Counselor's Corner

We have been focusing on Courage this month! One way to think about Courage is "choosing what is helpful, right, and kind even when it is hard or scary." Courage can look a little different for everyone. It is one of the traits we have focused on this year that helps students Be Strong. Across grade levels, students have been developing skills like focusing, organizing, and goal-setting.

Have some fun connecting as a family and practicing Courage. Here are 2 "PurposeFull Pursuits" you can complete together!

1. Remember that Courage is choosing what is helpful, right, and kind even when it is hard or scary. Reflect, think, and discuss things you would like to do, but find intimidating or scary (individually or as a family). Maybe it's a new hobby, trying a new game, sharing your art or invention with others, or going on an adventure somewhere. Give 1 of these things a try together this month and take a selfie to capture the memory!
2. We have all demonstrated Courage in our lives. Stories are powerful tools for connecting as a family. Protect time this week to share stories about Courage with each other (you can use the story prompts and conversation starters below to generate ideas). At the end of the conversation, think of 1 way you can practice Courage this week.

 

Story Prompts:

• A time I (or someone else) showed Courage was _____.
• An act of Courage that changed/challenged me was _____.

Conversation Starters:

• Can you share or show what it means to have Courage?
• When you practice Courage, how does it make you feel? Why?

 

If you have questions about the SEL/counseling program's PurposeFull People curriculum, please contact me:

Rebecca Smith, School Counselor

rebecca.smith@lakotaonline.com