school counseling with heart
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School Counseling with heART
Sara Beckman, Ed.S – NBCTSchool Counselor
Dutch Fork Elementary School803.476.3912
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