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Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Children

by Leah

Jan 24, 2011

For 25 Thoughts for Teachers who have Students Identified as having ODD, click below:

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Self control group for K-2

by monica

Jan 24, 2011

I have a K-2 self- control group. DOes anyone have any ideas about materials and activites for this group??? will run it for 6-8 weeks.

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Leah You may get an idea from the following article. In addition, the Kelly Bear Feelings book helps children develop empathy for others and teaches children positive ways to cope with negative emotions. The Kelly Bear Activity book has 30 reproducible activities with directions. See materials-books for sample pages.

You may also want to use t...See More

Jan 24, 2011

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Vet Counselor On 1/24/11, monica wrote: > I have a K-2 self- control group. DOes anyone have any > ideas about materials and activites for this group??? will > run it for 6-8 weeks.

Why do we need prepackaged materials and activities for a 6-8 week group? Clearly I don't have any but I don't think you need any. These are very young children who...See More

Jan 27, 2011

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5th grade bully group/friendship group

by monica

Jan 24, 2011

Hello,

I am beginning a 5th grade bullying group and how to treat others with respect, any material ideas???? to keep them interested while learning.

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Leah Although my experience is mostly for younger children, my articles are for elementary teachers/counselors.

You MIGHT get some ideas from the following ones: Teaching Children Refusal Skills; 24 Ideas for Instilling Manners in Children; The Essential Skills of Self-control; Assertiveness Training for Children; Cliques and Put-Downs in Elem...See More

Feb 13, 2011

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student safety building plan

by Monica

Jan 24, 2011

We are writing a personal safety plan for our school. Does anyone have a crisis plan that involves what to do in case of child abuse in the school by an employee, bullying, intruder, and harrassment plans. If you do will you email me a copy ? For K-5 or 6-12 or both.

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Dee What state are you in? Most states have guidelines for the safety plans that they recommend. We have several lockdown codes in our school (the state actually just changed it to three different ones). One for if the problem is happening outside the school building, one for inside the building but nothing horribly threatening, and one for a really th...See More

Feb 7, 2011

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monica I am in the state of Missouri... Do you have a copy of your procedures that you can email me??? Thank you for your help.

On 2/07/11, Dee wrote: > What state are you in? Most states have guidelines for the > safety plans that they recommend. We have several lockdown > codes in our school (the state actually just changed it to > ...See More

Feb 7, 2011

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Resources for Teen Suicide

by J

Jan 24, 2011

I am writing a paper on teen suicide for a class I am taking. Does anyone have any suggestions for good resources? I have found a couple of books on Amazon that look good. Does anyone know anything about them? They are:

Adolescent Depression and Suicide: A Comprehensive Empirical Intervention for Prevention and Treatment by John Wodarski <...See More

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Renee On 1/24/11, J wrote: > I am writing a paper on teen suicide for a class I am > taking. Does anyone have any suggestions for good > resources? I have found a couple of books on Amazon that > look good. Does anyone know anything about them? They are: > > Adolescent Depression and Suicide: A Comprehensive > Empirical Intervention ...See More

Feb 5, 2012

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Encourage your faculty and parents to host with AFS this fal

by Dr. Barbara Y. Wills, NCC, LPC

Feb 9, 2011

Thinking About Welcoming a High School AFS Exchange Student?

Now's the time! Sharing daily life with a teenager from another country and culture is a rich and rewarding experience, and it's a wonderful way to bring more understanding into the world. If you've ever thought about welcoming an exchange student into your home and family, now'...See MoreThinking About Welcoming a High School AFS Exchange Student?

Now's the time! Sharing daily life with a teenager from another country and culture is a rich and rewarding experience, and it's a wonderful way to bring more understanding into the world. If you've ever thought about welcoming an exchange student into your home and family, now's the time to learn more. AFS, the leading international high school student exchange program, needs families in our community to host high school students for an academic year or six months.New AFS high school exchange students arrive in August and leave at the end of June.. Applications are already arriving in our regional offices for the fall of 2011.

All kinds of families can host—two-parent households with young children or teenagers, single-parent families, families with adopted children, foster parents, as well as couples and single people who do not have children or who have grown children. One of the most important characteristics of a host family is being eager and excited to share your life and activities while providing the same kind of care, support, and comfort as you would to your own child or family members.

AFS students come from more than 60 countries and represent many different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Local AFS Volunteers enroll students in high school and support students and their families to help both gain the most from their experience. In addition to host families, AFS needs people who are interested in becoming volunteer liaisons to work locally with families and their hosted students.

