school counseling with heart

School Counseling with heART

Sara Beckman, Ed.S – NBCTSchool Counselor

Dutch Fork Elementary School803.476.3912

sbeckman@lexrich5.org

Thank you for choosing this session!

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A little bit of background…

It all happens here!

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Why Use Art Strategies?

Form of self-expression/Release of emotion

Creates positive atmosphere and sense of acceptance

Stimulates conversation and discussion, which expands feelings vocabulary and

self-awarenessBuilds confidence & sense of

accomplishmentProvides counselor with deeper

awareness of student thinking and perception

Method of documentation for individual and group sessions

….and a few words of caution….

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Family Drawings: Heidi

1st Grade VSP* Groups

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Family Drawings: Nicholas

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Resource for Developmental Stages Year by Year

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Six Degrees of ConnectionStudent draws pictures of six people with

whom he/she feels a connection.

Questions to consider:What do you like/dislike about…?Is this a positive or negative connection? What do you do together?Three pluses and a minusNotice who is not included in the connections.

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Animal Drawings: Grant

Animal Drawings: Jillian

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Animal Drawings: Julia

Animal Drawings: Trinity

Animal Drawings: DaShaun’s Art

Heartfelt Feelings

Oh, The Feelings You Feel!

Hand Tracings: Dalton

Hand Tracings: Jaylen

Hand TracingsName 5 things :

• you like about yourself• you wish people knew about you• you wish you could tell your teacher/parent• you miss about …• steps to reaching your goal

Other ideas:Represent the past on your left hand/future goals on your rightRelationships (each person completes a hand about the other)– friend/friend, teacher/student

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What’s on Your Mind? collage

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How Do You Doodle?

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Paint Chip Strips

ScalingEmotional VocabularyCheck-in/Check-outTask check-list/Desk reminderSocial skills remindersCoping skills strategiesDiversity lessons

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Self-Portraits and Positive Self-Talk

*Requires multiple sessions…After reading the book, share YouTube tutorial on how to draw self-portraits.Complete drawings. Add tags to describe positive personal traits, behaviors and strengths.

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Ice Breakers

45-Second Name TagMe Bags/Me Boxes

3 Circles4 Squares

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4 Squares Icebreaker

4 Squares Icebreaker

Identifying Feelings: Anger Masks

Little Box of Hope

Little Box of Hope - Landyn

Mandalas

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Mandalas for Beginners

Mandalas with Self-Rating Scales

Mandalas – Additional UsesRewards – initials to color, bookmarks,

door hangersCooperative group – everyone colors a

piece of the puzzle

Rainbows from RaincloudsPersonal Strengths/Coping Skills

Rough Spot/Soft LandingRx for Friendship Problems

Frustration Situation

Internal Dialogue/Positive Self-Talk

Frustration Situation

For Further Exploration