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The One Freedom that Builds Resilience Anywhere
“The one thing you can’t take away from me is the way I choose to respond to what you do to me. The last of one’s freedoms is to choose one’s attitude in any given circumstance” – Victor Frankl
These…
Kindness in the Classroom: Modeling Self-Kindness for Students
It may be tougher than ever for teachers to be kind to themselves. The pressures and expectations teachers face today have only grown with the increasing needs of struggling students who’ve lost serious socioemotional and academic ground during the COVID…
The Transformational Power of a Dream
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ‘s legacy is one of the most inspiring contemporary examples of the transformational power in devoting one’s time, energy, and talents to the pursuit of a dream— and the extraordinary impact such actions can have…
Reducing Student Anxiety as a School Counselor
While some students view January as an opportunity to verbalize their hopes and dreams for the coming year, many others enter the new year struggling with anxiety. Coming out of the holidays and looking at the unknowns associated with the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…