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 counseling
• Go-to games like Feeling Charades, Coping Skills Memory Match, and Compliment Circle
• Quick & easy activities for those zero-prep, five-minute-group days (Four Corners, Emotion Detective, Pass the Emoji)
• Debriefing questions that deepen student reflection and connection
• How 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/podcast

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