Resources for Counselors

• Education World. The School Counselors' section of this site has hundreds of articles and resources covering such critical topics as dealing with grief and loss, suicide prevention, depression, and fostering self-esteem.
• In the Mix. This PBS-sponsored web site for educators features lesson plans and discussion guides for a variety of health and fitness subjects, including anger management, drug and alcohol abuse (including a lesson designed to help teens interpret alcohol advertising messages), depression, and self-image. (typically designed for middle and high school students).
• PBS Authur Series-Dealing with Feelings (PDF File)
  Activities and tips to help kids learn to label their feelings and express them in appropriate ways.
• Do to learn. A great resource for teaching social skills. Contains an interactive animated web-based game for learning to read facial expression.
• Self-Science The social skills curriculum site with lesson plans.
• Suicide Awareness Voices of Education. Among this site's many resources is a thoughtful "Guide for Young People" on depression--its causes and the importance of seeking adult help for friends and classmates.
• Blueprints for Violence Prevention. This interactive Web site features detailed information on model programs for violence prevention, including school-based programs that focus on bullying prevention, classroom-based SEL curriculum, and more.
• Don't Laugh at Me. Resources for counselors for bullying prevention.
• Acts of Kindness. The Random Acts of Kindness™ Foundation inspires people to practice kindness and to "pass it on" to others. The website provides free educational and community ideas, guidance and other resources.