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Online Course for LPC

by Lacey

Feb 1, 2010

I'm looking into getting my LPC for SC and NC. For SC, I need to take 2 additional courses that I did not take in my grad program at UNCC. I need DSM and Psychopathology.

Where can I take these courses online this summer? Any suggestions? I can take DSM online through UNCC this summer, but not psychopathology.

Thanks in advance!

Need guidance in study strategies!

by Bin Xia Zhang

Feb 8, 2010

Hi Counselors,

I have a problem. When I get bad grades, it is hard to keep motiving myself and to keep going. What should I do? Please help me. I get desperate about studies because I tell to myself that I did everything, and I got a bad grade. What's point of keeping doing it harder and harder?

Sara On 2/08/10, Bin Xia Zhang wrote: > Hi Counselors, > > I have a problem. When I get bad grades, it is hard to keep > motiving myself and to keep going. What should I do? Please > help me.

You should try to figure out why you get bad grades. Do you read well? Do you write well? Do you get bad grades in all your subjects or ju...See More

Feb 18, 2010

sensitive child/parent resources

by VD

Feb 9, 2010

Hi All,

A Kinder teacher approached me asking if I had handouts or resources to assist parents with their SENSITIVE child. Their child is in great need of practice learning letters, sounds, numbers, etc. and the parents are willing to work with him - it is just that their child is so sensitive. He is sensitive to the point that it is hard ...See More

Leah The following article might provide some ideas

Feb 9, 2010

Musicmae Maybe you could do a social skills group with this child, I often bring younger children to my office to play games, they have to learn they can not always win, be first, or have the color they want. We learn to take turns and play fair. This may work in your office better than at home. Kids just know how to work their parents, sometimes thier peer...See More

Feb 11, 2010

parent death of 1st grader-addressing class

by VD

Feb 10, 2010

Hi All,

A parent volunteer in one of our 1st grade classrooms died last week of heart complications. Her daughter, a first grader is returning to school at the end of the week. The kids knew the mom since she volunteered in the classroom. What can I do to support the class? The teacher and the student's dad would like for me to talk to the...See More

Leah How sad. There are several books you can read, or you can tell them what happened, ask the children what questions they have, and ask them what they would like to do for the little girl.

They may want to make a picture that can be put in a book for her.

You could brainstorm ways they could help the child when she returns. For ex...See More

Feb 11, 2010

by Kat

Feb 15, 2010

I work in a K-3 elementary school. Recently there have been some bullying issues in 2nd grade so I've been doing a series of lessons on how to deal with bullies. A teacher shared with me that she thought some of her students are afraid to speak up when they are bullied. What are your thoughts on bully boxes? Good idea? Bad idea? I was thinking of p...See More

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Kat Thanks for the response vet counselor. You definitely gave me some food for thought. The point of me posting on this topic is to get feedback just like that to decide whether I should or should not try the idea (it was tried at my friends middle school.)

The NO bullying box idea came from the fact that some of the teachers felt as though c...See MoreThanks for the response vet counselor. You definitely gave me some food for thought. The point of me posting on this topic is to get feedback just like that to decide whether I should or should not try the idea (it was tried at my friends middle school.)

The NO bullying box idea came from the fact that some of the teachers felt as though children were SCARED to tell an adult about the bullying. The box would be a way for kids to write a quick note and just drop it in there without the bullying knowing it was them. Also, many times the kids who are being bullied are shy and quiet and don't feel comfortable going to someone and speaking out.

The boxes would not be in every classroom in the school. They would be placed in the 2nd grade rooms (4 rooms) since that seems to be where the problem lies. I've gone in and done a lesson on what bullying is versus simple conflicts or one time incidents. I've also spoken about ways to deal with a bully plus provided students and parents with resources. Could the box be misused even though they know what bullying is? Absolutely. So I'm not really sure what to do.

I do have an open door policy and any child CAN come in and talk to me of course but the fact is, some of the kids won't because they're shy OR some of the kids won't because they're scared. If a bully sees a child walking out of my room, can they assume they told on them and threaten or hurt the child? Yes. We've heard kids time and time again say they wouldn't tell because they'd be scared.

