Guidance Lessons

It is the job of a guidance counselor to aid students in social/emotional, academic, and career development.  The items below are aids used in my lessons to help students expand comprehension of these concepts.  Talking with your student(s) about concepts outside of school helps solidify there importance.

Fair vs. Equal

This is a great representation when you are discussing with your child the difference between fair and equal!  This is a visual representation, helps explain that what is fair is not always equal! 

This month, we are discussing Empowerment.
Please check it out & believe in yourself! Help others feel capable!

Always has released a new campaign to empower females!  This video really  reflects on how society is moving away from stereotypes and developed an understanding of differences.  It is so inspiring, to see the way the youngest generation has not learned the stereotype "like a girl" to have the same connotation or meaning that previous generations have.   I love this video and plan on discussing it during guidance.  It will be interesting to see what the younger grades think versus the upper levels.  Last year, we discussed stereotypes and traditional gender roles.  I found it amazing that students did not associate roles of jobs or careers with specific genders!  It just shows how much young minds learn and it is impressive to think of the changes that have occurred over time!

This video was created by Dove.  This video  has many messages that appeals each individual differently.  It is a great tool for many reasons.  I like to invite the students to reflect on how constant negative comments, thoughts, and opinion push us to believe things that are not necessarily true.  After watching, we think about positive attributes and work to over come anything we struggle with. 

SAFE AND SOBER

Research shows that parents are the #1 influence on whether or not their teens will choose to drink alcohol."

This video link focuses on the effect of alcohol on brain development.  According to Missouri Safe & Sober, "research shows that parents are the #1 influence on whether or not their teens will choose to drink alcohol."   To find more resources on how to talk to your teen, please visit The Missouri Safe and Sober Parent Guide.