Each February, my peer helpers observe dating violence awareness month with a peer education campaign. In two weeks, our students will be at it again working the…… Read more “Is This Love? Or An Unhealthy Relationship”
Category: Sexual Violence
The School Counselor: Sexual Assault Advocate
Imagine going across the state line to attend a party hosted by an assistant football coach for the popular Big Red football team. When you arrive, you…… Read more “The School Counselor: Sexual Assault Advocate”
75 Resources and Activities for Youth Violence Awareness
According to the CDC, youth violence occurs when there is an intentional use of force or power to injure others. The age of those who are among…… Read more “75 Resources and Activities for Youth Violence Awareness”
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”
Counselor College: Find Evidence Based Programs, Resources, and Certification Courses for Mental Health and School Counselors
Whether you are looking to improve your counseling skills or to find evidence based programs for your school, this blog has copious resources that will meet your goals. The first list…… Read more “Counselor College: Find Evidence Based Programs, Resources, and Certification Courses for Mental Health and School Counselors”
Normalization of Sexual Harassment in Schools
Personally for me, the spring brings many challenges as a high school counselor. There is often a rise in suicidal threats, an increase in student pregnancies, an…… Read more “Normalization of Sexual Harassment in Schools”