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TLC – Kindness in the Classroom: Modeling Self-Kindness for Students
“How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world.” ~ William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice It may be tougher than ever for teachers to model self-kindness and be kind to themselves. The pressures and expectations teachers face today have only grown with the increasing needs of…
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TLC — The Transformational Power of a Dream
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ‘s legacy is one of the most inspiring contemporary examples of the transformational power in devoting one’s time, energy, and talents to the pursuit of a dream — and the extraordinary impact such actions can have when they become communal efforts to improve lives and positively change our world. In…
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TLC – Reducing Student Anxiety as a School Counselor
While some students view January as an opportunity to verbalize their hopes and dreams for the coming year, many others enter the new year struggling with anxiety. Coming out of the holidays and looking at the unknowns associated with the months ahead, student anxiety can pique in this month. Student anxiety and depression levels are…
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The Lincoln Center: Reflection Activities to Build Mindfulness of the Past and Coming Year
Between now and the end of January, we commonly create lists of “resolutions” that range from aspirational dreams to concrete, measurable goals. Then, as the year progresses and the motivation fades — we revert to old patterns, and the cycle continues. When we reframe our new year transition by looking for what is most important,…
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MONTCO Careers: TLC
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) in Audubon is a social enterprise company serving the Greater Philadelphia Area for over 50 years. Founded in 1970 and incorporated in 1983, TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education, coaching, and counseling services to public school students and their families. Lincoln Center positions cover a…
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Five Montco Museums and Cultural Sites Get the Green
Several Montco museums and cultural sites won big bucks. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission awarded three counties, including Montco, a total of $159,000 in support grants, writes Joe Zlomek for The Sanatoga Post. The National Audubon Society, Audubon Award: $9,070 This non-profit is dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitats. Schwenkfelder Library…
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TLC: Meditative Moments: Taking Time for Yourself This December
The holiday season can be a magical time of year, full of festivities and traditions that bring loved ones together. However, it can also be an incredibly stressful time as we juggle commitments and try to fit everything into the last few weeks of the year. Amid all of the hustle and bustle, it’s important…
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Refreshed, Free, Mobile Passport Links Montgomery County Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) has relaunched Montco Makers, a mobile passport that aims to support local craft beverage producers. Montco Makers, a 2018 initiative, showcases the area’s breweries, wineries, and distilleries; its latest edition now has a more gamified look and feel to increase its appeal. Celebration of Local Excellence The…
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TLC – Trust and Authentic Engagement Pt. 2: ‘Open Trust-Building Conversations’
In Part 1 of this “Trust and Engagement” series, we discussed strategies to help school counselors build and restore student trust where it would not evolve naturally, particularly in diverse school environments. Since trust grows to the extent that each student feels meaningfully supported by their counselor, it can be challenging for counselors to sustainably…
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TLC – Trust and Authentic Engagement Pt. 1: ‘A Restorative Approach to Student-Counselor Trust’
Current realities that school counselors face make it extremely difficult for them to build sufficient rapport and trust with students, making the goal of authentic engagement seem unattainable. Fundamental recommendations to build a baseline of rapport can be helpful, but how can school counselors move deeper to meaningfully connect with students while navigating the demands…
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2022 Flu Shots: In Montgomery County, Accessing One Conveniently Is No Needle-in-a-Haystack Search
October is an ideal time to receive a flu shot, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It generally recommends inoculation for adults and children six months old or more; there are exceptions. Forgoing a shot can lead to a lengthier illness with more severe symptoms. And for at-risk populations — the…
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Lincoln Center Named ‘2022 Top-Rated Nonprofit’
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) has been named a “2022 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading website for community recommendations of charities and nonprofits. TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education, coaching, and counseling services to individuals and families, as well as grant writing and management services for school districts and…
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The Lincoln Center: Five Great TED Talks to Inspire and Encourage Teachers Caring For and About Students
If you’re a teacher who’s looking for a little motivation between lesson plans and grading papers, here’s a curated list of five fantastic TED Talks to help inspire and encourage you. Some may remind you of why you entered the profession, while others might prompt new ways of thinking about your work, and its impact…
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Lever-Pullers with Longevity: 55 Montco Voters Tick Enough Boxes to Make Pa. Voter Hall of Fame
As the 2022 election cycle trundles on, all the rhetoric, differences of opinion, and “I-approve-of-this-message” messaging may try the patience of some Montgomery County voters. But a select few have dedicated themselves so solidly to the electoral process that they enthusiastically participate anyway, keeping alive a decades-long streak of ballot casting. Those citizens have earned…
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Marcus Byrd’s Hot Putter Leads to Second Pro Victory at APGA Tour Valley Forge
APGA Tour rising star Marcus Byrd captured his second title in 15 months, winning the APGA Tour Valley Forge Championship, the second of four events in the APGA Tour Farmers Insurance Fall Series, on Wednesday at Bluestone Country Club in Blue Bell. Byrd’s triumph, in only his second year on the tour, included three putts of…
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The Lincoln Center: An Activity to help Counselors Set Realistic Expectations
As a counselor, one of your greatest challenges is navigating the growing and sometimes conflicting expectations of administrators, students, and parents. This is the third installment of a 3-part series designed to help you to categorize and prioritize what receives your attention and energy based on the amount of control you have over the outcomes.…
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The Lincoln Center: An Activity to Help Counselors Set Realistic Expectations – Pt. 2: The Circle of Influence
As a counselor, one of your greatest challenges is navigating the growing and sometimes conflicting expectations of administrators, students, and parents. Last week, we began a three-part series to help you categorize and prioritize what gets your attention and energy, based on the amount of control you have over the outcomes. In Part 1, we…
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The Lincoln Center: An Activity to Help Counselors Set Realistic Expectations — Pt. 1: The Circle of Power
As a counselor, one of your greatest challenges is navigating the growing and sometimes conflicting expectations of administrators, students, and parents. While you may not be able to control the flow of expectations and demands on your time and energy, you’re not powerless in it. The simple process below will help you categorize everything involved…
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