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Dr. Gwen provides personal and professional SELF-CARE tips, tools and strategies.
Classroom and Behavior Management
Behavior Management Support for Educators Dr. Gwen's Counselor Cafe LLC promotes a structured and respectful learning environment and provides support and strategies for educators who encounter challenging and oppositional student behaviors. I'm excited to share my...
Cultivate Gratitude!
Show Gratitude This Holiday Season The holiday season is the perfect time to express gratitude. Take time to recognize and appreciate the positive aspects of life, acknowledge the kindness of others, and express thanks for the good things you have. Cultivate a mindful...
5 Self-care Practices for Entrepreneurs
Make SELF-CARE part of your daily routine. According to psychologist Ryan Howes, self-care is the process of stepping aside from the busyness of life, evaluating how we're doing emotionally, physically, and mentally then taking steps to meet any unmet needs. How are...
Prepare to WIN!
Let's give a cheer for a winning school year. The new school year is fast approaching. It is commonly characterized as exciting yet overwhelming, anxiety-provoking, and scary for both students and staff (parents too). Generally speaking, here are five tips to help you...
5 Tips to Manage Holiday Stress
Practice Self-Care Abundantly The holiday season is a very stressful time of the year. Even enjoyable activities can be stressful — cooking, shopping, baking, buying presents, and decorating to name just a few. If the coronavirus virus is prevalent and on the rise...
5 Holiday Self-Care Tips
Make Self-Care a Priority The holiday season is here. It is usually a very stress time of year without the added stress that Covid19 brings. This year there is not the usual excitement of spending time with family and friends, holiday parties and exchanging gifts. ...
