App/Tech Tip of the Week: Using Powerpoint to Create Social Media Images
Book of the Week: Hatching Results for Elementary School Counseling: Implementing Core Curriculum and Other Tier One Activities by by Trish Hatch, Danielle Rosa Duarte, and Lisa K. De Gregorio 
Wellness Item of the Week: Peppermint essential oil (I use YoungLiving)
Quote / Affirmation of the Week: Michelle Obama's Remarks at ASCA's 2018 National School Counselor of the Year Award Ceremony: "You all have the power to teach our kids what it means to go high when others go low. You have that power. Every day you all have the power to shape and mold these kids; to inspire them when they feel discouraged; to remind them that they belong; that no matter how much money they have or where their family comes from, this is their country too. You have that power. You have the power to show them that no matter what their race, or faith, or walk of life, they are valued for who they are...and no matter how alone or afraid they might feel, they are seen, and they are loved."

• Follow her on Twitter: @KPerry9777
• Check out videos about her journey: 
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8rkArBNmCA
    
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Cj34xLT_f0
    

App of the Week: Headspace App & Google Forms
Book of the Week: Option B by Sheryl Sandberg, Motivational Interview for School Counselors by Reagan North
Wellness Item of the Week: Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee & Drink Blends, Nike Run Club app
Quote / Affirmation of the Week: 

• “Authenticity is a practice, and you choose it every day- sometimes every hour of every day” - Brene Brown.
• "Don't shrink, don't puff up, stand your sacred ground" - Brene Brown
• "To give anything less than your best, is to sacrifice the gift." - Steve Prefontaine
• "Always a student, never the master. Once you stop learning, it's over" - Andy Puddicombe

TIPS FOR Counselors Interviewing:

1. Be outgoing & take initiative.
2. Research your school and know what they're about.
3. Lead a sport or club to get your name out there & connect with community.
4. Make sure you know what ideas you want to implement and talk confidently about the plans you've made. 
5. Separate yourself from the crowd by having a comprehensive, and visually appealing portfolio. 
6. Be Yourself!!!

TIPS FOR New Counselors:

1. Get out of your office and be visible.
2. Get to know teachers and administrators by talking with them

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Connect with Brian:

• brian.linhart@d214.org
• Schoology Core Curriculum Page
• Brian's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrLinhartTweets
• Brian's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrLinhartPosts/

App of the Week: Appy Pie and Calendly
Book of the Week: Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram Kendi and Crucial Conversations by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, and Switzler
Wellness Item of the Week: Powerblock Stackable Weight System 
Quote / Affirmation of the Week: “People built this." - DeRay McKesson​

Other Things Mentioned:
Free Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Course
​Buffer- Social Media Management & Sharing Website
​Pennsylvania Counselors 4 Computing

Steve in Hershey, PA at the PSCA 2017 Conference,
where he was named Middle School Counselor of the Year in Pennsylvania! 

App of the Week: Audible and Flipgrid
Book of the Week: Path to Serendipity by Allyson Apsey and Kick Ass with Mel Robbins (Audible only exclusive)
Wellness Item of the Week: Stasher Bags and Shower Bombs
Quote / Affirmation of the Week: “Be where your feet are".