Starting a girls counseling group? You don't want to miss these 4 tips that will help you make sure your girls group is a success!
Elementary group counseling is a great way to provide targeted support to lots of students. 4 ways to be more intentional so your groups are more effective!
7 easy steps to starting small group counseling for School Counselors. Includes a break down of each step to getting started, organized, and includes FREEBIES! Start prepping your small groups today, the hardest part is getting started.
Looking for a fun and meaningful activity for your school counseling worry group? Help your students make a worry monster! Get details here:
7 easy steps to starting small group counseling for School Counselors. Includes a break down of each step to getting started, organized, and includes FREEBIES! Start prepping your small groups today, the hardest part is getting started.
Making paper chains in counseling is a great way to talk to students connections. It could be the connections between their actions and consequences or the connections between friends. These hands-on activities can help abstract concepts become more concrete. Perfect for individual counseling or small group counseling at the elementary and middle school level.
Throw on your Chef's hat for Coping Skills Cafe! This fun interactive SEL Small Group 5-week lesson plan has students engaging with the coping skills: Music, Art, Breathing, Sculpting, Journaling, and Building! These lessons are built to help students who deal with anxiety, stress, anger, sadness, or other feelings they have difficulty expressing in a healthy way! This Small Group Counseling Activity includes: Confidentiality Poster, Pretest & Posttest, Recipe Cards, and Menu for each coping skill. This lesson is certain to be one that your students will not forget! Find the whole group coping skills cafe lesson here: Whole Group School Counseling Coping Skills SEL Activity by Counselor Accents Find the BUNDLE small and whole group lesson here: Coping Skills Cafe SEL School Counseling Lessons BUNDLE by Counselor Accents Love this product? Leave us feedback, follow our store to be notified of new products, and don't forget to tag us on social media: @counseloraccents Have any questions or need help? Please contact us at: [email protected]
Sometimes even with all of our preventative work, we might need to run a girls group for relational aggression (girl drama, friendship problems, mean girls, etc.). This research-informed small group counseling curriculum is awesome for helping develop healthy friendship skills among middle to upper elementary girls. The activities cover all of the negative behaviors girls sometimes engage in while remaining […]
two fun games to use in classroom guidance lessons or small group counseling to teach and practice self control strategies -Counselor Keri
Sometimes even with all of our preventative work, we might need to run a girls group for relational aggression (girl drama, friendship problems, mean girls, etc.). This research-informed small group counseling curriculum is awesome for helping develop healthy friendship skills among middle to upper elementary girls. The activities cover all of the negative behaviors girls sometimes engage in while remaining […]
Working on helping kids understand big deal/little deal? Check out my size of the problem lesson and see if it'll work for you!
Help your students refocus on their goals and identify the strengths they have that will help them persevere and finish the school year strong with this fun perseverance activity!
Looking for a mindfulness group art activity? Your students will love this artistic expression of emotion after practicing a grounding technique!
Looking for a fun and meaningful activity for your school counseling worry group? Help your students make a worry monster! Get details here:
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Working on helping kids understand big deal/little deal? Check out my size of the problem lesson and see if it'll work for you!
I don’t know about you, but my counseling grad program didn’t spend a lot of time focusing on whole classroom instruction. I was ready for individual counseling. I was sooo ready for group counseling. But I was totally not ready to be standing in front of a group of 30 (a whole other issue…) students
Use these worry and anxiety small group activities for kids to support anxious students at your school. Students will learn what anxiety is, the science behind it, and how they can recognize and cope with their anxiety. These simple activity ideas are a must have to make your next worry and anxiety
Responding vs Reacting Worksheet & Lessons for small group counseling ➔ Ideal for social-emotional learning in classroom settings, individual or small group counseling activities for Middle School & Elementary School students. ♥ Students Will Learn To: ➔ Understand Emotional Responses: Differentiate between impulsive reactions and thoughtful responses to emotional situations, improving self-awareness and emotional regulation. ➔ Practice Self-regulation: Learn and apply strategies like box breathing and "I feel" statements to manage emotions and communicate effectively. ➔ Enhance Empathy and Perspective-Taking: Through role-play activities, students will gain insights into others' feelings and viewpoints, fostering empathy and understanding. ➔ Develop Personal Emotional Triggers Awareness: Identify personal triggers that lead to quick reactions and explore strategies for responding more thoughtfully. ➔ Reflect and Grow: Engage in reflection and