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 […]