Virtual Collaborative Workshop Series
Running Effective Parent Workshops
Date: October 23, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM
Managing Worry in Elementary Students: Five Essential Sessions
Date: November 6, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM
Workshop Description
In this presentation, learn about boosting parent participation and engagement in counselor-facilitated workshops. Discover effective structures and topics to maximize authentic partnerships between families and the school.
Workshop Description
In this presentation, understand the approach and content of five initial sessions for elementary students grappling with anxiety. Learn about session structure, specific outcomes and how to determine when a referral is needed.
About the Speaker
Kelli Holm has been a dedicated professional in international education for 22 years, working in IB schools across Europe, Asia, and Africa. She has also served as CASEL’s first Global SEL Practice Specialist. Throughout her career, Kelli has held various roles, including primary classroom teacher, curriculum coordinator, and school counselor.
In 2020, Kelli founded Boldenbrave, a consultancy focused on child protection and the foundations of social and emotional well-being for international schools. Boldenbrave expanded its services to include individual and group counseling for students, as well as coaching and support for international families.
Learn more about Kelli: https://boldenbrave.com/
Little Listeners, Big Lessons: Storytelling Strategies for School Counselors
Date: October 24, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM
Team Talks: Honing Emotional Skills in ES Students via Small Group Counseling
Date: November 7, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM
Workshop Description
In this workshop I will share why storytelling and metaphors are such powerful teaching tools in teaching SEL skills, and I will share techniques for creating new stories. I will share a few of my best stories and metaphors that have effectively communicated complex SEL concepts to elementary-aged students and open the discussion for others to share stories or complexities that we as a group could brainstorm a metaphor or story to help them in their practice. By exchanging their most effective stories, participants may inspire each other and expand their toolkit for teaching SEL. This collaboration aims to foster a community of practice that enriches the participants’ approaches to educating and supporting their students.
Workshop Description
This workshop will offer a guide on designing and facilitating effective group counseling sessions in elementary schools, aimed at fostering Social Emotional Learning (SEL) competencies aligned with the ISCA Student Standards. Counselors will learn how to strategically recruit students and engage parents through clear communication and transparent sharing of reports and feedback. The session will cover methods to determine the types of groups to run, tailored to meet the developmental needs of young learners and how to successfully run various small groups simultaneously.
Team Talks: Honing Emotional Skills in ES Students via Small Group Counseling
Date: November 7, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM
Workshop Description
This workshop will offer a guide on designing and facilitating effective group counseling sessions in elementary schools, aimed at fostering Social Emotional Learning (SEL) competencies aligned with the ISCA Student Standards. Counselors will learn how to strategically recruit students and engage parents through clear communication and transparent sharing of reports and feedback. The session will cover methods to determine the types of groups to run, tailored to meet the developmental needs of young learners and how to successfully run various small groups simultaneously.
About the Speaker
Julie Rainer has over 20 years of experience in education, including six years as a school counselor, working with students from ages three to high school seniors. She focused on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in both high school and elementary settings and has now transitioned to coaching, specializing in social-emotional skills.
Julie uses storytelling and video to teach children and their families how to navigate common and challenging situations. By employing stories and metaphors, she makes complex concepts accessible and meaningful, helping children understand themselves, others, and the importance of collaboration. Her innovative approach equips the next generation with the social and emotional tools they need to navigate their world confidently and kindly.
Julie is an American mother of four, raising her children in a cross-cultural and bilingual family in Spain.
Learn more about Julie: impactkidscoach.com.
