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Lost and Found

5/21/2013

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The past few weeks have been filled with meetings, planned and unplanned counseling sessions, programs, lessons, crisis response, and paperwork. I could REALLY relate to the "Extreme School Counseling" post at School Counseling by Heart. Oh, and I'm in another play, a previous play was invited to a regional community theatre competition (cue extra rehearsals), and I have been helping out with Camp Quality Ohio's recruitment efforts. Literally every minute of my life has been scheduled, leaving very little time and energy for blogging.

While my body and mind may be screaming, "What are you doing?!", my heart is certainly appreciating and cherishing all of the positive experiences I've been given.

I think it's important to create a life outside of school counseling. I know if I let myself, I would submit to every irrational thought and urge. I would spend too many hours working and critiquing and "perfecting," since I can't officially "close the book" on my day - there's always more to do. While my extracurricular activities may seem exhausting, they have truly saved me from myself. I have new friends and new ways to challenge my mind. When I'm having a horrible work day, I can recover through other creative outlets. I feel like I'm expanding my impact on the world, leaving me feeling hopeful and rejuvenated - I have more opportunities to feel like I'm a meaningful part of history, however small that impact may be. I cannot stress that enough. It's important to feel like we have a purpose. Otherwise, we fall into a dark pit, which is certainly not where I'd like to be.

Anyway, just wanted to give you an update on my life. I hope to post more about my current show, Impossible Marriage, soon. Oh, and I guess I could post school counseling resources too! ;)
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Book Review: Lucy Practices a Lockdown

5/6/2013

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I think we can all agree that this school year has been a challenge, particularly when it came to scary events (i.e. Sandy Hook) and scary rumors (i.e. the world ending in 2012). During these moments of fear and concern, parents, teachers, and students flood our offices with questions: How should I address this with my students? Should I even bring it up? Am I safe? Our job is to provide answers and resources, but even we need help sometimes.

Lucy Practices a Lockdown: Preparing Young Students for School Lockdowns is an excellent resource for school counselors. This book provides developmentally-appropriate answers and explanations for our youngest students, which is often the age group adults feel most uncomfortable and uncertain talking to.
In addition to the great content, author Gretchen Panicucci (licensed professional counselor, national certified counselor, and licensed school counselor) included follow-up discussion questions, a parent letter, and a student worksheet.

This is a must-have book for school counselors and elementary school teachers. I HIGHLY recommend it!

Are you an author? Do you have a book that you would like me to review on my blog? If so, contact me at marissa@elementaryschoolcounseling.org. I'd be happy to check out your work and spread the word to my readers.
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    My name is Marissa Rex and I am a 1st Grade teacher and an elementary school counselor from Ohio. I hope you enjoy my site!

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