Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! Since October is Bullying Prevention Month, I will be highlighting some of our best podcast episodes all about bullying prevention strategies. Today, we are diving into practical ways to create a culture of kindness in schools.

Promoting kindness is one of the most effective ways to reduce bullying. In this episode, I share strategies that teachers and counselors can use to set a positive tone, build empathy, and encourage collaboration.

1. Morning meetings are a simple yet powerful practice that helps students begin their day with intention. Counselors can shadow teachers and suggest SEL activities, such as discussion cards, to promote empathy and connection.

2. Restorative practices, including proactive circles that create safe spaces where every student feels heard and valued. These circles allow students to practice active listening, handle strong emotions, and respect differences. Resolution circles and talk-it-out circles provide opportunities for repair and forgiveness with counselor support.

3. School-wide kindness cards can be passed out to students to recognize and encourage positive behaviors, building a stronger culture of kindness across the campus.

By focusing on these strategies, we can create school environments where kindness thrives and bullying is less likely to take root.

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Join IMPACT

• BULLYING PREVENTION Editable Guidance Lesson

• Morning Meeting Discussion Cards

• Feelings Check

• Bullying Prevention School Wide Activities - Fall and Halloween Activities

• Bullying Prevention Classroom Guidance Lesson for Elementary School Counseling

• Ep. 61. Non-Boring Bullying Prevention Month Ideas

• Ep. 112 Creating a Culture of Kindness

• Bringing Restorative Practices to Your School By Laura McClure

 

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School Counseling Simplified is a podcast offering easy to implement strategies for busy school counselors. The host, Rachel Davis from Bright Futures Counseling, shares tips and tricks she has learned from her years of experience as a school counselor both in the US and at an international school in Costa Rica.

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