Power Words: Promoting strength and positivity in young peoples lives.

Hello visitors,

I hope everyone is having a happy holidays so far.

Many thoughts and ideas sometimes come to me through reflections and dreams. During a recent night, an idea involving "power words" came to mind. Examples of such power words include:

1. kind
2. strong
3. inspirational
4. positive
5. creative
6. brave
7. determined
8. happy
9. healthy
10. radiant

The list is endless and usually includes words that address strength and health in an individual's life. In a group counseling setting, the counselor can begin by asking each student, "What's your power word for this week?" or "I have a power word for you and it's (insert power word). How can you be ___________this week?" or What is something you did that shows you were ______________this week?

This helps to generate conversation and establish rapport with young people both on an individual or group setting. Give it a try and leave your comments below.

Happy Holidays :)

Season's Greetings from our Counselling Corner.

Dear Parents and Guardians, 

            We hope that the first term of your child’s academic year has been both academically and socially enriching. Also, thank you to everyone who has welcomed me to Mountain Meadows as this year’s practicum counsellor.

            For the December issue of our newsletter, David and I would like to focus on helping kids to foster their skills in empathic awareness. As a result, we are presenting the condensed version of the Random Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar. Here are some ideas:

1.     Feed the Birds

2.    Give a compliment to a friend

3.    Donate a book to a library

4.    Bring cookies to the police of fire station

5.    Bring supplies to the SPCA shelter

6.    Leave a happy note for someone to find

7.    And my personal favorite….make a friendship bracelet for a friend.

There are so many more ideas. We hope that you, as a parent community, will help your children foster their social and emotional growth by teaching them to think and care for others this Christmas.

                                                                        Happy Holidays!

                                                                        Counsellor David & Counsellor Clara