As a school counselor, your day can be filled with the latest conflict or issue between students. You are left trying to help them resolve things and get back to class. As part of classroom lessons or small group, you can help students develop conflict resolution skills that that they can use independently. In this […] The post Conflict Resolution Skills and Activities for Elementary Students appeared first on Social Emotional Workshop ..read more

As school counselors, you can help children develop the skills necessary to manage their emotions. This blog post will explore different activities and strategies for helping elementary students build important self-regulation skills. From simple mindfulness scripts to positive self-talk, we'll dive into counseling activities you can start using today.Build a Coping Skills ToolboxBuilding an individualized […] The post Best Counseling Activities for Self Regulation Skills appeared first on Social Emotional Workshop ..read more

A big part of being a school counselor is helping students develop the skills they need to succeed in school and life. You can be academically capable, but miss so many opportunities for growth if you struggle to listen or stay organized. While these student success skills aren't core content, they make all the difference. […] The post 5 Core Student Success Skills appeared first on Social Emotional Workshop ..read more

As a school counselor, psychologist, or social worker, having the right items in your office can make all the difference. From books to decor, certain school counseling office must-haves will help create an inviting and practical spot for you and your students. In this article, we'll cover some of the essential items to have. School […] The post School Counseling Office Must Haves appeared first on Social Emotional Workshop ..read more

As a school counselor, being stretched thin tends to be the normal operating mode. Somewhere someone has the recommended ASCA ratio, but I've never met them. So, more kids need support than there are slots in your schedule. While direct services, like individual and group counseling, are an essential part of your program, you can […] The post Indirect Counseling Services – 13 Ways to a Bigger Impact appeared first on Social Emotional Workshop ..read more

Anxiety is a major concern for school-aged kids, with nearly 30% of students having to battle it during their childhood. Unfortunately, only 1% of those affected get help in the initial year that symptoms appear - and the others never receive any formal support. That means that students are handling these big, overwhelming feelings on […] The post 10 Ways School Counselors Can Help Students with Anxiety appeared first on Social Emotional Workshop ..read more

Hands-on counseling activities are a great way to engage students. Often when hands are moving, so are mouths. You can pull lots of everyday materials off your shelf and use them in counseling. Today we are going go over some ideas using slips of paper. Counseling activities using paper chains are a great way to […] The post 4 Simple Counseling Activities Using Paper Chains appeared first on Social Emotional Workshop ..read more

The term "choices and consequences" sounds harsh, doesn't it? It's missing that warm social-emotional feel other topics like empathy and calming strategies have. You know that helping students learn to reflect on the decisions they make and the results are some of the most essential SEL work you can do. So let's dive into five […] The post Easy Activities to Teach Choices and Consequences appeared first on Social Emotional Workshop ..read more

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