Counselor’s Corner

Art Therapy: The Therapeutic Power of Creation

Art Therapy: The Therapeutic Power of Creation

By Jacqueline Scheffler, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, CCTP The Essence of Art Therapy Art therapy is an intervention that combines the creative process through utilizing art materials, psychotherapy methods and the human experience to improve a person’s overall well-being....

The Silent Struggle: How Parental Mental Illness Affects Families

The Silent Struggle: How Parental Mental Illness Affects Families

The Unspoken Reality of Parental Mental Illness The responsibilities and pressures that families face today are compounded for everyone when a parent struggles with their mental health. The pain and awkwardness of trying to communicate the situation to others often...

When Children Struggle with Mental Health: Encouragement for Parents

When Children Struggle with Mental Health: Encouragement for Parents

Many families in the U.S. have a loved one in the home struggling with mental illness; that loved one is often a child. The COVID-19 pandemic blindsided families, intensifying any mental health concerns already present. While students have returned to “normal” school...

Engage, Connect, and Grow: A Family Guide to Mindful Living

Engage, Connect, and Grow: A Family Guide to Mindful Living

The Power of Mindfulness in Families As parents, much of what we do is aimed at creating harmony and connection within our families. Something that often gets overlooked, but can be a helpful tool in these efforts, is the practice of mindfulness.  Finding...

Spring Cleaning for the Mind: The Empowering Effects of Decluttering

Spring Cleaning for the Mind: The Empowering Effects of Decluttering

A clear and open space makes room for a clear and open mind. According to Dr. Emma Gray, a clinical psychologist, “Clutter can cause anxiety, depression, and even physical pain. Decluttering can improve the functioning of our brains and help us feel more in control of...

Humor Me: The Surprising Link Between Laughter and Resilience

Humor Me: The Surprising Link Between Laughter and Resilience

In today's fast-paced and stressful world, resilience—the ability to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties – is an invaluable human skill. Thankfully, healthy resilience is not just about building mental toughness and grit. Making room for more laughter in...

Top 5 TED Talks for School Counselors

Top 5 TED Talks for School Counselors

School counselors have borne the brunt of much of the turbulence experienced in education over the last few years. These five TED Talks speak to some of the biggest challenges school counselors face and offer tools and insights you may find helpful moving forward....

Reducing Student Anxiety as a School Counselor

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 months ahead, student anxiety...