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Middle School Counselor

Montvale, NJ
Joined October 2016
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8 Ways to Bolster Executive Function in Teens and Tweens | Edutopia ⁦@edutopia⁩ edutopia.org/article/8-ways-…
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Don’t give up, you have come so far!
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Don’t let other people’s negativity stop you from doing the things that you enjoy. It is ok to put your own happiness first.
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Dr. Gholdy Muhammad "if our teachers aren't joyful then how can our students be joyful? #LitCC2021
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Sometimes we need to take a breath and refocus
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RT @janalvesbarbosa With Stress in #Schools Increasing, Simple Strategies to Stay Calm. @edutopia edut.to/39kKSrN #sel
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“Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it.” –Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Happy birthday, #MLK. 🖤🖤🖤
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If you’ve been feeling #anxious or #stressed about #COVID19 lately, it's okay. Consider visiting our “Emotional Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Outbreak” page for some resources to help you cope during this time. bit.ly/37YIiWL
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Use Music To Soothe Your Soul. #musictherapy #mentalhealth
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"You must not be bitter. Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. It doesn’t do anything to the object of its displeasure. So use that anger, yes. You write it. You paint it. You dance it. You march it. You vote it." #MayaAngelou
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Observe, breathe, pause, reflect, love
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With the start of a new academic year and the start of remote learning for some schools, it is now more important than ever to teach students how to interact online to help ensure a good experience. Click on the link below to learn more edutopia.org/article/establi…
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Family: Being truthful about the state of our nation and world does not = losing hope. Hope sees truth and still believes in better; and is willing to strategize and work for it. That which dismisses or does not seek truth, but says "It will be okay” is naivete, not hope.
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COVID-19 can trigger fears and intensify existing mental illnesses. bit.ly/3io5IZE
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Trying something new and sticking with it can be quite a challenge... imagine how kids feel! Check out my latest post for 5 Tips to Help Kids (and adults) Conquer Excuses. #learngrowinspire freetobemindful.com/counselo…
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Teen activist Marley Dias (@iammarleydias) is the founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks. She made a book list for TIME for Kids readers of all ages. It features inclusive, anti-racist reading recommendations. Check it out here: ti.me/3dOzWSv
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May we strive to raise our kids to be open minded, respectful, and to truly strive for the freedom of all. Hope you have a safe #FourthofJuly #HappyIndependenceDay #LearnGrowInspire
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Counselors have the responsibility to educate themselves in efforts to properly advocate for all who are underrepresented. After all, we’re #AgentsofChange. Great article! #PrideMonth #LearnGrowInspire
School counselors are uniquely positioned to address myths about LGBTQ youth, to advocate for these students, and to effect change. #CounselorsHelp #PrideMonth bit.ly/2Z9pqjg