book, Walter and the Worry Test . I love...

In a world that's constantly changing, teaching our children to be flexible thinkers is more important than ever. Flexible thinking...

This is the most helpful piece of writing I've ever read on autism by The Chimerical Capuchin on the prism theory of autism.

Are you looking for activities, and video clips to teach kids how to be more flexible thinkers? I've gathered these videos just for you!...

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),...

This is a guest blog post by Leah Berdysz and if you’re an educator, therapist, school counselor, school social worker, related...

As we gear up for another school year, there's an important topic we can't afford to overlook: teaching our students all about expected...

As a school counselor or school social worker, or counseling intern, what classroom activities or lessons do you do at the beginning of...

What is Directed or Guided Drawing? Directed Drawing, also called Guided Drawing, is when one person talks another person through drawing...

Guest blog post by: Danielle Jones of Flourishing Life Counseling. Joy. It almost brings a smile to my face just to say the word. And...

Are you wondering why teaching tone of voice to children is important? Teaching kids about tone of voice is important because it helps...

As children enter elementary school, they’re learning more than just academic subjects. They’re also developing social skills that will...

Guest blog post by Natalie Shampanier As a family therapist turned screenwriter and author, I’ve spent much of the last decade turning...

This is a guest blog post by Amanda Robinson, LPCS, RPT-S, author of the wonderful workbook, Connecting Kids to Parents. Parents and...

This is a guest blog post by: Christine Babinec, MA, LPC, NCC, author of Want A Hug? Consent and Boundaries for Kids. Read Christine’s...

Implementing effective strategies to engage all students and increase learning is an ongoing concern for educators. This can be...

Raising kids who are confident in their own skin can be a challenge for any parent or educator. Fortunately, there are some things you...

There are so many resources available online these days. I've collected a bunch of free mental health, social-emotional learning,...

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