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How I Use a Light Table as a School Counselor and a Mom

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When you walk into my counseling office—or my home—you might see something softly glowing in the background: a light table. At first, it may seem like just a fun visual toy. But over the past few years, it has become one of the most loved, versatile, and calming tools in both my work as a school counselor and in my parenting life.

Light tables are often thought of as classroom extras or preschool playroom staples, but when used with intention, they become so much more. I use them for emotional regulation, sensory exploration, quiet play, and even social-emotional learning prompts.

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Creating Calmer Counseling Spaces: How Air Quality Impacts Mental Health

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In today’s fast-paced world, the quality of the air we breathe plays a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. For therapists and counselors, maintaining an environment that supports mental clarity and emotional balance is essential—not only for themselves but also for their clients. One often overlooked yet highly effective solution to enhancing the therapeutic space is the installation of high-quality air filters.

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Easy DIY Therapy Tools You Can Make on a Budget: A Guide for New Counselors

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Starting your career as a counselor can be both exciting and challenging. One of the biggest hurdles new counselors face is building their toolkit of effective resources, especially when there’s not a large budget to work with. But here’s the good news: you don’t need a lot of money to create impactful, hands-on tools that

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5 Essential Counselling Tools Every Therapist Needs in Their Office

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The Power of the Right Counselling Tools Imagine this: A new client steps into your therapy office, nervous and unsure. As they settle into the chair, their eyes wander over a cozy, thoughtfully arranged space—soft lighting, a small grounding stone on the table, a deck of colorful therapy cards nearby. The environment itself feels like

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The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique: A Simple Trick to Calm Racing Thoughts

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We all experience moments when our minds feel like they’re spinning out of control—when anxiety, stress, or overwhelming emotions take over. In these times, we need something simple and effective to bring us back to the present moment, helping us regain focus and calm. One powerful technique that can quickly ground you is the 5-4-3-2-1

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AI-Powered Strategies For Maximum Efficiency For Therapists & Coaches

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Imagine cutting down your workday to just two hours while still maintaining quality client care, managing admin tasks efficiently, and even growing your practice. While this may sound too good to be true, AI-powered tools can help therapists and coaches streamline repetitive tasks, improve productivity, and free up mental energy for what truly matters—helping clients.

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How Therapists Can Use AI for Psychoeducation & Mental Health Awareness

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As therapists, one of our most powerful tools isn’t just what we say in the room—it’s what we teach. Psychoeducation helps clients understand their symptoms, normalize their experiences, and build the skills they need for real, lasting change. But creating high-quality educational content—like handouts, blog posts, or social media visuals—takes time many of us simply don’t have.

That’s where AI, including tools like ChatGPT, can become a helpful ally.

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How to Create and Use the “We Can Feel Both” Worksheet

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Mixed emotions can feel confusing, especially for children. Imagine feeling excited about a new school year while also feeling nervous about meeting new classmates. This is where the “We Can Feel Both” worksheet comes in—a creative and interactive tool to help kids understand and embrace their emotional complexity. Let’s dive into how to create this

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Colorful emotion worksheets for kids surrounded by crayons, stickers, and playful learning tools on a sunny classroom or home therapy table.

5 Worksheet Ideas to Help Kids Learn About Emotions

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Helping kids identify, understand, and express their emotions is essential for their emotional and social development. Worksheets can make this process engaging, interactive, and creative. Here are five worksheet ideas, along with detailed instructions on how you can create them yourself at home or in the classroom. Why These Activities Are Important for Children Emotional

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5 Powerful ChatGPT Prompts for Social Workers to Find Resources

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As a social worker, finding the right resources for your clients and practice can feel overwhelming. With so many tools, techniques, and materials available, it can be hard to know where to start. Luckily, AI-powered tools like ChatGPT can streamline the process and help you uncover valuable resources tailored to your work. Here are five

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