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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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Calling All Members of The Tortured Poets Department: The Rise of Mental Health Concerns in Young People (Part 3)
Posted by Kat McGrady, ED.D., LCPC, NCC. and Boys Town Press Author on Nov 19th 2024
Our
previous posts identified factors related to the current mental health crisis
and hinderances to receiving proper treatment. In this final segment of our
series, we will discuss potential steps
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Calling All Members of The Tortured Poets Department: The Rise of Mental Health Concerns in Young People (Part 2)
Posted by Kat McGrady, ED.D., LCPC, NCC. and Boys Town Press Author on Oct 25th 2024
In
the first segment of our series, we identified factors that have impacted the mental
health of young people. Next, we will discuss hinderances to mental health
support for our youth.
A
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