Best Blogs for School Counselors!

Masters Degree has made our lives easier! They have named the 50 top blogs for school counselors! Visit the following site to find out more: http://www.mastersdegree.net/blog/2010/50-best-blogs-for-school-counselors/

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Skimming news stories and headlines related to your industry is easier if you visit these blogs.

1. ASCA Scene: You'll have to become a member with the American School Counselor Association website in order to view their blog that fuels discussion about policies, tips, and more. Recommended Posts: From the discussion board:Graduate Student – Tips for Portfolio and Compassion
2. SU School Counseling Program Blog: Although this blog is filled with personal stories and news relating to Suffolk University's school counseling program, school counselors at the university level and below will find inspiring testimonials about working in the industry and reaching out to students. Recommended Posts:Proposal for Graduate Certificate in College Admission Counseling andRemember the SATs?
3. Ohio School Counselor Association Blog: There's a lot of Ohio-focused news on this blog, but also good tips and information about school counseling in general. Recommended Posts: Free Cyber-Bullying Resources from Federal Trade Commission and Registration Open for 2nd Annual International Conference for Educators to Support LGBTGIA Youth
4. FSCA Blog: The news blog for the Florida School Counselor Association archives headlines about new initiatives, policy and legislation, and ideas for activities you can bring to your school. Recommended Posts: NSCH 2007 Mental Emotional Well-Being of Children Chartbook and Teen Dating Violence and Abuse Policy Requirements
5. My.Counseling.org: The American Counseling Association Weblog is full of thoughtful, helpful posts from counselors writing to help other counselors. Recommended Posts: One Approach to Helping Young Girls Today and Coaching and Attention Deficit Disorder
6. The School Counseling Guide: This blog, organized like a social message feed, tackles school counseling topics in five major categories: academic, career, emotional, personal and social, and is written by school counselors. Recommended Posts: Study Skills Group Agenda and Assessing Threats of School Violence: Implications for Counselor

Fantastic Blog #2: School Counselor Blog

Danielle is a K-12 school counselor, who, like me, has tried to pull some resources together to help school counselors. Check her out to see a video on how to use a pool noodle as a stress-relief tool, career resources, and more!

Fantastic Blog #1: Books that Heal Kids

Fantastic Blog to check out: http://booksthathealkids.blogspot.com/

This is written by an elementary school counselor and ASCA member. She posts about different books she uses in bibliocounseling in her work as a school counselor. Wonderful resource if you're looking for books to use in your internship or work. Great character education resource.