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A Matrix for Measuring Success
Posted by Kat McGrady, ED.D., LCPC, NCC. and Boys Town Press Author on Mar 4th 2025
The Success Nebulous
I am always fascinated by the different ways families define and measure success. Just like the words bat and well, success can carry multiple meanings. For some, it might m
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5 Ways School Counselors, Teachers, and Caregivers Can Help Calm Students’ Anxieties
Posted by Ashley Bartley, M.Ed., NCC, School Counselor and Boys Town Press Author on Mar 4th 2025
Most of us can remember feeling dread in the moments before taking a test, and the fears, self-doubts, and what ifs that flourish in those moments:
What if I get stuck on a question?
What if I don&rs
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KEEPERS: Seven Tips for Strengthening Relationships with Students
Posted by Jeff Tucker, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC, CCMHC, NCSC, Lecturer at Wayne State College on Feb 10th 2025
When it comes to any type of counseling, the strength of the therapeutic relationship is the number one factor that contributes to positive counseling outcomes. Without establishing rapport and a soli
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Teaching Kids How to Be a Great Friend and Have Great Friends
Posted by Jennifer Licate, Boys Town Press Author and School Counselor on Feb 5th 2025
“In order to get a friend, you have to be a friend. Be ready to be a friend.”
This insightful quote from Maya Angelou highlights a valuable truism: The first step to having meaningful and
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The Treasures You Seek
Posted by Gina Prosch, Teacher, Boys Town Press Author, and @ginaproschwrites on Facebook/Instagram on Jan 7th 2025
The week before Christmas, my husband and I filled up our travel mugs with coffee and ventured forth into the dark of night. The classic holiday tunes on the radio, with a little help from our car’s
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Cheers to a Fresh Start: Embracing Progress Over Perfection in the New Year
Posted by Laura Filtnes, Upcoming Boys Town Press Author, School Counselor, and @PawsitiveSchoolCounselor on Facebook/Instagram on Jan 7th 2025
“I’ll start my diet on Monday. I’ll start my
diet this summer. I’ll start my diet in 2025…” Sound familiar?
The start of
a new year is always buzzing with excitement, full of promises of new
beginn
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