As I am searching the news over my winter break, I ran across this unbelievable story about three British school girls who left home to join ISIS…… Read more “Extreme Song of the Siren: Western Girls Join ISIS”
Month: February 2015
March Social Awareness Events for School Counselors
It is hard to believe that it is almost March! The month of March brings with it spring fever, state testing (yuck!), and the need for spring…… Read more “March Social Awareness Events for School Counselors”
Educate Your School About the Tragedy of Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders Awareness Week
As I am sitting on couch, I notice a commercial about the importance of identifying the symptoms of autism early in children. Autism is a very serious…… Read more “Educate Your School About the Tragedy of Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders Awareness Week”
Celebrate You!! National Peer Helper Week
I love my peer helpers; however, I don’t think that I always give them the recognition they deserve. This year, I am going to change this by…… Read more “Celebrate You!! National Peer Helper Week”
Start a Peer Listening Program in Your School
One particular morning, before I had my coffee, one of our staff members brought into my office two upset freshmen. One argued that she did not want…… Read more “Start a Peer Listening Program in Your School”
Association for Conflict Resolution: Dating Violence Awareness Chat
If you missed the Association for Conflict Resolution Chat hosted by Emily Lindin, founder of the UnSlut Project, and me, you missed an awesome chat!! Lots of…… Read more “Association for Conflict Resolution: Dating Violence Awareness Chat”
February #HSCCHAT: FAFSA Essentials
The #HSCCHAT is a monthly Twitter Chat that targets issues, information, and resources for high school counselors. Amber Shepherd-Thompson and I hosted the February #HSCCHAT focusing on the…… Read more “February #HSCCHAT: FAFSA Essentials”
F Stands for Free: Answering Difficult Student Questions About the FAFSA
January 1st is not only the beginning of the new year, but the beginning of FAFSA season. By now, your students and their parents should be emailing…… Read more “F Stands for Free: Answering Difficult Student Questions About the FAFSA”
NSCW15: Be Memorable!!
It is that time again-the Super Bowl! A fun time when families and friends sit around the television and watch hours of grid-iron action, creative commercials, and…… Read more “NSCW15: Be Memorable!!”
A Shade of Grey Should Never Hurt
In a couple of weeks it will be Valentine’s Day!. As a high school counselor, I am often visited by the devastated students who never receive a…… Read more “A Shade of Grey Should Never Hurt”
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