This is an archived post from 2015, but I think it is very relevant for 2017. This post covers some resources and information for planning suicide awareness…… Read more “Suicide Awareness for School Counselors”
Tag: Suicide
ASCA17 From My Couch…Again
Yes, I am sad to say that I missed #ASCA17 again this year (unfortunately, I can only afford one conference per year and ASCA did not fit…… Read more “ASCA17 From My Couch…Again”
What to Do When You are the Last Person on the List?
Over the last week, I have really wanted to respond to the Netflix Series “13 Reasons Why”. However, when I tried to write something, at least seem…… Read more “What to Do When You are the Last Person on the List?”
Suicide Prevention Resources for Suicide Awareness Month: School Counselor Edition
If you have ever had a student to complete suicide, you never forget it. You always think about what you could have said or done differently to…… Read more “Suicide Prevention Resources for Suicide Awareness Month: School Counselor Edition”
Youth Mental Health and Conflict
I am so excited that I was invited by the Texas Conflict Coach, Pattie Porter, to speak about youth mental health and its impact on conflict in teens on her…… Read more “Youth Mental Health and Conflict”
Workshops, Seminars, and Conferences…OH MY!!
Looking to get CEUs, new ideas, or just be with your colleagues? Think about attending a workshop, seminar, or conference next year!! I have included links to conferences in…… Read more “Workshops, Seminars, and Conferences…OH MY!!”
Meet My Black Dog….His Name is Depression
The student was on a collision course for destruction. She was skipping class, yelling at her teachers, hanging out with a group of girls who loved to fight,…… Read more “Meet My Black Dog….His Name is Depression”
Tips For Avoiding School Counseling Nightmares
I hate nightmares! I don’t often have one, but when I do it seems so real and vivid that I wake up exhausted. What I really hate…… Read more “Tips For Avoiding School Counseling Nightmares”
28 School Counseling Resources for Suicide Awareness: Preparing for World Suicide Awareness Day
Each year our school participates in World Suicide Awareness Day in September. In the United States alone, the number of youth suicides has reached over 4,000 deaths per year. According to…… Read more “28 School Counseling Resources for Suicide Awareness: Preparing for World Suicide Awareness Day”
Teen Male Suicide Awareness: A Toolkit for School Counselors
The first time I met Casey (not his real name) was in 9th grade when he was referred to his school counselor by one of his good friends for making…… Read more “Teen Male Suicide Awareness: A Toolkit for School Counselors”