As school counselors, it is important that we empower students to assist their peers when they are facing a potential crisis situation. Unfortunately, we cannot be everywhere…… Read more “Guest Post: Are You the Chosen One: A Resource for Students”
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Building a Sustainable Peer Helping Program in Your School-A Primer By Someone Who Has Failed More Than Once!
I was honored to present at both the ASCA (American School Counselor Association) and the GSCA (Georgia School Counselor Association) Conferences on “Building a Sustainable Peer Helping Program”! View my…… Read more “Building a Sustainable Peer Helping Program in Your School-A Primer By Someone Who Has Failed More Than Once!”
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”
National Peer Helper Conference Is Looking For YOU!
Looking for a great conference to network and connect with other peer helping professionals? Are you interested in becoming a trainer of peer helpers? Boy, do I have a…… Read more “National Peer Helper Conference Is Looking For YOU!”
Starting or Expanding your Reach with Peer Programs
Do you currently have a peer program or are you interested in starting a peer program? If so, there are several ways in which you can get…… Read more “Starting or Expanding your Reach with Peer Programs”
The School Counselor’s Role in Educating Students About Recreational Drug Use
History of Recreational Drug Use In 1987, the Swiss government made a bold and unheard of decision to allow illegal drug use in one of its most…… Read more “The School Counselor’s Role in Educating Students About Recreational Drug Use”
Establishing A Peer Helping Program-ASCA Pre-Conference June 29, 2014
This dynamic training is for all BEGINNERS in peer helping program development. Learn about program start-up, program implementation, and program maintenance and evaluation. Apply NAPPP Standards and…… Read more “Establishing A Peer Helping Program-ASCA Pre-Conference June 29, 2014”
The School Counselor and Peer Helping
As a school counselor, I realize that students do not always want to talk or open up to me. When this happens, which is frequently, I introduce…… Read more “The School Counselor and Peer Helping”
Mix It Up Toolkit-October 29, 2013
For 10 years, the Southern Poverty Law Center has sponsored Mix It Up in schools across America. Mix It Up is an excellent opportunity for students to learn…… Read more “Mix It Up Toolkit-October 29, 2013”
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