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This must have been difficult to work with.  Even though we are there to help, it's such a serious situation that we can't help but feel emotions ourselves.
JR

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I'm so glad the classroom guidance lesson went well, even though you didn't have much time to plan.  Sounds like you are becoming a "pro" at classroom guidance!
JR

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I could definitely relate to your "sad" post. I have a few students who fall into this category as well. The social worker and I also put together monthly hygiene bags for these students.  I think that it's amazing that you were able to put this together for your student!
-Amber

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My administrators have given me so much busy "secretary" work that I have had little time to provide direct services.

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I received four hugs today. These hugs are small reassurances that I'm making a difference.

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I had a student this week who attempted suicide at school. She took 6,000 mg of advil. Once staff was aware of the situation, that student was brought to me. She stayed with me for hours while waiting for her parents to come get her. We discussed her life/feelings.

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I felt the same way when I began my first group on my own a few weeks ago.  I'm sure you did a great job with the group!
-Margot

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That is awesome Kristen! I bet that was so exciting to hear the news!
-Margot

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Last week we had a student who had begun to have a bad smell so the teacher referred her to the counselor. My supervisor spoke to her and discovered that her family didn't have money for soap. The next day my supervisor and I put together bags of powdered detergent for her clothes and bars of soap to give to her.

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I last minute had to teach guidance lesson that I did not get the chance to prepare for like I usually do before a lesson. I was nervous at first but the lesson went well and the students learned a lot and enjoyed it!

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I helped a student work through her problem and at the end of the session she gave me a hug. It made me feel happy that I was there to support her when she needed it.

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This is a true sign that you are certainly making a difference.
JR

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Please, please, please find time to take care of you. "Making it work" "So tired by the end of the week"
These are signs of early counselor "burn out."
JR

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You sure can say that again!  BUT, great job advocating for your students, even when it gets difficult.
JR

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It must be tough to hear such sad stories about teenagers.  Wonder how your school can help them with their personal/social development
JR

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I had a teacher's workday so I got a chance to plan my weeks and get my groups together so that we can start meeting this week.

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My students have been coming by my classroom in the mornings to give me hugs.

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I feel overwhelmed trying to keep up with everything going on at both schools and teach classes. So far I've been making it work but I'm so tired by the end of the week.

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I am glad you got to share a great moment with a student. It is exciting when you get into the college you are striving for.  I felt a little annoyed as well this past week. It is hard when parents do not see what their child really wants.
-- Alysia

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Sounds like you have had an interesting week. It can always be nerve-wrecking when you're running your own small group but, I hope it went smoothly. Also,  those random compliments are always the boost we need to make it through our days. Lastly, I can relate to the feeling of talking to a wall.
--- Kristen

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I met a parent this week who was forcing her child into taking FTCC classes but, it was clear the child didn't want too. She literally cried after the mom left but, was too scared to tell her mom no. She just didn't feel she was ready, but the mom wasn't trying to hear it.

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I sat through 5 registrations in one day and each student were very opened about their past, some were heart-wrenching to listen too

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This student got into their dream school and I was excited for her, she even asked for me to share my college experiences

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I had a teacher tell me I was awesome and sometimes that is the boost you need to keep your day going.

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I felt frustrated when I was trying to advocate for the student to a teacher and the teacher did not seem to care. It is hard to talk to some people when they are stuck in their ways.

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I felt anxious this past week as I was about to start my girls group. I always do the lessons but this was my first time being alone without my supervisor. These girls can be a handful and I just wanted everything to go right.

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