Anyone interested in learning more about, sending, hosting or volunteering with AFS should visit [link removed].

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About AFS AFS is a worldwide, nonprofit, multicultural organization that has been leading international high school student exchange for more than 60 years. Each year, AFS-USA sends more than 1,400 US students abroad, provides approximately $3 million in scholarships and financial aid, and welcomes 2,500 international high school students who come to study in US high schools and live with host families. More than 6,000 volunteers in the US make the work of AFS possible.

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new motivational story being used by counselors

by Randall B.

Feb 11, 2011

There is a new nine minute animated motivational cartoon, with original music, being used by counselors for their small group instruction time. "Your House of Education" touches on that simple yet profound question, "Where will you live?" (You are building it now!) It is turning on lights in the minds of students all over the world. They love it! C...See More

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Fairness, Equity, and Diversity

by Kat

Feb 13, 2011

lease take a moment to share your ideas or experiences....As counselors, we show we are fair, equitable and diverse in all areas of our program. I would like to hear specific examples of how you do so in small group counseling. Thanks

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Leah You may be interested in the following article that includes 13 activities.

Feb 14, 2011

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Vet Counselor On 2/13/11, Kat wrote: > Please take a moment to share your ideas or > experiences....As counselors, we show we are fair, equitable > and diverse in all areas of our program. I would like to > hear specific examples of how you do so in small group > counseling. Thanks

I think the most telling practice of such is that I don't...See More

Feb 15, 2011

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The Agreement Bridge

by DaveAnimal

Feb 14, 2011

If you haven't used this with severely difficult students, I strongly suggest you give it a look. A really good piece that counselors could really find useful.

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Leah On 2/14/11, DaveAnimal wrote: > If you haven't used this with severely difficult students, > I strongly suggest you give it a look. A really good piece > that counselors could really find useful.

I could not find a link to The Agreement Bridge.

You may also be interested in the following article:

Feb 16, 2011

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Teacher Talk

by Noelle

Feb 16, 2011

I have recently been given a task and was wondering if anyone had some ideas! I have been asked to assist teachers in how to speak appropriately with students. I work at an elementary school and serve grades K-5. I have seen an increase in "talking down" to students, sometimes degrading them in front of others. This has been seen by our administrat...See More

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Sara On 2/16/11, Noelle wrote: > I have recently been given a task and was wondering if > anyone had some ideas! > I have been asked to assist teachers in how to speak > appropriately with students. I work at an elementary school > and serve grades K-5. I have seen an increase in "talking > down" to students, sometimes degrading them i...See More

Feb 17, 2011

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Eve On 2/17/11, Sara wrote: > On 2/16/11, Noelle wrote: >> I have recently been given a task and was wondering if >> anyone had some ideas! >> I have been asked to assist teachers in how to speak >> appropriately with students. I work at an elementary school >> and serve grades K-5. I have seen an increase in "talking &...See MoreOn 2/17/11, Sara wrote: > On 2/16/11, Noelle wrote: >> I have recently been given a task and was wondering if >> anyone had some ideas! >> I have been asked to assist teachers in how to speak >> appropriately with students. I work at an elementary school >> and serve grades K-5. I have seen an increase in "talking >> down" to students, sometimes degrading them in front of >> others. This has been seen by our administration as well. >> When I speak to the grade levels as I have been asked to, I >> would like to have some sort of book or article to >> reference the importance of respect and how we, as >> educators, affect our students with our words. One book I >> see that may be helpful is Teaching with Love and Logic: >> Taking Control of the Classroom. If you know of any >> websites, research, articles, or books that may be helpful, >> I would love to hear!! Thanks- > > > It's interesting. Does the school have any philosophy of > education or a mission statement of any kind? Rather than > draw in an outside book, what about looking to the heart of > the school and what kind of school it wants to be? Wong does > say that more is accomplished in terms of classroom > management but speaking kindly to children. > > Why do your teachers speak that way? Do they speak that way > to each other? Do they speak that way at home to their > families? Is it embedded in their lives or a product of > frustration at school? What is the overall tone of your > school? And how do your parents and the community respond to > the fact that their children are being demeaned at school? > > I'm not a book but common sense suggests that negative > demeaning talk doesn't uplift anyone including the people > saying it. How does your principal speak to the faculty? A > principal can set a good tone - or not. How's overall moral? > > Sorry for the questions but I think there might be some clue > in their answers as to why teachers are speaking this way. Don't apologize for asking your questions. I think your questions are excellent and exactly on point! And I think change towards respect of students will only come from a systemic change in the school's leadership. Eve Ford, joyfulspiritcoaching.co

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