Tag: School Counseling Program Mgt
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School Counselor Must-Dos for the New School Year
The first few weeks of school is critical for school counselors for setting up their school counseling program. Luckily, there are several things we can do to ensure a smooth transition into the school year. In addition, you will be able to reap the benefits of the tips below throughout the school year. So, without…
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Free Download: Elementary School Counseling Brochure
A school counseling brochure is an excellent way to get the word out about the comprehensive programming you provide at your school. A lot of parents aren’t aware of what services school counselors provide. Some might associate you with the guidance counselors from their childhood (back when most school counselors spent their days in their office…
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Open House Welcome Back Letter from the School Counselor
A “welcome back” letter to families is a great way to reach out and reconnect at the beginning of the school year. The point of my letter isn’t to provide a lot of information about the school counseling program (although I do include a copy of my counseling brochure). Rather, it is to reach out…
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Essentials: Supplies for Elementary School Counselors
Landing your first school counseling position can seem like a dream come true! However, some of that joy can lead to stress when it comes to setting up your office. The list below outlines some of my favorite (and inexpensive) supplies to make any elementary counseling office ready to rock’n roll on the first day of…
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Fun Ways to Welcome New Students
Welcoming new students to our schools is one of the things school counselors should do during the first few weeks of school. Leaving old friends and familiar surroundings can make students feel alone and isolated. Typically, meeting a new friend (or two) and learning the procedures and layout of the building can do wonders to…
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Ideas for National School Counseling Week
National School Counseling Week is upon us! What National School Counseling Week means and looks like is very different among school counselors nationwide. Some administrators and teachers use this week to show appreciation to their school counselors for all of their hard work. While this is absolutely lovely, the fact is that this week is…
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How to Adjust Your Superhero Cape During Turbulent Times
The only thing that is constant is change. These words ring just as true 1,500 years after they were first spoken by Heraclitus in ancient Greece. My love for Greek philosophy aside…my career has taken some very dramatic twist and turns over the past 3 years and I’ve had to adjust a lot to keep moving forward.…
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Time Management Tips for School Counselors
Welcome to Time Management Tips for School Counselors! The first installment in my new blog series for new school counselors (and seasoned veterans looking for a fresh idea or two). It is my hope that this blog series will save you time and frustration! Time management for school counselors is essential, but it’s also a…
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Prevent School Counselor Burnout with Self-Care
Self-care can seem like a pipe dream when school counselors are stretched to the max at the end of the school year. As summer break approaches, educators can find themselves mentally tapped out and questioning their ability to make it through the last 15 days with their sanity intact. Rather than go through all of…
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Tips for School Counselors: The Art of Saying No
**Just to clarify…this article is not about refusing requests. Rather, it’s about finding a way to say “yes” in a way that benefits the majority in your counseling program.** School counselors are trained to help people. Students, parents, teachers, administrators, PTO members, and community organizations require our time and efforts. While it’s an honor to…