106. The Counseling Game Closet: Easy Group Games for Spring Energy

In this episode, we’re cracking open the (possibly chaotic) game closet to help you survive and thrive this spring with low-prep, high-impact games.🧠 What You’ll Learn:Why spring is the perfect time for play-based counselingGo-to games like Feeling Charades, Coping Skills Memory Match, and Compliment CircleQuick & easy activities for those zero-prep, five-minute-group days (Four Corners, Emotion Detective, Pass the Emoji)Debriefing questions that deepen student reflection and connectionHow to build a portable game kit for on-the-go counseling sessions🌟 Counselor Tip: Don’t be afraid to end early if the energy gets too wild—sometimes wrapping it up on a good note is the best counseling move of the day.Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook GroupCaught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook GroupHigh School Counselor Connection Facebook GroupMentioned in this episode:Perks MembershipPerks Membership