Tools for SEL Class Lessons - The Responsive Counselor
As school counselors, we use a lot of "stuff." Items that you'll use in individual counseling might be different from what you'll use in classroom lessons| The Responsive Counselor
As school counselors, we know there are SO many things that are constantly pulling us in different directions – juggling lessons, groups, admin tasks, supporting parents and teachers, special events during the even-busier times of the year, the list goes on and on! This often leads to us feeling behind all the time, completely exhausted, […]| The Responsive Counselor
Bullying prevention is all the rage. There are special weeks and months devoted to it, and I’m often asked what my favorite “bullying prevention activities” are. Here’s the thing: bullying prevention isn’t simply “A lesson”. Bullying prevention is a lot more than that, and most of it 1. You are already doing and, 2. Doesn’t […]| The Responsive Counselor
Small group counseling is one of a school counselor’s most used tier 2 interventions (learn more about school counselors and MTSS here). That is because they allow us to provide high-impact support for multiple students at one time. But, how do we know which students to include? Whether you have always done groups, are committed to […]| The Responsive Counselor
A curriculum map or pacing calendar or scope and sequence or whatever you prefer to call it is a comprehensive outline of both the content you are teaching and in what order. It is the visual representation of your school counseling core curriculum. Creating (and evaluating and updating!) your map is a hugely important part of building an effective, […]| The Responsive Counselor
As school counselors, we use a lot of "stuff." Items that you'll use in individual counseling might be different from what you'll use in classroom lessons| The Responsive Counselor
