Wednesday, December 18, 2013

The Year in Review, and a Look at What’s New

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By:  Patrick O'Connor Ph.D 2013 was filled with consistent change, the kind of contradiction school counselors have to get used to in...
Wednesday, December 11, 2013

So, you about ready to wind things down at school for the holidays?

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By: Patrick O'Connor Ph.D As a colleague once said, the end of a calendar year or school year never gives educators a chance to wind ...
Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Cry for Help, or Pity Party?

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By: Patrick O'Connor I once—and only once--- received a compliment about my dancing.  My wife and I were invited to a square dance, ...
Wednesday, November 20, 2013

College Applications and Thanksgiving

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By:  Patrick O'Connor  Ph.D This holiday season brings plenty of good news for high school seniors. Thanksgiving is as late as it pos...
Wednesday, November 13, 2013

A School Counselor's Request to Michelle Obama

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By: Patrick O'Connor Ph.D Mrs. Obama, your remarks this week to Washington DC sophomores were inspiring, both to the students, and to...
Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Ideal Gifts for That Special Counselor in Your Life

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By:  Patrick O'Connor Ph.D In case you missed it, your local drug store is stocking candy canes this week—and that puts them a coupl...
Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Administrative Support of Counseling Programs—The Counselor’s Role

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By: Patrick O'Connor Ph.D It’s a busy time of year. Elementary and middle school counselors are involved with parent conferences, wh...