Author: Rachel Davis
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My Favorite October School Counseling Activities
It’s October! I love this time of year. Even though I live in Costa Rica and it’s at least 80 degrees everyday I try to embrace the fall spirit! When deciding which lessons and activities to do with my students each month I like to look at seasonal trends. October is always a busy one…
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How to Deliver Social Skills Counseling in Each Tier
Do you feel like you’re constantly being referred students who struggle with social skills? It’s a common area of need so it’s important to make sure you feel prepared to deliver! Check out these strategies for helping students develop social skills. Social Skills Counseling Basics Social skills are verbal and nonverbal and include things like…
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7 Ways to Use Games in Small Groups
If you know me or have been following my posts, you would know that groups are my favorite way to see students because I can reach more kids at once and they tend to open up more in a group setting rather than in a one-on-one session. For students, one of their top reasons for…
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5 Ways to Use Boom Cards in the Classroom
So you’re back in school and you get to see your kiddos face-to-face. No more virtual counseling sessions and class lessons on Zoom, no more having to find e-versions of your favorite picture books for class lessons, or looking up dice online for a digital game of chutes and ladders for your small groups. Isn’t…
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8 Ways to Make New Students Feel Welcome
The new school year is here and that of course means new students are being added to our caseload! While the prospect of getting to work with a bunch of new little people sure sounds exciting, in my initial years as a counselor, I have to admit, the start of the year was met with…
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School Counseling Interview Questions
The interviewing process for a school position can be very intimidating. Believe me I know! When I graduated with my masters it seemed like there were barely any available positions. I was applying for jobs within an hour commute from my house! The interview process was full of ups and downs and when I finally…
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5 Ways School Counselors Can Get Back to School Ready!
Back to school season is here and I love the excitement it brings! But it can also feel a little overwhelming at times. Check out these resources to get you back to school ready! Go from Stressed to Obsessed with Classroom Counseling Lessons Classroom counseling lessons are a tier 1 intervention for all students aka…
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5 Best School Counseling Podcasts
Are you, like me, a podcast aficionado? One of my favorite things to do, especially on the drive to/from work or in between chores, is to listen to a good podcast. While I have my list of non-counseling favorites that I subscribe to, more often than not, I end up listening to ones related to…
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6 Rapport Building Ideas for First Sessions in School Counseling
August is here, I can’t believe it! While I hope you had a restful summer break, I’m also hoping when you get back to school, you won’t have to scramble for new ideas, teaching resources, or supplies. One of the things I’ve enjoyed about back to school season is that my lessons and groups didn’t…
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School Counselor Questions: Which Meet the Counselor Lesson is right for me?
Have you ever been asked what it is that you even do at school? Are you looking for a fun way to introduce yourself and the role of the school counselor? BTS season is here and that means it’s time to bring out those Meet the Counselor lessons. But which one helps your students understand…