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Heading to Middle School: It’s Going to Be Okay
By Amanda C. Symmes, LICSW Note: While it’s uncertain what the next school year will look like, soon-to-be middle schoolers are still making the transition to a new environment. Whether students are in the classroom or learning from home, the … Continue reading
Posted in Counselor's Corner, Parenting
Tagged anxiety, junior high, middle school, peer pressure
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Helping New Middle Schoolers Make the Big Leap
By Stephanie Filio Change requires transition—between grade levels, habits, jobs—and, though often difficult, ultimately leads us to grow and progress in life. During this COVID-19 pandemic, much of our world is transitioning from a carefree communal life to anxious isolation. … Continue reading
Posted in Counselor's Corner
Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, middle school, school counselor
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Providing a School Counseling Practice from Home
By Stephanie Filio In the shocking midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are left wondering what life might be like interacting with the rest of society from a distance. Health concerns aside, in our hyperconnected way of life, it is … Continue reading
Posted in Counselor's Corner
Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, learn from home, middle school, school counselor, SEL, work from home
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Help Students Develop Mini-Habits for Social Emotional Learning
By Stephanie Filio What is social and emotional learning (SEL)? Let’s break it down. Social constructs are the norms we adhere to as we interact with people every day. We interact by waving hello, making eye contact in a meeting, … Continue reading
Posted in Counselor's Corner, Social & Emotional Learning
Tagged middle school, school counselor, SEL
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Top 19 Posts of 2019
Before we jump into a new year of fantastic advice on the Free Spirit Publishing blog, let’s celebrate the top posts from 2019! We rounded up our most popular posts this year for your (re)reading pleasure. Got a favorite we … Continue reading
Posted in Free Spirit News
Tagged ADHD, books, classroom strategies, conflict resolution, creativity, differentiation, early childhood education, elementary education, feelings, friendship skills, growth mindset, middle school, movement, SEL, self-care, self-regulation, social skills, teacher professional development, teens, thinking skills, trauma
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