Inside:100 relationship building questions to nurture positive relationships with students so they can feel safe and secure. As a school social worker, there never seems to be enough hours in the day to get everything done. It could be a voice-mail from a parent who needs you to call them ‘asap,’ a teacher wanting to…
Inside: Trauma informed practices to connect with kids and build trust so they can feel connected to the school community and thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Are you struggling to support kids who’ve been through rough times and faced serious challenges? Maybe they seem distant, disrespectful, and have a wall up to keep everyone out….
Inside: Engaging activities to build rapport with kids and teens so that they can feel supported and like a valuable part of the school community After I finish writing my last note for the night, I turn off the lights, slip under the covers, and try desperately to fall asleep. Immediately I’m met with a…
It was the third time this week *Mrs. Smith called to ask for help with *John. I could hear the stress and frustration in her voice and knew she was at her wits end. “Can you puh-lease meet with John?” My chest tightened and my heart started to race. I had just met with John…