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WHY BEING THE BUILDING ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR IS PROBLEMATIC
Preserving the Integrity of Our Role During Testing SeasonAs we move into the spring testing season, school counselors find themselves ...
LOVE BEYOND LOSS: A PART OF ME FOREVER
Love is when two hearts stop beating but two people die. These words resonate deeply as I reflect on my marriage vows:
"I, Susa...
THE COURAGE OF GRIEF: SHOWING UP WHEN IT FEELS IMPOSSIBLE
This concept is especially true in the early days of loss, when even the smallest tasks feel monumental. Yet, it’s in these moments of ...
LOVE AND HEALING: HONORING MEMORIES THROUGH GROWTH
These words echo the depth of love I will always feel for Bob and those I’ve lost. The love remains even as I work toward healing, and ...
Using Sensory Paths to Support Student Well-Being
INCORPORATING WHAT MAY BE A NEW TOOL
School counselors play a vital role in the emotional, social, and behavioral development of stude...
GRIEF: THE PRICE OF LOVE
When we love deeply, we grieve deeply, because the two are inherently connected. Grief never truly ends, but it does change. It evolves...
CELEBRATING PI DAY WITHOUT HIM: FINDING SWEETNESS IN THE BITTERSWEET
March 14, Pi Day, is such a fun day of the year. As a former math teacher, I’ve always loved all things math, and Pi Day was a perfect ...
THE ENDLESS SEARCH FOR LOST LOVE
Love is Infinite!
In grief counseling, we learn that preschoolers, particularly children between the ages of 3 and 5, display searchin...
THE DEEP CONNECTION BETWEEN LENT & GRIEF: WALKING THROUGH THE WILDERNESS
Lent is often described as a journey — a season of reflection, repentance, and surrender. It is a time when we slow down, strip away di...
FINDING JOY IN THE MOURNING: CELEBRATING MARDI GRAS WHILE GRIEVING
Mardi Gras — or Fat Tuesday— is a time of vibrant colors, joyous parades, and community celebration. It’s a season known for feasting,...