This is a great tool to take a snapshot of a person’s life at a point in time. It keeps challenges in perspective and assists a person to identify their strengths.
Schema Mode Therapy explains how all of our internal parts fit together and the different roles they play.
I’m really excited to announce the arrival of my new Fall Social-Emotional Activity Pack! I already have Holiday and Spring Social-Emotional Packs in my store, so I knew I wanted to add a Fall pack too. This one was specifically designed with kindergarten through second grade students in mind, but may be appropriate for older ...
In my short career, I've been fortunate enough to work at various hospitals as a medical social worker. Doing so has helped me hone m...
The ability to learn by observation improves social interaction, comprehension, and vocabulary. This skill affects a child's ability to interact with the world around them. "Comprehending and Verbalizing Visual Cues" by Great Ideas for Teaching is a fantastic resource that helps a child target this important skill. This material is designed for children ages 3 1/2 - 7 years old who have difficulty interpreting pictures and events, which subsequently affects their ability to talk about these things. This book includes 30 2-page lessons that each include a picture sheet with four different pictures of various situations. The second page in each lesson is the instructor's worksheet. It includes a basic set of directions, as well as five different questions related to each picture. (That's 20 questions for each lesson!) Examples of questions are as follows: - Is this girl old enough to skate well? How do you know? - What is the boy doing? How do you know? - Is the ice cream melted? How do you know? - Do these children need to be careful? Why? What I love about this material: - It includes 30 different lessons, with 20 different questions for each lesson, for a total of 600 questions! - I feel like this is a skill that is so often overlooked. It's great to have a whole book devoted to this skill. - The actions in the pictures are ones that are very common and are easy to relate to for students. You can find this awesome resource to target comprehending visual clues for $29.50 HERE! Disclaimer: This material was given to me for review. No other compensation was provided. The opinions expressed here are solely my own.
Here's how to stop spiraling down a dark hole of negativity.
The Mental Status Exam (MSE) is a standard tool used by clinicians to assess the basic functioning of a client. An MSE is often completed during an initial...
Whether you're new to IFS or have been doing parts work for years, this IFS cheat sheet is a helpful tool for IFS lingo, and tapping into your parts.
Self esteem pizza For this activity I start out by asking first if the children like pizza and then what toppings they get on their pizza. Make sure to clarify you are making a p…
Baditude by Julia Cook is the perfect story to kick off a lesson on positive thinking! This post walks you through a complete lesson plan with it
A few months ago, I shared a simple problem solving chart for kids. While this chart works well at home, it might not be large enough for a classroom wall, so I created some social problem solving posters {free} that are larger and clearer to see from across the room. Posters like these plus MANY more ... Read More about Social Problem Solving Posters {FREE}
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Dealing with change is a normal part of the student experience. In this lesson, we will explore some ways to deal with change more effectively.
The idea of painting Miss Nerd’s built-in wardrobe to make it look like a Frozen-inspired cupboard had been lurking in my head for a while. So when Dulux approached me earlier this year to see if I’d be keen to work with them to create some social media content to help showcase their Dulux Colour Forecast 2022, I was keen. I always love working with Dulux and had worked with
Creating hands-on counseling lessons can be easy and inexpensive. You can often find inspiration by looking through your junk drawers or craft boxes! String is one craft supply that many people have sitting around and it can easily be incorporated into hands-on lessons for school counseling. String is a great tactile tool that is inexpensive and comes
Trauma doesn’t just change the way you feel, it changes the way your body responds to stress. When there is a history of #trauma, it is harder to deactivate the flight and freeze response in order to return to social engagement. What can help change this? See thread below ⬇️
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Have you ever thought about using wordless videos in your speech therapy lessons? It increases engagement! Start with these videos...
A fun social emotional game, The Game of Feelings, gets children ages 8-12 years exploring 40 different emotions. Play at school, home or in counseling...
Have difficulty dealing with trauma, anxiety, or demands of life. Learn to recognize your window of tolerance and self-regulate with these simple steps.
“The Bad Mood and The Stick” by Lemony Snicket and Matthew Forsythe This book is a bunch of fun! It tells two parallel tales, one of a stick and one of a bad mood, that cross paths. Each one goes through a series of events that almost seem arbitrary and each one has a different...Read More »
Cognitive behavioral strategies are super effective, but can be a little tricky to use with kids. CBT baseball makes it simple and fun!
