What is Comprehensive School Counseling?

Many people think of School Counselors as "guidance counselors" who help students transition to college and careers after they graduate.  Here's a great video that explains the purpose and goals of a comprehensive school counseling program! 

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Why Elementary School Counselors?

10 Tips to Parent Your Anxious Child

​Excellent book recommendations, sorted by topic:
www.booksthathealkids.blogspot.com 

An author of counseling-based books for kids:
www.juliacookonline.com

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Books

  • Today I Feel Silly by Jamie Lee Curtis (Emotions)
  • My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss (Emotions)
  • In My Heart by Jo Witek (Emotions)
  • Soda Pop Head by Julia Cook (Anger/Emotional Control)
  • Zach Gets Frustrated by William Mulcahy (Anger/Emotional Control)
  • Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun by Maria Dismondy (Self-Esteem)
  • I'm Gonna Like Me by Jamie Lee Curtis (Self-Esteem)
  • Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes (Anxiety)
  • Wilma Jean the Worry Machine by Julia Cook (Anxiety)