
And Then In Walked a Crisis:
Crisis Counseling Techniques for the School Setting
Cobb School Counselor Association Conference
February 9, 2023
How many times have you had your entire day planned out...and then in walks a student in crisis? Since the onset of the Covid pandemic, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of children suffering from mental health aliments which can often lead to crises. Yet how do we, as school counselors, handle these crises when many of us have never been trained in this area? This presentation will provide information, strategies, interventions, and resources to ensure you are prepared to handle crises to serve your students best in the school setting.
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References
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Crisis Assessments & Interventions


Breathing Exercises on YouTube

Relaxation / Calming / Thought-Stopping/ Visualization Exercises on YouTube

Relaxation / Calming / Thought-Stopping / Visualization Handouts




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Betsy Alpert, Ed.S., NCC
Walton High School
1590 Bill Murdock Rd.
Marietta, GA 30062