The point of my lesson tomorrow is for each child to stand up to bullies and unite. If you see bullying, speak up. If you don't feel comfortable speaking up, this is one way you can protect your classmates.

Bullying is not widespread in our school. It's mainly in 2nd grade and yes we do know which children are the bullies but the fact is they're master manipulators and make other kids scared to speak up. KNowing their classmates have a way to report them could curb the behavior?

My plan was to check the boxes and follow up on any incidents that are reported. I of course wouldn't put boxes out without any follow through. That would just be foolish.

Let me know your thoughts and thanks again.

Feb 16, 2010

vet counselor I'd have more questions that anyone might want to answer. First, if the kids are dropping anonymous notes in a box, how does that free you up to act and follow through? My parents would go Crazy if I was acting on anonymous notes written by the children. The parents of bullies would want to know who the accuser is.

I can say to a parent "I...See MoreI'd have more questions that anyone might want to answer. First, if the kids are dropping anonymous notes in a box, how does that free you up to act and follow through? My parents would go Crazy if I was acting on anonymous notes written by the children. The parents of bullies would want to know who the accuser is.

I can say to a parent "I've got a strong feeling.... that Ben's been bullying some of the children in his class." Rarely does a parent say in response, "Oh, fine. Take whatever action you deem appropriate." I am called on my feeling by parents - appropriately. No one is comfortable with actions being taken on the basis of my hunches. - I'm called to explain why I think Ben's been bullying and if I answered 'an anonymous note from a child' - well, that wouldn't fly any better than "I've got a hunch." Will that really fly with your parents? To follow through, you'll have to call the bully's parents - will they accept the anonymous note as sufficient proof that their child has been a bully?

Or does someone intend to then follow the bully through their day watching out for a bullying act? What have you done with previous bullies? What is the follow-through procedure?

The other question I'd raise is a systems question - where can the bullying be happening? It can't happen right under the eyes of a teacher so it's got to be in the small unwatched moments of the day - that's a problem in the system. Bullies shouldn't have the opportunity of bullying.

Another reason even young children don't speak up about bullies is that they're very capable of seeing - it doesn't make a difference. Which is why I ask - how has your school handled bullies? And if this is your first go round with them, what will happen to them?

The best thing would be for children to speak up - even if quietly - life will not always give them the opportunity of an anonymous box. They do well to learn to begin to advocate for themselves. If children have not seen follow-through, they will think "it doesn't make a difference."

> > Bullying is not widespread in our school. It's mainly in 2nd > grade and yes we do know which children are the bullies but the > fact is they're master manipulators and make other kids scared > to speak up. KNowing their classmates have a way to report them > could curb the behavior?

Ah. I'd doubt that but what does the Middle School that uses these boxes say about that? Bullying comes from a deep wellspring of maladaptive need that usually isn't curtailed by fear of authority. But again the crux of the matter is - what happens or will happen to the bullies and will the bully's fear of it outweigh their inner issues? > > My plan was to check the boxes and follow up on any incidents > that are reported. I of course wouldn't put boxes out without > any follow through. That would just be foolish. > > Let me know your thoughts and thanks again.

Feb 17, 2010

School counseling jobs in PA

by Newgrad

Feb 17, 2010

I am graduating in May with my Secondary school counseling cert. I've been browsing some forums and the job outlook is so, so, so disheartening! Counseling is my passion and I am excited/ready to begin my career but am beginning to become anxious about the lack of openings/nepotism I'm hearing about in districts. Does anyone know of any potential o...See More

by lacey

Feb 18, 2010

what does your school do to get the students pumped up for test time? any special programs or fun ideas to share?

NC Counselor We don't really do anything ahead of time to get them pumped up. But we do two mock tests that are modeled like the real deal so the kids start to get in the right mindset.

