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Internship is where it all begins in our journey a

Internship is where it all begins in our journey as school counselors. Along with the start of a new internship comes a whirlwind of emotions, anticipation, and excitement for both supervisors and interns. In a “typical” school year, this first major step to becoming a school counselor can put a lot of pressure on both parties. But how have COVID-19 and virtual learning changed the school counseling internship experience? I was lucky enough to supervise 7 amazing interns in my career, and wrote a post for the @confidentcounselors blog that shares my best tips, tricks, and ideas to set the internship experience and relationship up for success. I also interviewed current interns and supervisors who are making the most of their virtual school counseling internships in a COVID-19 world.

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📚 BOOK REVIEW! (SO good!) 📖 Y’all know I

🎉 50% off! ☘️ Y’all have 💚 my seasona

🎉 50% off!

☘️ Y’all have 💚 my seasonal feelings games so much, so of course I had to make one for St. Patrick’s Day! This activity is available in 3 formats: printable, Google Slides, and BOOM Cards, so you’re covered for both in-person and distance learning! Students read 20 St. Patrick’s Day-themed scenarios and imagine how they would feel. Then, they place the gold coin emoji on the pot of gold to express their feelings. It’s perfect for classroom lessons, individual and small group counseling, and centers for elementary learners!

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🎉 Exciting news: I gave my Calm Down Lap Book a

🎉 Exciting news: I gave my Calm Down Lap Book a whole new look! 🙌🏻 So many of y’all have had success with this resource in helping your students learn to regulate and manage their emotions. It is easily created and stored in a manila folder, and can travel from class to class with students who need it or be kept in a Calm Corner.

💕 One of the most meaningful reviews I received on this resource was from Randi, a school psychologist. She shared: “I bought this resource 4 weeks ago in a desperate attempt to help a kiddo. He’s a kindergartener in our self contained behavioral program who has had significant aggression, dysregulated behaviors, and emotional outbursts. My team was trying and failing miserably using an ABA approach. I’m talking 65 instances of seclusion and restraint in 5 weeks, with instances of aggression, non compliance, screaming, property destruction lasting up to 2.5 hours. We were at our breaking point when I saw your post for the Calm Down Lap Book. We shifted our mindset and focus for him into a more mental health treatment style than behavioral. In 4 weeks, he has learned that it is okay to have different feelings, that it’s okay to express our feelings, and that there are adults to help you work through them. Now, rather than raging, he is able to express how he is feeling and choose a strategy to help him get to his goal (which is almost always to rejoin the group). In 4 weeks, the duration of behaviors has reduced to either super quick turn around or MAX 4 minute episodes of crying (no aggression). Instances of seclusion and restraint are down significantly as well. We just had a meeting with parents who were in tears over how much progress they have seen with his self regulation and ability to manage his emotions. I can not thank you enough for posting this resource. It has made an incredible amount of difference. A month ago we were talking about outplacement. Now he is included with his typical peers for about 90% of the day. Thank you thank you for creating this and sharing it. Sorry for the rambles, I’m just so happy!!!"

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🎉 FREEBIE! 🎉 ☘️ Another holiday, anothe

I was honored to present to Maury County Schools t

I was honored to present to Maury County Schools today on Helping Children Cope with Anger. 🥰 Their counselors were delightful and I can’t complain about the convenience of presenting from my bed! 😂 I loved teaching them about my 3-step process to helping kids manage big feelings. I talked all about it in my recent blog post - let me know if you need the link! @yvettecarter

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