School Counselors Share Their Favorite Group Activities
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Published: 2008
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781556202902
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The Ant Hill Disaster
Author: Julia Cook
Publisher: National Center for Youth Issues
Published: 2014-01-01
Total Pages: 33
ISBN-13: 1937870944
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWill it happen again, Mama? After the Ant Hill School is destroyed, a little boy ant is afraid to go back to school. His mom caringly explains to him that sometimes things happen in life over which we have no control, but we have to find a way to keep living and growing. To do that, "We breathe in and breathe out, and hold onto each other. We shed a lot of tears, and we love one another. We all come together as a strong team of ONE, and then we rebuild, and get things done!" The Ant Hill Disaster thoughtfully addresses fears associated with both natural and man-caused disasters. It models effective parenting and teaching responses. This book can help assure children that through love, empathetic understanding, preparation, and effective communication, they can stand strong, even in the midst of uncontrollable events.
Mrs. Joyce Gives the Best High-Fives
Author: Erainna Winnett
Publisher: Counseling with Heart
Published: 2013-12-19
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 9780615907789
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMrs. Joyce, the school counselor at Emerson Elementary, uses high-fives to connect with her students. When Raymond moves to town he's not sure what to think of Mrs. Joyce. He enters her office nervous and full of questions, but it doesn't take long for him to trust the caring counselor. By learning exactly what a school counselor does, Raymond finds he has nothing to fear and much to gain from friendly Mrs. Joyce. Building relationships is one of the primary jobs of a school counselor. Whether it's giving a high-five, a thumbs-up, a fist bump, a handshake or a hug, finding a way to connect with students is vital. "Mrs. Joyce Gives the Best High-Fives" is a fun-loving story that explains the important role of the school counselor. Grades K-6, Softcover, 32 pages Other titles written by Erainna to help school counselors help children The Bully Trap (bullying) Superheroes (bystander power) Mathsketball (test anxiety) It's Good to Be Me (self-confidence) Frenemy Jungle (relational aggression) Cyberfriend? (cyberbullying) Friendship Tug-of-War (friendship triangle) Winter Wishes (kindness and compassion) No Thanks! Saying NO to Alcohol and Drugs (Red Ribbon Week) Sarah's Sick Day (Red Ribbon Week) Charlie and the Curious Club...Candy or Medicine? (Red Ribbon Week) New School, New Friends (new friendships)
Interrupting Racism
Author: Rebecca Atkins
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2018-11-09
Total Pages: 205
ISBN-13: 1351258907
DOWNLOAD EBOOKInterrupting Racism provides school counselors with a brief overview of racial equity in schools and practical ideas that a school-level practitioner can put into action. The book walks readers through the current state of achievement gap and racial equity in schools and looks at issues around intention, action, white privilege, and implicit bias. Later chapters include interrupting racism case studies and stories from school counselors about incorporating stakeholders into the work of racial equity. Activities, lessons, and action plans promote self-reflection, staff-reflection, and student-reflection and encourage school counselors to drive systemic change for students through advocacy, collaboration, and leadership.
Classroom Guidance Games
Author: Shannon Trice Black
Publisher: Youthlight
Published: 2005-10-01
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781598500028
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFocuses on bully prevention, social skills, anger management, study skills, emotions, respect, getting along, goal setting, responsibility, careers and self-esteem.
Effective Planning for Groups
Author: Janice L. DeLucia-Waack
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Published: 2013-10-23
Total Pages: 105
ISBN-13: 1483317927
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAny intentional group is based on a coherent group plan. This book will identify the elements that are basic to any plan and will apply these elements within an ongoing example. Among the elements to be included are: Identifying the Population, Need and Environmental Assessment, Goals, Rationale for Using Group, Type of Group, Conceptual Framework Used, attention to Group Developmental stage and to Group Dynamics, Group Size, Group Composition, Session-by-Session plans, Evaluation Methodology.
A Flicker of Hope
Author: Julia Cook
Publisher: National Center for Youth Issues
Published: 2018-12-04
Total Pages: 33
ISBN-13: 1953945082
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHOPE is our children's window for a better tomorrow. In terms of resilience and well-being, hope is a critically important predictor of success. This creative story from the best-selling author of My Mouth is a Volcano!, and Bubble Gum Brain, reminds children that dark clouds can be temporary and asking for help is always okay. We all have times when we need to borrow a little hope from someone else.
When your clouds get too dark, and too heavy to push away, Reach out and ask, "Can I borrow some light?" "I'm having a really bad day." It's always okay to admit to yourself, "I just can't do it today. Everyone needs somebody sometimes, to help them find their way." Sometimes the dark clouds overhead seem too heavy and you feel like giving up. Little candle knows all about this. Bad grades, blasted on social media, worried about making the team, and wondering who her real friends are so many hard things to deal with! All she can see is darkness. But her story begins to change when someone notices she needs a boost of hope. As little candle is reminded she has purpose and her own unique gifts, and that she isn't the only one with dark clouds, her dim light begins to shine brighter. This hopeful story emphasizes for children (and adults) the many different ways to ask for help, and their ability to be a hope builder for others, too.
Building Champions
Author: Carol Miller
Publisher:
Published: 2016-05-31
Total Pages: 188
ISBN-13: 9780878226993
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA fun-filled game plan to help boys of upper elementary and middle-school age build trust, respect, and peer connections, Building Champions covers the topics boys most want and need to become better friends, classmates, and citizens. Numerous hands-on and interactive experiences maintain group members' interest and allow them to practice targeted skills while learning. Each lesson after the first includes three teaching options to address the needs of different types of groups. Eight group lessons cover the following topics:Introduction to Building ChampionsBreaking a Sweat (Goal Setting)In the Huddle (Integrity and Respect)Hands In (Relationships)Game Time (Leadership and Teamwork)Sitting on the Bench (Self-Control)The Last Play (Confidence)Shake Hands, Game Over (Being a Good Sport) A CD included with the book provides reproducible items, including lesson "exit slips," student handouts, and program organization and progress tracking forms.
What to Do When You Worry Too Much
Author: Dawn Huebner
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Published: 2021-07-15
Total Pages: 42
ISBN-13: 1433838591
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat to Do When You Worry Too Much guides children and parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of anxiety. Lively metaphors and humorous illustrations make the concepts and strategies easy to understand, while clear how-to steps and prompts to draw and write help children to master new skills related to reducing anxiety. This interactive self-help book is the complete resource for educating, motivating, and empowering kids to overcoming their overgrown worries. Engaging, encouraging, and easy to follow, this book educates, motivates, and empowers children to work towards change. Includes a note to parents by psychologist and author Dawn Huebner, PhD.
Annie's Plan
Author: Jeanne R. Kraus
Publisher:
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781591474814
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAnnie is really smart, but she needs a plan for focusing on her work at school and getting her homework done and turned in. ""Annie's Plan"" spells out a 10-Point Schoolwork Plan and a 10-Point Homework Plan that will help her - and her readers - master the organizational and study skills that spell school success. Each point of the two plans is detailed in a ten-page Note to Teachers and Parents in the back of the book.
