Research and ideas for school counselors who want to grow impact and expertise

School for School Counselors

School counselors are often praised for putting out fires, but what happens when schools reward rescue instead of meaningful student progress?

The Gold Star Problem in School Counseling

Feeling stuck in a school counseling role that doesn’t reflect your training? Discover three ways to navigate difficult campus dynamics without losing yourself.

When Your School Won’t Let You Be a School Counselor

Five popular education myths about anger, learning styles, Maslow’s hierarchy, sugar, and attention spans deserve a closer look. Here’s what school counselors need to know.

School Counseling’s Most Wanted: 5 Myths That Should Be Illegal

Teaching executive functioning skills doesn’t always improve student performance. Learn how school counselors can target the actual point of breakdown and measure what changes.

What to Do About Executive Functioning

“Executive functioning” can sound like an explanation when it’s really just a broad label. Learn how school counselors can get more specific about what students are actually struggling with.

Why Are You Calling Everything “Executive Function”?

When a behavior plan fails, school counselors often end up holding the blame. Learn how to clarify your role, understand behavior, and share responsibility for implementation.

The Behavior Plan Failed… And Everyone’s Looking at You

When every struggling student gets sent to the counselor, caseloads explode. Learn how to slow down referrals, look at context, and make smarter decisions about student needs.

What to Do When Everyone “Needs” Counseling

Information alone doesn’t create influence. Learn how school counselors can build credibility, become trusted strategic partners, and use their expertise to influence decisions before they’re made.

How School Counselors Become Influential

School counselors are told to advocate by educating, sharing data, and explaining their role. Here’s why that approach often falls short and what real influence requires.

The School Counselor Advocacy Trap

School counselors are told to advocate by educating administrators about their role. But what if they already understand? Here’s why school counselor advocacy often fails and what to do differently.

School Counselors: You’re Advocating… So Why Isn’t Anything Changing?