educator – Counsellor Talk : Creative Collaborative Connections

Choose ONE of the following tips. You may want to post it on your mirror at home or pin it to your desktop and remind yourself of what you need during this time.

Just for Today I will acknowledge that we are all grieving the world as we once knew it. I will be compassionate with myself and my students.

Just for Today I will take the necessary actions so that I don’t burn out during Covid 19. I will take breaks and put things on pause when I need to.

Just for Today I will be grateful I am an educator who loves and cares for youth.

Just for Today I will remember that relationships are a key factor for academics to occur especially as I move online.

Just for Today I will trust the process . If I don’t get exactly how to use the tech at this time that is more than OK.

Just for Today I will acknowledge that I need time and space for myself and my family, I will take time to care for my own well being and theirs.

Just for Today I will share a just for today , a positive quote or thought with my students.

Just for Today I will not speak negatively about myself, treating myself empathically focusing on what I do know, not on what I don’t.

Just for Today I will focus on doing my best and let go of the rest, acknowledging that I care about all of my students.

Just for Today I will make sure that I take time to have a proper lunch and take breaks.

Just for Today I will find ways to decrease my workload.

Just for Today I will connect with a colleague and collaborate knowing this will lighten some of my load.

Just for Today I will focus on my strengths and not fall into the trap of comparing myself to others .

14. Just for Today I will not put 20 things on my to do list. I will tackle one concern at a time.

Just for Today I will centre myself while helping students find ways to centre themselves.

Just for Today I choose the path of being there for a child.

Just for Today I will acknowledge that I cannot be everything to everyone.

Just for Today I will accept support from others.

Just for Today I will find a way to celebrate student success.

Just for Today I will film a short message to check in with my students.

Just for today I will avoid overthinking by attempting to stay in the moment.

Just for Today I will remember that it’s okay not to feel okay.

Just for Today I will collaborate with my team to share resources.

Just for Today I will send a message of thanks to a member of my school community.

Just for Today I will turn my computer off at the end of office hours.

Want to check out previous posts for students. You can find them here.

What is your Just for Today Tip? Please share in the comments. Erin and I would love to hear your ideas.

Haiku Deck A personal favorite of mine. This app helps students, teachers and school counsellors share stories that can make a difference.
Twitter A fantastic tool for teachers and school counsellors to utilize for professional development.
Livebinders A wonderful virtual 3 ring binder that helps educators and school counsellors not have to reinvent the wheel as there are so mant fantastic school counselling and educational binders already made. You can copy and use the binders available or create your own.
Jux A beautiful, visual space that teachers and school counsellors can use to share ideas or important information. I use it for a school counselling website www.sspellmancann.jux.com
Pinterest A wonderful place for teachers and school counsellors to find great resources and share them with othes.
Google plus. Here are a few tutorials on you tube to get you started.
A must site to be able to share with colleagues and those from across the world. Google hangouts are a must.
Animoto This is a nice app to use for easy videos. Teachers can sign up for a free account . Make sure you check that feature out. Check here: Animoto for Education
Flipboard A great educational and personal app that can curate information you can access easily.
Tellagami A fun easy tool that you can use to send messages to parents and students.
Ted Ed An inspirational place to find videos for PD or to use with students.