discussion to internalize the importance of thoughtful responses, contributing to personal growth and better interpersonal relationships. ♥ What’s Included (33 Pages): ➔ Introduction to Emotional Responses: A guide to understanding the fundamental differences between reacting and responding, including definitions and examples. ➔ Personal Triggers and Strategies for Regulation: Worksheets to help students identify their emotional triggers and practice self-regulation techniques. ➔ Role-Play Scenarios: A collection of scenarios for students to act out, providing practical experience in choosing thoughtful responses over impulsive reactions. ➔ Discussion and Reflection Guide: Questions and prompts to facilitate group discussions and personal reflections on the lessons learned from role-play activities. ➔ "I Feel" Statements Activity: Exercises to practice expressing emotions respectfully and constructively, enhancing communication skills. ➔ Breathing Techniques and Emotional Wheel: Tools to help students practice calming techniques and identify their emotions for better emotional regulation. ➔ Lesson Development and Instructional Activities ♥ DIGITAL FILE DOWNLOAD ♥ ➔ After payment is processed, download link will be sent directly to your email, check spam box too. ➔ Click 'DOWNLOAD' to save the files and print them from home or take to a print shop. ➔ High Quality Printable Files at 300 DPI ♥ Message me if you have any questions! :) ♥ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ♥ ➜ I have purchased a digital print, but I do not have an Etsy account. If you checked out as a guest, you will be able to find a link to download your purchase in the receipt email that was sent to you after purchase. ➜ I can’t seem to find my download notification email. Check your spam or junk inbox. If you use Gmail, do check your Social & Promotions tabs. Message me if you need help downloading the file, I'll email the files to you within 24 hours of your request. ➜ I have an Etsy account. How do I access my digital purchase? - Click here to access purchases: https://www.etsy.com/your/purchases - Go to Your Account > Purchases and reviews and look for the order. ➜ How To Open Compressed ZIP Files? To open ZIP files on your laptop or computer 1. Right-click the file and click on "Extract All.'' 2. Or, depending on your software, you might have to double click the ZIP file to open it. If you can’t open the compressed ZIP files, message me & email the files to you within 24 hours of your request. IMPORTANT: - No refunds once a digital file has been sent out. - These files can be printed for your personal use only. - Sharing of digital files is strictly prohibited. - Reselling of digital files and print is not allowed. - Note that colors may vary depending on monitor calibrations, your printer settings and the type of inks used. ©AnneStudioCo, All Rights Reserved. All designs are copyrighted. For PERSONAL USE ONLY. COMMERCIAL USE NOT ALLOWED. Any copying or publication or unauthorized use of this copyright artwork can lead to legal action. Sharing of digital files is strictly prohibited. Reselling of digital files and art is not allowed.
This Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) based resource for perspective taking and empathy is perfect for individual counseling and small group counseling lessons with elementary students. Work on helping students understand the impact of their actions, the perspective of others, and choices they can make with engaging lessons, a lapbook, crafts, picture cards, behavior charts, and completion certificates. What You Get Impact Inspector Poster in Color and Black and White Lesson Plan 1: Your Actions Impact Others. Vocabulary Cards What’s the Impact? Picture Scenarios 8 Scenario Cards Activity Tokens Case File Worksheets with Answer Keys Lesson Plan 2: Changing Your Actions Changes Consequences. What If Maps Picture Scenario Cards and Possible Scenarios Impact Inspector Task Cards Impact Inspector Lapbook with inserts Magnifying Glass Craft Certificate of Completion Behavior Charts Impact Inspector Consequence Map Details This resource is for school counselors, school psychologists, and special education teachers. This will fit in perfectly into individual or group sessions with students who struggle with perspective-taking and understanding the impact of their actions. Ideas for differentiation are included as well as multiple activity options. The Helper Squad The Helper Squad game came to life because I always struggled to find counseling materials that incorporated both CBT and social-emotional learning. I needed materials that were flexible and reusable. Most importantly, I wanted materials that my students connected to and used even when they were struggling. THE 5 MEMBERS OF THE HELPER SQUAD Chief Emotion Officer helps us identify how we are feeling, how strong our feelings are, what triggers certain feelings, and when a feeling may get too big to handle. Doctor Positive helps us change negative thoughts by using facts for our thinking. Realistic, positive thinking is her goal! Coping Captain helps us use coping strategies when we are overwhelmed. He teaches us ways to calm down and makes sure we prepared when tough situations are ahead. Impact Inspector helps us understand how our actions affect others. She shows us how to see the situation from other perspectives and see if different choices would have led to a better outcome. Fantastic Fix-It helps us find ways to solve problems and make a situation better. He helps us apologize and come up with real solutions. Meet The Helper Squad!
