Counselor’s Corner – October 18, 2019

University Visits – Oct 23: University of Toronto

The University of Toronto (Canada) will visit BIS on Weds. Oct. 23rd  from  12:30-1:20 in the CCC.  Here are some of the highlights of UofT:

•  The University of Toronto is Canada’s top University, and ranked at number 18 in the world

• We’re located in the heart of the safest city in North America, and in one of the most diverse cities in the world, with more than 230 nationalities represented;

• Our students have more than 700 different programs to choose from, allowing them to personalise their degrees.

Secondary Students and Parents are invited and welcome to attend this presentation. Please sign up with Indra if you plan to attend: counselorsecretary@baliis.net

Please also continue to view our regularly updated college/university visits calendar.

Social Emotional Counseling:

As you are aware, BIS students are learning mindfulness skills at every grade level and are developing a set of tools to help themselves stay more focused, and attuned and present to their moment-to-moment experiences. Students are learning how to notice and identify their emotions and to self regulate, or come back to a balanced emotional state when they are triggered by strong emotions.

Check out this article by Harvard psychologist and researcher, Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair for tips on creating more presence for your child by being more present with your child.

The BIS Library has Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair’s book, The Big Disconnect. Check it out!