#middleschoolcounselor

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Want to help a counseling intern come up with a fun mental health and tool account name? Even though I am in internship, I want to dedicate an account to use as kind of a file. Vote in my story! Thank you in advance! . . . posted on Instagram - https://ift.tt/2NZ6mQG

[mynodramallama-blog]

As counselors most of the time we have to think outside the box. This past week I was working with a student who was having issues with frustration and impulse control. I keep a pair of tennis shoes underneath my desk, so I put them on and we went out to the track to walk and where he could talk loudly and shout without disturbing anyone. As we were walking, the phrases he was using and the things that he told me he had done in elementary school sounded just like my Justin. Fortunately, Justin had a wonderful counselor, Emily Taravella, who had him in small group, who absolutely changed his life by teaching him coping skills that helped him to manage his frustration. I called mom when we got back to my office and the idea popped into my head that Justin should mentor this young man. You see, Justin is a high school freshman, he survived middle school and is thriving. So I asked mom if it would be OK for Justin to come over and mentor her son once a month. So with her permission and my principals, Justin came over to meet with the student. Justin was more than willing to work with him. I put them in my office with the door cracked and listened outside to make sure everything was going well. There were several times I was brought to tears listening to my wonderful child explain how he coped with his frustration and what to do when people make fun of you. The student responded so well to Justin and opened up about his frustrations like he hadn't with me. After we walked him back to class, we debriefed in my office and I asked Justin if he would be willing to come back once a month and check in with him. He replied, "I'd actually like to come back sooner." I cannot express how very proud I am of my sweet Justin. He is his mothers child. #confidentcounselors #boymom #futurecounselor #middleschoolcounselor #scw2019 https://www.instagram.com/p/BthnohgHIXsYbPAr7KzrBcF3aqABlLVeFLXeXw0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gx9cno5xm55m

[mynodramallama-blog]

Happy School Counseling week from me and my co-counselor Coach Ford! #middleschoolcounselor #nationalschoolcounselingweek #aconfidentcounselor (at McMichael Middle School) https://www.instagram.com/p/Btg9YEenU9PqKnkaU0TIyv-gQDROfmNA6agYOI0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=iuq469fbw3vr

[mynodramallama-blog]

I found these gems on the clearance rack at Staples today for .50. My babies are too big for these, so I’m going to use these as a positive reinforcer for my middle school kiddos. The kids a the register thought I was nuts when I bought all they had. #middleschoolcounselor #positivereinforcement #schoolcounselor #ilovemyjob #itsthelittlethingsinlife #aconfidentcounselor https://www.instagram.com/p/BswbVzknTwL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vemu3gma1rma

[mynodramallama-blog]

It. Is. On!!!!! #uno #giantuno #middleschoolcounselor (at Oak Creek Village, Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Brx44jrnnNY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=20yzur2t4uik

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Getting set up for the talent showcase. #mcmichaelmiddleschool #middleschoolcounselor #counselor #thethingsidoforthesebabies #outofmycomfortzone (at McMichael Middle School) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrpzHcRHz2u/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7eppg40j3p91

[mynodramallama-blog]

Full on Christmas mode! Expert level achieved!!!! I love these two! My favorite librarian and hands down the BEST PRINCIPAL ON THE PLANET! #christmasbreak #winterbreak #counselormode #middleschool #middleschoolcounselor #schoolcounselor #nodramallama (at McMichael Middle School) https://www.instagram.com/p/Brl_BbjHC80/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4hw7b9slpzyq

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Last week someone came to me and asked if we were doing spirit week next week. I was like, WHAT IS THAT?!?! And more importantly whose in charge? Guess who? Me. Now I cannot get enough. Tomorrow- crazy Christmas hat day. Here’s mine. #crazyhatday #christmasspiritweek #middleschoolcounselor #counselorlife #middleschool (at Nacogdoches, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Brja1Y_nzf6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=sflgtpsghjwi