Feeling unprepared can be one of the biggest stressors for school counselors. Whether it’s the global sense of not being ready for the role after grad school or the day-to-day surprises like unexpected crises, not feeling prepared can leave us questioning our decisions and feeling overwhelmed. As we approach the end of December and look […]

Habits are the secret sauce to keeping ourselves sane and productive, especially in the whirlwind that is school counseling. Without solid habits, our days can feel like one giant juggling act, constantly reacting to the next emergency instead of proactively supporting our students.

School counselors, are you feeling the weight of being the emotional anchor on your campus? In this post, inspired by the “School for School Counselors” podcast, we explore how to balance joy with realistic expectations to prevent burnout. Being the go-to problem solver is a heavy burden, but it doesn’t have to lead to exhaustion.

Self-care: a principle that evokes either excitement and hope or skepticism and annoyance. Let’s dive deep into the complex dynamics of self-care: why it can feel stressful, dismissive, unrealistic, and ignorant at times, and identify how to actually use self-care to its full advantage. How often do administrators and other well-meaning folks schedule required in-service […]

Looking for a school counseling job? After completing your masters program, learning all the counseling theories, writing the papers, and paying for your education, it’s certainly important to get hired fast! And while there’s tons of information out there on the internet about the supposed “best” practices of interviewing, much of it contains useless information […]

In a recent colleague interview, we spoke with Coreena G., a school counselor from the midwest United States. Coreena spent 5 years as a classroom teacher before becoming a behavior interventionist, then moving into the role of school counselor. Her experience as a teacher and working 1-on-1 with challenging students has guided her entire perspective […]

We had the pleasure of talking with Jennifer M, a school counselor in California. Jennifer has worked in every grade level, ranging from elementary, middle, high school, and even K-8 schools.  She has a vast amount of knowledge in the school counseling field, but also has first-hand teaching experience. Has this helped her become a […]

We love talking to our school counseling colleagues all over the world and had the pleasure of speaking with G’Nel, a School for School Counselors Facebook member, about her fears and excitement in beginning her school counseling journey. We asked G’Nel what she looked forward to most about moving into her dream role as a […]