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

School for School Counselors

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

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?

School counselors are being handed “evidence-based” tools that look clinical but often lose the actual counseling underneath them. Here’s why that matters for students, for outcomes, and for the future of the profession.

Is It an Intervention, or Theatre?

School counselors are often treated like support staff instead of strategic mental health professionals. Here’s what that means for your role, your voice, and the future of school counseling.

When They Want Your Spreadsheets, Not Your Insight