During the mock test days we give out Golden Tickets. You can earn up to three Golden Tickets during the two mock test days. 1= day 1 working the entire testing time, 2...See More

Feb 19, 2010

Thinking about switching from teaching to counseling....

by ArtGal

Feb 19, 2010

Hi all. This is my first time posting on this board. Thanks in advance for your help.

I have a degree in fine arts and a certification in art ed K-12. I spent several years working in textiles and am now in my 2nd year of teaching art in an inner city school and I am not sure if it is for me. I am having major major struggles with classro...See More

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Sandy In Maryland, a Master's degree in School Counseling is a min. requirement. I love being a school counselor- wouldn't change. I'm in the elem school. I teach guidance lessons that are about 45 mins. in length and even with that amount of time you'll need good classroom management skills. Good luck.

On 3/11/10, Ms Buffy wrote: > I taught ...See MoreIn Maryland, a Master's degree in School Counseling is a min. requirement. I love being a school counselor- wouldn't change. I'm in the elem school. I teach guidance lessons that are about 45 mins. in length and even with that amount of time you'll need good classroom management skills. Good luck.

On 3/11/10, Ms Buffy wrote: > I taught for 15 years. When I changed to counseling it was > the best move I could have made. Many of your questions can > best be answered by someone in your school system. I am very > happy and one of the reasons is no discipline & no papers to > grade. If you are an elementary counselor, you will probably > conduct classroom guidance in each class but only for a short > time. 30 - 45 minutes. My state requires counselors to be > teachers first. It will give you a better understanding of > classroom management & reality. Good luck. > > > > On 2/19/10, ArtGal wrote: > >> Hi all. This is my first time posting on this board. Thanks >> in advance for your help. >> >> I have a degree in fine arts and a certification in art ed >> K-12. I spent several years working in textiles and am now >> in my 2nd year of teaching art in an inner city school and >> I am not sure if it is for me. I am having major major >> struggles with classroom management, but I love working >> with the kids one on one or in small groups. I feel like it >> suits my personality better. I am a bit of a softer >> personality. I do love being in a school environment but >> being in the classroom is making me miserable. >> >> I am wondering what kind of advice any experienced >> counselors have for me. Will I be looked upon favorably >> because I have a couple of years teaching under my belt? >> Will I need a masters in counseling, or can I get >> certified? I am still paying off student loans from my >> teaching certification, and I dont want my payments to get >> out of control. Will I be looked down upon without a >> masters?? >> >> As far as your job satisfaction goes..... are you happy? I >> know that paperwork and dealing with parents is a big part >> of the job. What personality traits do you think a good >> counselor should have?? Lastly, what kind of salary can I >> expect?? >> >> Thanks to all.

Mar 18, 2010

Jan Zeiger Hi, ArtGal!! I am also about to make the switch. I'm hoping to start the School Counseling program at UCF in August. (I already have my master's, so this will be a specialist's degree.)

I'd love to stay in touch.

Jan

On 2/19/10, ArtGal wrote: > Hi all. This is my first time posting on this board. Thanks > in advance...See More

Mar 20, 2010

6-12 counseling from 9-12

by marie

Feb 20, 2010

I am currently the only 9-12 counselor in my 2nd year trying to serve 340 students. I have no secretary. I have been told that with other cutbacks, I will now be the 6-12 counselor. I NEED HELP!!! I'm looking for ideas about time management in practice (not National Model guidelines), how to balance time between two very distinct groups (outside of...See More

How is the job outlook in CA or FL

by Looking elsewhere

Feb 22, 2010

Hello,

How is the job outlook for counselors in Florida or California? I imagine it is bad everywhere and I know that I heard the California job market is particulary bad but if someone can just give me their opinion that would be great!

Thanks!

California Counselor There are a few areas in CA that may be hiring, but you will most likely be up against a LARGE pool of candidates. I am in San Diego County, which has over 40 districts. Many counselors have been let go, delegated back to the classroom, etc. Last year I had 2 schools and this year I have 4. The budget cuts have been very deep in CA Education. Couns...See More

Feb 23, 2010

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