4 Small Groups to Start at the Beginning of the School Year

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In this episode,I am sharing four back-to-school small group ideas to help students transition into the new school year, including groups for new students, friendship skills, self-control, and goal setting. I'll also give you the inside scoop on my IMPACT school counselor membership.

Some highlights from this episode:

• How to use a "New Students Friendship Group" to help ease the transition for students new to the school.

•  Using a "Friendship Group" for younger students (K-2) to learn essential social skills and conflict resolution.

• Learning the importance of a "Self-Control Group" to teach impulse control strategies and help students recognize signs of anger and frustration.

• Utilizing A "Goal Setting Group" can support students in setting and achieving their academic and personal goals for the new school year.

• A dive into IMPACT membership program offers school counselors access to a wealth of resources, trainings, and a collaborative community to help them thrive.

 If you're a school counselor looking for practical, ready-to-use resources and a supportive community, be sure to check out IMPACT! TUNE IN FOR A SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE! 

Resources mentioned:

• 30-60-90 Day Plan

• Free EDITABLE Year Long Curriculum Map!

• Join my school counselor membership IMPACT here!

• Friendship Group for New Students - Growing Friends Counseling Group

• Friendship Counseling Group - Blooming Friendships Small Group

• Self-Control Counseling Group Wiggle Worms, Impulse Control, Behavior Management

• Self-Control School Counseling Group: Develop Self-Control Accountability Habits

• Goal Setting and Intrinsic Motivation Growth Mindset School Counseling Group

• Study Skills Small Group | Test Taking, Executive Functioning & Managing Anxiety

• https://shop.brightfutures-counseling.com/products/executive-functioning-and-study-skills-counseling-group-small-group-sel

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School Counseling Simplified is a podcast offering easy to implement strategies for busy school counselors. The host, Rachel Davis from Bright Futures Counseling, shares tips and tricks she has learned from her years of experience as a school counselor both in the US and at an international school in Costa Rica.

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