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Solution Focused Counseling on a Clipboard

1/21/2016

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If I had to sum up my organization philosophy, it would be to think about it once and make it easy for yourself in the future. I've been using the Solution Focused counseling technique for most of my students for many years. It's helpful to write down what they say so that I can remember where we are each time quickly and without a lot of digging. To do this, I keep a clipboard with all of my current students on it. This clipboard stays in my office and is kept in a confidential spot so their information is not shared with everyone. 
Path to Solutions solution focused counseling record keeper. www.counselorup.com
The "path to solutions" guide includes questions to ask in each stage of the process and guides you right through the solution focused theory. This is also really helpful for new counselors or experienced counselors who are practicing a new theory. 
Individual Sessions recorder for School Counselors www.counselorup.com
On the back, there is a spot to keep a log of the student's scaling and a few notes about their progress. If I need to go back through the process with the student to identify other solutions, I just use a different color pen so I can keep it all straight. I have some pages that have 3-4 colors of pen written all over them! When a student is seen for a completely separate concern, I use a new paper. 
Mood Meter to help students scale their moods. www.counselorup.com
To help elementary students scale, I created a mood meter that uses smiley stars to correspond with the scale numbers. This helps students to pinpoint where they are on the scale. I have a bunch of these printed out and laminated in a library pocket in my office. I have even had students reach over for one without being prompted! If they are laminated, students can write on them with vis a vis pens or dry erase markers each time they come in. When they are no longer receiving individual counseling, you can easily erase the marks.

This whole set is available on my Teachers Pay Teachers store! 
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Laura link
2/6/2016 06:12:36 pm

I have the same organizational philosophy! I love how you have set up your counseling clipboards and really like the mood meter, especially how it laminated and students know what to do at the beginning of a session.

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Rebecca Atkins
2/6/2016 06:13:20 pm

Thanks so much!

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Donna link
10/2/2016 11:12:55 am

After many trial and error plans, I've been following this routine for several years now and have found it to be extremely useful in follow-up, organiziation, and recordkeeping.

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Rebecca Atkins
10/2/2016 11:15:51 am

Follow up, organized, and record keeping all in one is a great thing :)

Cynthia
2/29/2016 08:24:57 pm

I am a therapist who uses solution focused techniques also. I love your clipboard idea. Thanks for sharing.

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Ashley Hett
4/15/2016 03:39:27 pm

I cannot get your teachers pay teachers site to open. Can you send me a link to my e mail?

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Rebecca Atkins
4/15/2016 04:16:58 pm

Hi Ashley, I can't see your email but the website is: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Solution-Focused-Individual-Counseling-2302293

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Olivia
8/11/2016 08:53:29 am

Great idea!! Can you tell me the name of the font you use? Thanks!!

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Rebecca Atkins
8/11/2016 09:09:10 am

Hi Olivia- I use Hello Fonts.

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Esther McCartney link
8/28/2016 10:25:55 am

Really like this method. I'm used to doing check-in/check-out sheets to see how their day is going in class, but I like this for individual sessions.

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Rebecca Atkins
8/28/2016 12:05:47 pm

I agree! This is definitely too long for a check in/check out. However you could scale their goal during their check in to align the two.

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Amanda
10/2/2016 10:26:14 am

Thank you for all you do. You really do help a lot of us!

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Rebecca Atkins
10/2/2016 10:52:10 am

Thanks so much for your kind words Amanda!

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Judy N
7/26/2018 04:04:47 pm

I am starting a position in a High School and I am wondering if your clipboard strategy will work with my students? I personally have a difficult time with organization so really want to get off to a good start!

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Rebecca
7/26/2018 07:10:55 pm

Hi Judy! I think so. SFBC is definitely for all ages. If you see changes needed for older students, I’d be happy to work with you

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