Irma's Lessons: 10 Tips to Survive the Storms in Life
Irma's Powerful Life Lessons:
10 Tips to Survive Storms in Your Life Irma's Lessons
Powerful You is located in Bonita Springs, Florida where the eye of hurricane Irma powerfully ripped through the state. The strong emotions I experienced during the storm has changed my life forever. We all have storms in life such as divorce, job loss, sickness, or the loss of a loved one. Here are 10 tips that will guide youduring your storms.
1. There is no need to collect too many items before the storm. You can’t take them with you.
2. Don’t allow fear to cripple you before the storm. Move slowly, breathe deeply, and focus on the moment.
3. You have done your best to prepare for the storm. Instead of“SHOULDS” or “I WISH I’D DONES”, relax and know you have given it your all.
4. In the eye of the storm there is peace. Surrender and recognize there are some things you can’t control.
5. Coconut trees bend during a storm and are often flattened. They have learned to flow with life and spring up after the storm.
6. The OLD oak trees are wise and strong because they have learned to bend through stress rather than break.
7. The sun continues to rise and set no matter what has happened to you.
8. There is something more powerful than you.
9. After the storm, find beauty in silence and darkness. The North Star will guide you to a new beginning.
10. The old grandfather clock remains a constant before, during, and after the storm. Its quarterly chime reminds you to BE PRESENT.
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Hurricane Relief: Books for Children after Natural Disasters
A Terrible Thing Happened by Margaret M Holmes
This book can be used for discussing a traumatic event such as Hurricane Irma. Herman saw a terrible thing, which will open the door for classroom discussions regarding fears and changes caused by Irma. You can also click here for tips on handling trauma.
Powerful You
After years of searching for the perfect guidance curriculum, I chose to create my own. This colorful, easy-to-use resource book consists of true stories told by classroom children from A-Z. Each lesson from Powerful You follows the ASCA national standards, includes a powerful affirmation, self-discovery journaling questions, and a variety of inspiring activities/tips for children.
Powerful You is a grab-and-go counseling resource designed to make group and classroom counseling simple, meaningful, and effective. Packed with 26 short, easy-to-use themed lessons, this book helps counselors, educators, and support staff guide students through important life topics with confidence and care.
Each lesson begins with a true story that reflects real challenges children face, followed by engaging turn-and-talk prompts that encourage student reflection, discussion, and connection. Inspiring quotes, hands-on activities, and practical tips are also included for optional lesson extensions.
Created by a school counselor with more than 35 years of experience listening to and supporting children, these lessons align with ASCA National Standards and explore sensitive school and home issues through a child’s perspective. Powerful You gives adults ready-to-use tools to build emotional awareness, resilience, communication skills, and confidence in students.
To bring each lesson to life, companion Powerful You laminated role-playing cards and colorful classroom signs are also available separately. These engaging tools correspond with every lesson and provide an interactive way for students to practice skills, deepen understanding, and reinforce key concepts.
These stories and activities will empower children to create the life they want, regardless of what has happened to them. Everything they need to shine is already inside! Learn more.