Are you looking for a school counseling curriculum that follows research-based best practices? This low-prep, easy-to-implement, elementary school counseling program is designed to take the guesswork out of planning and provide you with everything you need to deliver engaging and effective classroom counseling lessons, small groups, and individual sessions. It also includes data tools to measure your program's effectiveness! You will feel confident and prepared that you are delivering high-quality, research-based, data-driven, and ASCA-aligned counseling lessons. The included curriculum map tells you exactly what to do across every tier each month so you can spend less time planning and more time counseling! These are the best resources I offer and this is the exact plan I 100% recommend to counselors. This bundle includes 63 different school counseling resources and bundling saves you over $100! This Counseling Curriculum Includes: Detailed Curriculum Map with Lesson Plans 11 Classroom Counseling Lessons 11 Small Groups 11 Individual Counseling Curriculum Sets 9 Data Tracking Tools and Forms Classroom Lessons Included: Mission: Meet The Counselor Escape Room Feelings and Emotions Lesson Bullying Prevention Lesson Perseverance SEL Class Lesson Empathy SEL Class Lesson Goal Setting Lesson Kindness Lesson Self-Regulation Lesson Anxiety Coping Skills Lesson Career Exploration Lesson Cyber Safety Lesson Small Groups Included: Separation Anxiety Small Group Emotion Recognition Small Group Social Skills Small Group Self-Esteem Girls Counseling Group Self-Control Counseling Group Executive Functioning Counseling Group Relational Aggression Small Group Academic Skills Small Group Anxiety Small Group Conflict Resolution Small Group Counseling Termination Activities Individual Curricula Included: Anger Management Individual Curriculum Anxiety Individual Curriculum Divorce Individual Curriculum Empathy Individual Curriculum Grief Individual Curriculum Growth Mindset Individual Curriculum Self-Control Individual Curriculum Self-Esteem Individual Curriculum Self-Regulation Individual Curriculum Solution Focused Individual Curriculum Trauma Individual Curriculum Data Tools Included: Needs Assessment Referral Forms Organization Hacks Counseling Log and Caseload Spreadsheets Data Wall Toolkit Behavior Surveys Self-Assessments (Includes 22 topics) Motivation Assessment End of the Year Report
Looking for a fun coping skills lesson to teach kids about coping strategies? Pair this book with this game for your counseling lesson!
We all have students who want to control everything! Use this simple activity to help students visualize what they can and cannot control in individual counseling or small group counseling.
Worry Group Art Activity: Help your students in worry group personify their worries by making a worry monster with watercolors and deep breathing!
Kids of all ages love playing games! School counseling games are no different. Play with small-groups or individuals. See my favorites here..
Guess what? It's the weekend! Two glorious days of sleeping in and lazing about (I wish!). And boy, do I deserve them after the week I have had with my precious treasures. :) The first few weeks of Prep (or Kindergarten if you're not from 'round these parts!) are always tough as the kidlets get used to the routines and rules of school. Throw in a handful of boys with 'tricky' behaviour and you've got yourself a recipe for days that feel like they go on forever... during which you use your 'cranky voice' more than once. This week I found myself using a few behaviour management ideas that are truly 'magic' in a slightly desperate attempt to get things in my classroom back on track. Day-to-day I use the famous 'clip chart', known in my room as the 'peg chart', for kidlets to monitor their behaviours. I use the Monster Manners pack from Growing Kinders as a springboard for moving up (to the pink card - Super Kid!) or down the chart. Seriously, you need this pack! So cute and so effective (also helps that it's free)! I refer to my display daily and the kids get it. Within a day, one of my precious treasures said "You sit criss cross, and that's the bottom of the line!" (If you use this pack, you'll understand!) This year, the clip chart was working for about 90% of the kidlets... and those remaining 10% sure were giving me the run around. Bring in the magic tricks! Trick number 1 is a life lesson, as well as a magic cure for some tricky classroom behaviours. All you need are some dollar store bubbles, and you have some 'Self Control Bubbles'! Take your class outside and sit them in a circle. Explain that you are going to blow some bubbles in their direction, and the first time you do they can pop away as much as they want. Go ahead and let them go wild (within reason... I always tell my kidlets their bottoms must stay on the ground). Make sure everyone gets a heap of bubbles to pop. The second time, explain that you are going to blow more bubbles, but this time they MUST NOT pop a single one... even if it lands right on their nose! Explain that the feeling of really, really wanting to do something, but holding back, is called self control. Ask for a volunteer to go first and choose someone you know will resist the bubbles. Praise them for using self control. Then go around the circle and blow more bubbles at each kidlet (I make sure to get right 'up in their face' so they really, really have to control themselves!) - making sure to encourage all of them to think about how it feels to have self control. As the weeks go on refer back to this activity any time one of your kidlets is struggling with those behaviours that require them to practice more self control. They will be able to recall the feeling, trust me! You might like to repeat the bubble activity a few times during the year - my kidlets LOVE knowing that they are pros at something... and self control ain't a bad thing to be pro at! :) Grab this free pack from my TpT store that will help you use this activity