Counselor's Corner
October 2017
What is Happening in the World of Counseling This Month?
Parenting with Love and Logic
Cookies with the Counselor
In their book, Parenting with Love and Logic*, Foster Cline, M.D and Jim Fay, Ph.D. state, “As parents, you have only a few years to prepare your children for a world that requires responsibility and maturity for survival. Responsibility is like anything else – it has to be learned through practice. Effective parenting centers on love: love that is not permissive, love that doesn’t tolerate disrespect, but also love that is powerful enough to allow kids to make mistakes and permit them to live with the consequences of those mistakes.”
Wednesday, Nov 8, 2017, 10:15 AM
Pine Forest Elementary School, West Lake Houston Parkway, Atascocita, TX, United States
Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students)
Comprehensive Counseling Program
What is a comprehensive counseling program?
- Guidance - Classroom lessons with the counselor
- Responsive Services - Individual and small group counseling support
- Individual Planning - 504, behavior plans, goal setting, etc...
- System Support - support to PFE staff and Parents
Adventures in Counseling
All students will have guidance lessons in the new Counseling Corner, Room 101.
I have tons of resources for staff, parents and students!
Send an email to me if you ever have a need for ideas to help you at home with your family!
The Counseling Corner
The Cozy Counseling Corner
Resources and Books for All!
Guidance Lessons
This summer I had the opportunity to facilitate a group of counselors in the creation of a new guidance curriculum for our elementary schools. Our lessons are centered around the concepts highlighted in Paul Tough's book "How Children Succeed":
Optimistic Thinking - Growth Mindset
Self-Management
Relationship Skills
Goal Directed Behavior
Paul Tough's Book
Goal Directed Behavior
Perseverance!
Responsive Services
Fun Activities with the Counselor!
Student Council
No Place for Hate® Crew!
No Place for Hate® helps to create and sustain inclusive school environments where all students feel valued and have the opportunity to succeed by promoting respect for individual differences.
PFE has been named a No Place for Hate® school for five years in a row! (May 2013, May 2014, May 2015, May 2016 and May 2017). In order to once again have this honor, our Student Council Crew will meet with me throughout the year to design and implement specific activities for the entire school that support the No Place for Hate® message!
No Place for Hate® link on Ms. Vandenbrook's Website!
Picnics on the Patio with Lila
Parenting Corner
Anxiety
It is normal for every person to have some amount of anxiety from time to time, but
when anxiety begins affecting your child's school and home functioning, there are
many things you can do to help your child in addition to possibly consulting a mental
health professional.
- Listen to your child's worries and fears and remind them that they are not
alone and that other kids have worries too
Listen to your child's worries and fears and remind them that they are not alone and that other kids have worries too
Help children address their concerns and if they are not realistic, help them to develop an OPTIMISTIC MINDSET by using positive affirmations
Help your child gradually ease into new situations that may cause anxiety and provide encouragement when they are in these situations
Practice relaxing including deep breathing, counting to 10, visualizations (taking a pretend field trip to the relaxing beach or a peaceful meadow), and listening to calming music
Encourage structured play dates or extracurricular activities if your child has an anxious temperament
Promote your child's independence and build on his/her strengths
Stress Management
Just like adults, difficult, anxiety provoking situations can add stress to a child's life. There are many ways you can help your child cope with stressful situations, including:
Practice visualizations (take a pretend field trip to the relaxing beach or a peaceful meadow)
Listen to calming music
Get lots of rest
Eat healthy foods
Drink plenty of water
Use positive self-talk (I can...)
Think positive thoughts
Focus on something good that happened that day
Talking with Older Students about Cyber Safety
Cyber Safety for Older Students
Feeling Puzzled? Looking for ideas to help you at home?
Referrals to See the Counselor
All students have access to the counselor through whole group guidance. In addition to guidance lessons, some students visit with the counselor in small group counseling sessions. Individual students may self-refer to the counselor using individual counselor passes. Teachers and staff may also refer individual students to the counselor.
My Contact Information
Email: jvanden@humbleisd.net
Website: www.humble.k12.tx.us/domain/1363
Location: 19702 West Lake Houston Parkway, Humble, TX, United States
Phone: 281.641.2107
Twitter: @CounselorJenn48