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Sean Burk

Email: sburk@tribalschool.org

208-686-2935

Professional School Counselor

Greetings to all students and families.  My name is Mr. Burk and I am our schools Professional School Counselor.   I obtained my Bachelors Degree through Washington State University and my Masters Degree through American Public University in professional school counseling.   I am fully licensed and credentialed through the State of Idaho and have almost 20 years in the mental health industry.   My core principles are centered upon student relationships, trust, culture, confidentiality, social/emotional learning, and skill building.   I am here to assist in any way possible and encourage any student or educational stakeholder to contact me for help or guidance.

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Counseling Links, Lessons and Activities Below

Throughout the school year I deliver grade specific social/emotional lessons to our students utilizing the Character Tree curriculum.   These lessons include video components, guided discussion and focused activities. Lessons are designed to engage students, foster resiliency, build self-confidence while respecting the culture and individualism of each student.  

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Character Tree Lessons:

log into https://charactertree.com

Enter sburk@tribalschool.org into email box

Enter eagles into the password box

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In addition to the Character Tree curriculum I will be 

adding links to resources that parents/guardians can 

utilize to prompt healthy discussions, foster hope and reassurance for students below.

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Google Classroom Code:wgoi32i

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Flocabulary Lessons: Enter code Q7P3WN

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Resources for students:

 

1. Helping kids cope with their worries: https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-help-kids-cope-with-their-worries

 

2. A video about Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) https://www.counselorkeri.com/2020/03/14/talk-to-kids-about-coronavirus/

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Conflict Resolution 

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These three videos are from The Olive Branch. Each one shows how two characters compromise when they have a conflict. These clips do not have any dialogue and are perfect for starting a discussion.

 

The Olive Branch: Cold

 

The Olive Branch: Sleep

 

The Olive Branch: Food

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Cyber Safety

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Digital Footprint by Common Sense Media

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Self-Esteem

Kid President is so fun! This one is a pep talk for teachers and students. 

 

Kid President Pep Talk

 

This video is great for an upper elementary girls self-esteem. It focuses on body image. Dove has a lot of great resources for this topic.

 

Dove: Body Image 

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Growth Mindset 

These 5 videos are designed to be played in order. They tell the story of Mojo, a monster who wants to give up because he doesn't think he is smart. It is created by Class Dojo and is super cute. Class Dojo also has other video series inlcuding mindfulness and empathy.

 

Class Dojo Growth Mindset 1

 

Class Dojo Growth Mindset 2

 

Class Dojo Growth Mindset 3

 

Class Dojo Growth Mindset 4

 

Class Dojo Growth Mindset 5

 

Sesame Street also has a ton of great videos for explaining character traits. This one is a fun Bruno Mars' song about not giving up.

 

Sesame Street: Don't Give Up

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Bullying Prevention

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This video clip teaches students to be upstanders instead of bystanders. It is from The NED Show which has lots of character education resources as well.

 

Be an Upstander 

 

These two videos are for upper elementary or middle school. They are more extreme but have a powerful message. 

 

Talent Show

 

Have a Voice

 

Kitchen Table 

 

This video is for older kids and features internet celebrities sharing the impact, both good and bad, that our words have on others.

 

Because of you

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Determination

 

This video is about a bird who tries to climb up a mountain. Even though he has setbacks he stays determined.

 

One Thousand Steps Starts with One

 

Cooperation 

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Here is another awesome one from Sesame Street! This one is great for Kindergarten and other little ones. Warning: It will get stuck in your head for days!

 

Sesame Street: That's Cooperation

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Kindness

 

This Pixar short film doesn't have any dialogue and is perfect for starting a discussion about kindness. It can also be used to discuss friendship, bullying, and social skills.

 

For the Birds

 

Here is another great one from Kid President! These 20 things are funny yet meaningful that both adults and kids can relate to.

 

Kid President's 20 Things We Should Say More Often

 

Empathy 

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This video features real kids sharing their thoughts on empathy. It is perfect for upper elementary students.

 

What is Empathy?

 

Anxiety / Stress

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This one is from Sesame Street too. It is a music video teaching kids to belly breathe featuring Common and Colbie Cailliat.

 

Sesame Street: Belly Breathe

 

Feelings 

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This video has a cute song for younger elementary students (Pre K and Kindergarten.) It is great for feelings recognition.

 

The Feelings Song

 

Movie clips from Disney's Inside Out are great for discussing feelings. I especially like this one for observing how Riley's emotions change throughout the day. I have also used it to discuss The Zones of Regulation with students.

 

You've Ruined Pizza

 

This clip is great to discuss grief. Riley feels sad when she thinks of an old memory. Students can then discuss memories of a lost loved one or pet.

 

Riley's First Day of School

 

Self-Control

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This one is from Sesame Street too! Cookie Monster has to practice self-control for a game show. 

 

The Waiting Game 

 

Following Directions 

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This one is so fun! Students love dancing around to it. They have to think fast and listen carefully to directions.

 

Dance Around! 

 

Students love the Minions! This funny video shows different clips of Minions breaking class rules. I play it during the first session of a counseling group when we are establishing group rules. There are also seasonal variations of the song!

 

Minions' Class Rules

 

Resources for Parents:

 

1. Managing anxiety and stress for adults https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fabout%2Fcoping.html

 

2. Mental Health resources https://mhanational.org/covid19

 

3. Making a new home routine while schools are closed https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/schools-closed-how-to-make-a-new-home-routin

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If in an immediate crisis, call 911.  If you, or a friend, need to talk with a counselor for help or need resources available in your area, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (anytime 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255)

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