October Counselor Connection

Here for the kids - and for the grown ups who love them!

Self-Care Choice Board

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Your own mental health is so important. You cannot serve from an empty vessel. Decide to make your own health a priority.

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Schedule time to care for yourself and do things that bring you joy & restore your energy. Check out this Self-Care Choice Board!

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Talk to someone who can help you untangle your feelings. There's no shame in the therapy game.

CISD Employee Assistance Program

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The Power of Emotions (Social Thinking)

Part 1: Helping Students Gain Perspective on Their Emotions (3.5 hrs)

Part 2: Learning About Shame, Pride, & Pathways toward Social Emotional Regulation (3.5 hrs)

Part 3: Emotions Guide Meaning Making & Language to Relate (3.5 hrs)

Part 4: Learning to Manage One's Anxieties while Developing Social Competencies (3.5 hrs)

October 1, 2, 7, & 8

$49 each ($45 if >5 register together)

*Watch LIVE or stream within 30 days!

When?

Thursday, Oct 1, 2020, 11:00 AM

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Brain and Self-Regulation: Increasing Kids' Capacity to Succeed (Momentous Institute)

Part 1: October 6, 3:30-4:45pm (1.25 hr)

Part 2: October 13, 3:30-4:45pm (1.25 hr)

$50.00

When?

Tuesday, Oct 6, 2020, 03:30 PM

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Helping Kids Heal: Supportive Strategies for Kids Who Hurt (Momentous Institute)

Part 1: October 20, 3:30-4:45pm (1.25 hr)

Part 2: October 27, 3:30-4:45pm (1.25 hr)

$50.00

When?

Tuesday, Oct 20, 2020, 03:30 PM

Recommended SEL Classroom Tools

Daily Check In
Class Meetings
Zones of Regulation Poster
Conflict Resolution Wheel Poster
Designated Calm Down Area (Zen Den, Regulation Station, Chill Space, Peace Spot, etc.)
Grounding/Breathing Strategy Cards or Poster
Sensory/Regulation Items for Calm Down Area (i.e. fidget tangles, breathing sphere, koosh balls, glitter jars, etc.
Counselor Appointment Request QR (embedded in digital check in for virtual learners)

Printables For Your Calm Down Space

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Thank you Marly, Rachel, & 4th Grade Team for sharing!!!

How to build healing relationships

Maintain a posture of curiosity and chase the WHY of any behaviors you see. Withhold judgment until you can dig in and learn more of the story.
Create safe physical and emotional spaces through consistency, routines, and personal emotional regulation.
Provide frequent opportunities to meet physiological needs (water, snacks, movement) and increase self-awareness of bodily needs by modeling care and prioritization of your own needs.
Model and facilitate self-reflection and self-awareness through daily check ins, class meetings, and thoughtful discussions.
Provide opportunities for power and control through choice and active listening.
Support difficult transitions through clear communication of expectations and procedures.
Allow for extra time to process and think - especially during moments of dysregulation.
Facilitate relational repair through calm, patient restorative dialogue and model the use of I-Statements and conflict resolution strategies.

How to Answer Kids' Questions About COVID

BOOKS THAT HELP PROMOTE POSITIVE SELF-CONCEPT & INDIVIDUALITY

Email me if you would like any of these titles, or any books from the links below.

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A BAD CASE OF STRIPES

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BE WHO YOU ARE

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CUPCAKE

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NOT YOUR TYPICAL DRAGON

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RUBY THE COPYCAT

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Wild About Us

ADDITIONAL READ-ALOUDS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST:

TCE Counseling Library

Books That Heal Kids

CISD SEL Books

Zones of Regulation "Book Nook"

Check out this list of SEL books by topic and summary!

Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions?

How to Introduce "Well Wishes"

Responsive Classrooms Class Meeting Scripts

Check out these grade level specific "First 10 Days" Morning Meetings Scripts for new ideas and ways to take your class meetings to a deeper, more meaningful level.

CISD Class Meetings UbD