Counseling Check-In Sheets and Activities for Individual and Group Counseling

Check-ins are a predictable and helpful way to start your individual counseling sessions. They provide an opportunity for students to express themselves, allowing you to understand how the student is feeling and what they are thinking. WHY USE CHECK-INS Create a predictable start to sessions Understand a student's thoughts and feelings Build trust and open communication Learn about challenges and concerns Show empathy and care WHAT'S INCLUDED Feelings Check-Ins Feelings Chart Feelings Slips Feelings Spinner Scale Check-Ins Scales can help a student understand how big or strong their feelings are. Cup: Overflowing cups to symbolize stress or other big feelings. Weather: Sunny to Stormy Thermometer: Label with feelings and strategies. Goal Check-Ins Students reflect on their progress, their strategies, what got in the way, and what to do now. 3 different variations (Gardening, Treasure, Hike) Reflection Check-Ins These help