2016 Middle Level Session Conference Packet
**For the conference powerpoint presentation, please log in to the VSCA Membership Portal.**
Former Middle Level VP, Marsha Rutledge sent me materials for her conference session to add to our blog! THANKS MARSHA!
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NEW YEAR!: Set GOALS for Counselor Wellness (Promoting Self Care!)
Below are some awesome resource for promoting counselor self-care and educating your faculty/ school staff about self- care as well!
http://counselorwellness.com/wellness_practices.html
http://ct.counseling.org/2011/01/taking-care-of-yourself-as-a-counselor/
http://www.creating-joy.com/taskforce/tf_wellness_strategies.htm
Great Presentation of Wellness by Northwest Missouri State University
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Middle School Back to School Resources
Click HERE to view a printable version of MS Back to School Resources!
- http://schoolcounselor.org/parents-public/back-to-school-tips
- http://www.schoolcounselor.org/school-counselors-members/professional-development/2015-webinar-series/learn-more/back-to-school-resources
- http://jyjoynercounselor.blogspot.com/2015/05/free-school-counselor-printables.html
- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:School%20Counseling
- http://www.thehelpfulcounselor.com/back-to-school-open-house-meet-the-school-counselor-poster/
- http://savvyschoolcounselor.com/school-counseling-app-decide-now/
- http://savvyschoolcounselor.com/meet-the-school-counselor-ideas/
- http://savvyschoolcounselor.com/great-ipad-app-for-school-counselors/
- http://savvyschoolcounselor.com/flow-a-brain-break-by-gonoodle/
- http://schoolcounselor.org/school-counselors-members/professional-development/2015-webinar-series/webinar-learn-more-pages/creative-counseling-techniques-for-working-with-di
VSCA 2015 Resource List (NEW!)
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CLASSROOM COUNSELING:
Personal/ Social
- ASCA Stressbusters 101 Lesson Plan
- Anxiety and Stress Relief Activities
- *The companion powerpoint presentation for this lesson is available in “members only” section/ portal of the VSCA website!
- Are you a member? VSCA Membership Portal
- Not a member? JOIN VSCA NOW!
Academic
- YOU GOT SKILLZ TOP 5 Lesson Plan *Scroll down to find “Tip Sheets” to reinforce concepts from this lesson!
- ACADEMIC SKILLZ SELF- ASSESSMENT
- *The companion powerpoint presentation for this lesson is available in “members only” section/ portal of the VSCA website!
- Are you a member? VSCA Membership Portal
- Not a member? JOIN VSCA NOW!
Career
GREAT College Writing Prompts from Virginia Career View: Career Writer Write about College (New!)
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GROUP COUNSELING:
GURL 2 GURL Group Plans (NEW!)
Greatness Using Real Lessons is an empowerment group for upper elementary/ middle school girls that focuses on self-esteem, relational aggression, bullying awareness, friendship and confidence.
Aspire Academic & Study Skills Group Plans (NEW!)
(Handouts for each session are below. These are easily organized to help with execution and efficiency!)
- Session 1 Intro Goal Wkst (Activity)
- Session 2 GoalSettingWorksheet (Activity)
- Session 3 Procrastinate No More (Activity)
- Session 4 Manage Your Time in Middle School (Activity)
- Session 5 Are you Notorious (Opening)
- Session 5 Homework Checklist (Packet. Sheet 1. Side 2)
- Session 5 Homework Hints (Activity)
- Session 5 Study Session Middle School (Packet.Sheet 1 Side 1)
- Session 5 Test Taking Strategies Group (Packet. Sheet 2.Side 1)
- Session 5 Test Taking Tips Group (Packet. Sheet 2. Side 2)
- SmallGroupCounselingJournal-All Sessions
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INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING:
Personal/ Social
- Anxiety and Stress Relief Activities
- HOW TO PUT OUT A FIRE TECHNIQUE (NEW!)
- CTRL ALT DEL PosterVSCA 2015 (NEW!)
- ENVY Poem (Girl/ Young Women’s Empowerment) (NEW!)
Career
ACP Toolkit from VA Career View (NEW!)
Academic
Academic “Self Help”/ Tip Sheets
College Trip Planning Resources (NEW!)
Prep Activities:
GOT SOME GREAT RESOURCES YOU WOULD BE WILLING TO SHARE?:
Please e-mail them to vscamiddlevp@gmail.com
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