in your classroom. It contains an explanation of how to complete the Self Control Bubbles activity, a label for your bubble bottle, and 3 simple recording sheets. And for my second trick... Quiet Spray! All you need for this is an empty spray bottle. I bought mine from Kmart for less than $2. Fill it with water. My spray bottle wasn't clear, but if it was I would have added a drop of food colouring or some glitter to make it look more 'magic'. I also would have taken time to make sure my label was size-appropriate for my bottle... but you live and learn! :) I added a few drops of rosewater to my Quiet Spray... mostly because I wanted lavender, couldn't find it at the grocery store, but wanted my Quiet Spray to smell calming. Here's how it works: Any time you want your kidlets to work quietly (I used mine today before group work), explain that you will use the Quiet Spray to help them work the best that they can. I ask my class to take a deep breath in through their noses and out through their mouths as I mist Quiet Spray over their heads. MAGIC! You could even use Quiet Spray at the beginning of each day along with some relaxation techniques, or for individual students who need some extra magic in their day. :) There you have it folks, some new magic tricks for you to try with your tricky kidlets. :) Please let me know if they work for you! Hope you're having a wonderful weekend! :) Lauren
This small group counseling curriculum is awesome for helping develop self-control, emotional regulation, and positive relationship skills among middle to upper elementary boys. Sometimes, we use the same materials with boys as we do with girls or mixed gender groups. Other times, boy groups need things differentiated for them; boy-centered scenarios, traditionally “boy” themes, and […]
Ever struggle with keeping your students motivated? Academically, behaviorally… you find yourself meeting with the team, offering individual rewards and class rewards, and nothing is working?…
In this fun coping skills activity, students will learn how to identify positive coping skills and strategies when they are experiencing big emotions or challenging situations. Students will be able to create their very own Coping Caterpillar. It includes both a no prep and cut & paste craft opt...
How do you deal with bullying? What do you do in the moment? Afterward? In this bullying classroom guidance lesson, students will talk about ways to positively deal with bullying and review scenarios to discuss how they would handle bullying. This is perfect for an introductory bullying classroom guidance lesson or small group counseling activity to learn more about bullying. What's Included: Detailed lesson plan (objectives, outline, materials list, ASCA standards alignment, & suggested data collection) Ready to show (not editable) PowerPoint presentation about ways to deal with bullying Student handout to follow along with PPT Quick start printables for small focus group discussion to identify student roles in discussion and discussion question prompts 9 Scenario Cards for small group discussion Please note: this lesson covers strategies students can use in the moment if they experience or witness bullying. Students are encouraged to report all incidents to adults. This lesson is included in the bundled, full mini unit that includes more activities. This lesson is included in the Middle School Counseling Curriculum Bundle. Terms Copyright © Counselor Keri, Keri Powers Pye. All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY. See product file for clip-art and font credits.
This Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) based resource for perspective taking and empathy is perfect for individual counseling and small group counseling lessons with elementary students. Work on helping students understand the impact of their actions, the perspective of others, and choices they can make with engaging lessons, a lapbook, crafts, picture cards, behavior charts, and completion certificates. What You Get Impact Inspector Poster in Color and Black and White Lesson Plan 1: Your Actions Impact Others. Vocabulary Cards What’s the Impact? Picture Scenarios 8 Scenario Cards Activity Tokens Case File Worksheets with Answer Keys Lesson Plan 2: Changing Your Actions Changes Consequences. What If Maps Picture Scenario Cards and Possible Scenarios Impact Inspector Task Cards Impact Inspector Lapbook with inserts Magnifying Glass Craft Certificate of Completion Behavior Charts Impact Inspector Consequence Map Details This resource is for school counselors, school psychologists, and special education teachers. This will fit in perfectly into individual or group sessions with students who struggle with perspective-taking and understanding the impact of their actions. Ideas for differentiation are included as well as multiple activity options. The Helper Squad The Helper Squad game came to life because I always struggled to find counseling materials that incorporated both CBT and social-emotional learning. I needed materials that were flexible and reusable. Most importantly, I wanted materials that my students connected to and used even when they were struggling. THE 5 MEMBERS OF THE HELPER SQUAD Chief Emotion Officer helps us identify how we are feeling, how strong our feelings are, what triggers certain feelings, and when a feeling may get too big to handle. Doctor Positive helps us change negative thoughts by using facts for our thinking. Realistic, positive thinking is her goal! Coping Captain helps us use coping strategies when we are overwhelmed. He teaches us ways to calm down and makes sure we prepared when tough situations are ahead. Impact Inspector helps us understand how our actions affect others. She shows us how to see the situation from other perspectives and see if different choices would have led to a better outcome. Fantastic Fix-It helps us find ways to solve problems and make a situation better. He helps us apologize and come up with real solutions. Meet The Helper Squad!
