Posts by cjohnson
Reflection Activities to Build Mindfulness of the Past and Coming Year
Between now and the end of January, we commonly create lists of “resolutions” that range from aspirational dreams to concrete, measurable goals. Then, as the year progresses and the motivation fades—we revert to old patterns and the cycle continues. When…Read More
Your Life Is Not a Holiday Movie, and That’s Okay
The latest holiday movie just started and even if it’s the first time we’ve seen it, we all know what to expect: holiday magic will work its spell on everyone in the town, and just in time, everything will work…Read More
Meditative Moments: Taking Time for Yourself This December
The holiday season can be a magical time of year, full of festivities and traditions that bring loved ones together. However, it can also be an incredibly stressful time as we juggle commitments and try to fit everything into the…Read More
Trust and Authentic Engagement Pt. 2: “Open Trust-Building Conversations”
In Part 1 of this “Trust and Engagement” series, we discussed strategies to help school counselors build and restore student trust where it would not evolve naturally – particularly in diverse school environments.
Since trust grows to the extent that…Read More
Trust and Authentic Engagement Part 1: “A Restorative Approach to Student-Counselor Trust”
Current realities that school counselors face make it extremely difficult for them to build sufficient rapport and trust with students, making the goal of authentic engagement seem unattainable. Fundamental recommendations to build a baseline of rapport can be helpful, but…Read More
5 Great TED Talks to Inspire and Encourage Teachers: Caring For and About Students
This article was originally published by MontCo.Today and written by MaryJo Burchard, PhD
If you’re a teacher who’s looking for a little motivation between lesson plans and grading papers, here’s a curated list of 5 fantastic TED Talks to help…Read More
An Activity to Help Counselors Set Realistic Expectations – Pt. 3: The Circle of Concern
This article was originally published by MontCo.Today
By: MaryJo Burchard, PhD
As a counselor, one of your greatest challenges is navigating the growing and sometimes conflicting expectations of administrators, students, and parents. This is the third installment of a 3-part series…Read More
An Activity to Help Counselors Set Realistic Expectations – Pt. 2: The Circle of Influence
This article was originally published by MontCo.Today
By: MaryJo Burchard, PhD
As a counselor, one of your greatest challenges is navigating the growing and sometimes conflicting expectations of administrators, students, and parents. Last week, we began a 3-part series to…Read More
An Activity to Help Counselors Set Realistic Expectations — Pt. 1: The Circle of Power
This article was originally published on September 2nd, 2022 on MontCo.Today
By MaryJo Burchard, PhD
As a counselor, one of your greatest challenges is navigating the growing and sometimes conflicting expectations of administrators, students, and parents. While you may not…Read More
TLC Leadership Academy Honors Seniors
This article was originally published on June 13th, 2022 on MontcoToday
By David Bjorkgren
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth’s Leadership Academy hosted a Graduation Ceremony for their Class of 2022 students at the John James Audubon Center on…Read More
The Lincoln Center Participates at Town Hall for Mental Health
By David Bjorkgren
This article was published on June 6th, 2022 by MontcoToday
“Unity is strength…when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” – Mattie Stepanek
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) recently participated in…Read More
The Lincoln Center: Animal Assisted Therapy (Part 2)
By Gretchen Tucker
This article was originally published on June 20th, 2022 on DelcoToday
In a previous article, I shared about the benefits of animal-assisted therapy, but another question I sometimes hear is “What is the certification process like?”
We…Read More