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I am in the final phase of my book, Play Therapy for Schools.  It will include:

* anger control
* stress management
* study and organizational skills
* making friends
* communication skills
* lesson plans
* ASCA standards
* collecting and using data

...with using play therapy techniques.  This is play with everyday, familiar games such as

*Don't Break the Ice
* Jenga
* Tumble
* Pick-up sticks
* playing cards
* Barrel of Monkeys
* puppets

...and more!

But I need your help!  I need your feedback and careful eye to critique my writing, tell me what makes sense and what does not, what to add and what to delete.  Please join the Tribe by joining the mailing list at Counselorgames.com.  

The Counselor Tribe will receive a free copy of the completed book!

I look forward to your input, suggestions, and feedback.

I get lots of comments on my logo.  I am having them made into little dangling earrings.  Would you purchase them as earrings or necklace?   The happy boy and girl perfectly display all that counselors do for their students!

Contact me at grace@counselorgames.com



 Anger and Me  is a workbook for students on anger control and management.  It is perfect for individual, small groups, or classroom lessons on anger control.  The workbook is reproducible so you can make as many copies as needed.  Get your copy today!

Anger and Me

Grace Wilhelm is a National Board Certified Counselor with experience in mental health and school counseling.  She enthusiastically presents to counselors, teachers, youth workers, and parents on anger, stress, crises intervention, communication, data, counseling programs, play sessions, and more.  Find out more at counselorgames.com

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Don't Quit - Using Poetry or Journaling to Stay Motivated

Poetry

            Writing or reading poetry is a favorite activity for many students.  Writing down our thoughts and feelings help us cope with the daily pressures and conflicts in life.  Sometimes writing poetry or keeping a journal helps us to think through our thoughts.  Here is a favorite poem. 

Don’t Quit

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,

When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill,

When the funds are low, and the debts are high,

And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,

When care is pressing you down a bit,

Rest if you must, but don’t you quit.

Life is strange with its twists and turns,

As every one of us sometimes learns,

And many a failure turns about,

When he might have won had he stuck it out.

Don’t give up though the pace seems slow,

You may succeed with another blow.

Success is failure turned inside out,

The sliver lining of the cloud of doubt,

And you can never tell how close you are,

It may seem near when it seems so far.

So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit,

It’s when things seem worse that you must not quit.

-Author Unknown

Encourage your students to keep a journal throughout the school year.  It helps them with their thoughts, clarity, and sorting things out before they say them out loud.  Some students will allow you to read their journal.  For others, it will be strictly private.  All students should be encouraged to have someone to talk to during the school year. They should know they can always come to you for an ear or support!

Check out www.counselorgames.com

Get your small group on!  Discover new ways to use play therapy techniques to teach students about stress management, anger control, study skills and more!

Purchase DVDs that show demonstrations of play therapy techniques using everyday games and toys such as Barrel of Monkeys, Don't Break the Ice, Topple and Pick Up Sticks! 

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