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The Vulnerability of School Counseling: How Life’s Tragedies Shape and Refine Our Work
School Counseling can feel like a daily grind—overwhelming, chaotic, and exhausting—but also incredibly rewarding. We’re in a unique position that very few truly understand, constantly pulled in every direction. As natural givers, we pour ourselves into our students, as well as our loved ones at home, but with the candle burning at both ends, burnout can seem inevitable. As counselors, we face some of the most challenging experiences not only at work, but at home as well. Join Loren for an eye-opening experience on the transformative power of vulnerability and discover how to reignite your passion and elevate both your professional and personal life.
Groups, Groups, Groups!!! The Key to Comprehensive School Counseling!
Counseling Groups are the most effective way of providing our services to the maximum number of students every week, yet there are many counselors, especially at the high school level, who miss the opportunity to implement them regularly (or at all). What prevents you from providing groups? Time? Preparation? Fear? Whatever has been your barrier, let’s break through that today! Join Dr. Dittmar to learn how you can maximize your effectiveness!
A Song for You: The Crucial Roles of Counselors in School Mental Health
The impact of the pandemic is ongoing and our students (and families) need more support for their mental health than ever before. Attendees who are willing to dig deep, and possibly get a bit emotional, are invited to join this session to engage in a valuable discussion about the school counselor’s leading role in these preventative efforts, by exploring current research and best practices.
Lean Into The Discomfort: Seeing Students Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
School Mental Health has become a high priority in society, and the opportunity for School Counselors to lead the way has emerged! Our students need increasing support from a lens that is deeply attuned to the emotional challenges they face. This Trauma-Informed lens can be taught, strengthened, and shared. Join this session to learn how you can train all staff to go beyond the surface and truly see each child from a magnified empathic lens.
Your Mental Health Matters: Modeling What You Teach!
As School Counselors, we are often pulled in a million directions at once, and it’s so easy to get into the habit of giving more than humanly possible. If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and need to develop better balance, join Dr. Dittmar in this interactive session about modeling the things we teach our students: boundaries, self-care, and optimism. And discover how to sustain this throughout the years of your career.
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