Conflict resolution is critical for helping students build and maintain strong friendships. This easy-to-implement 8-week elementary school counseling small group will allow students to practice being peacekeepers rather than pirates. Students will learn how to resolve conflicts and how to implement conflict resolution strategies within their friendships both inside and outside of the classroom. Students will learn various coping strategies to help with conflict resolution, as well as learn what causes conflicts and even help others resolve conflicts. Group Outline Week 1: Introduction and establishing group norms Week 2: Understanding when conflicts arise Week 3: The causes of conflicts Week 4: Coping strategies Week 5: Conflict resolution tools Week 6: The power of ‘I statements’ Week 7: Solving every day conflicts Week 8: Helping others resolve conflicts WHAT’S INCLUDED Each Week: ↠ Group Rules: Suggested and DIY Group Rules poster so students can take ownership of the creation of the group rules and norms ↠ Feelings Check: Feelings Check Poster to serve as a visual aid for students to self-reflect on their emotional state at the start of each session ↠ Outlines: Easy to follow outlines with clear objectives ↠ Journal: Self-reflections with writing prompts ↠ Games & Activities: A wide variety of games and activities each week ↠ Ice Breakers: Different conversation starters every week ↠ Self-Assessments: Pre and post group self-assessments to track student growth and make data collection easy! Icebreakers Include: Discussion Card Game Discussion Dice Game Discussion Video Activity Matching Game Sides of the Room Game Sorting Game Foldable Activity Charades Game Activities Include: Board Game 4 Foldable Activities Crafts 2 Different Interactive Worksheets Role Play Scenarios Interactive Discussion Activity Activities are available in both color and B&W and can easily be turned into an interactive notebook! BENEFITING STUDENTS Each week students will develop conflict resolution skills they can use at home and in school to help them better maintain friendships, work in groups, deal with frustrations, build confidence, and have a better overall quality of life. At a minimum, being in this counseling group allows students to identify and share their feelings, develop confidence through participation, and practice empathy while hearing others’ experiences. SAVING TIME With easy-to-implement outlines and activities, this group curriculum is very low-prep. Simply print out each session before students arrive and keep them in a file folder. The self-assessments are a great way to get students to self-reflect on their progress and you can then share this information with teachers, and parents, or in your program report. Also, make sure to track your data and compile it in an end-of-the-year report. Here is an outline I created to make it easy! Who is this Group Designed For? From Pirates to Peacekeepers is designed for small groups of students in grades 3-6 who need help resolving conflicts. It can also be modified to work for other grades and individual lessons. RELATED SCHOOL COUNSELING RESOURCES: ⁕ Group Curriculum Bundle ⁕ Conflict Resolution Board Game ⁕ Girls Relational Aggression Activity Pack ⁕ Six Week Friendship Small Group COUNSELORS LIKE YOU SAID... ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mollie S. "My group really loved the games included and the instructions were easy to follow..." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grant D. "This is an outstanding group! Everything is ready to go as is and my kids love the pirate theme. Thanks!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Charismatic Counselor "I am super excited about using this with a group of 4th graders. The 8 week lessons look amazing, interactive, and fun. I love the idea of changing them from pirates to peacemakers. Thanks for the materials!" Visit Bright Futures School Counseling Blog and subscribe to my email list to gain access to my Small Group Cheat Sheet. You will also receive a weekly email with my latest school counseling tips, research, and freebies! Follow me on social media to be the first to learn about sales and new resources! School Counseling Simplified Podcast Bright Futures Counseling INSTAGRAM Bright Futures Counseling FACEBOOK
Looking for a small group counseling listening activity? This is one of my favorite school counseling activities to help kids practice really listening!
Are you curious about using centers in your school counseling program? Check out this breakdown that'll show you exactly how to set up your centers and download a FREE guidebook with over 100 school counseling centers!
Looking for meaningful and fun Fall counseling activities? Your students will love these fall themed activities in classroom guidance or small groups!
Starting a girls counseling group? You don't want to miss these 4 tips that will help you make sure your girls group is a success!
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No elementary school counseling office is complete without these seven school counseling games that help teach social skills and calming strategies
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