How to Build Rapport With Students as a School Counselor (Even If You Only Have 3 Minutes) If you’ve ever been asked, “How do you get kids to open up so quickly?” you may have smiled politely while thinking:It’s not magic—it’s intentional. Building rapport with students is the quiet engine that … [Read more...]

Let’s talk about that group of students who live somewhere in the middle—not quite Tier 1, not quite ready for intensive, ongoing one-on-one counseling. You know the ones: the repeat office visitors, the kids who melt down right after your classroom lesson, the ones with big emotions and even bigger … [Read more...]

Ever glance at your calendar, realize you have 30 minutes to run a group, and completely blank on what to do? You’re not alone, counselor friend. Early in my career, I found myself rushing from class lessons to crisis calls, then landing in a small-group session with no real plan. I’d piece … [Read more...]

Ever had that moment where you’re five minutes into a classroom lesson and realize—ugh—you forgot your emotion cards? Or you show up to a small group and the stress balls are nowhere to be found? Trust me, friend, you’re not alone. Whether you’re on a cart, in a flexible space, or juggling all the … [Read more...]

Ever spent Sunday night rifling through half-labeled folders, praying your "somewhere-in-here" lesson appears before first bell Monday morning? 🤦‍♀️ If that scramble feels all too familiar, it’s time for a smarter system. Let's build some yearly counseling lessons! Ditch the Lesson … [Read more...]

When "Can You Handle This?" Becomes Your Middle Name Raise your hand if you’ve ever been pulled from a classroom lesson to "handle" a behavior issue, track down a missing Chromebook, or cover the front office. 🙋‍♀️ As school counselors, these detours can feel endless—and exhausting. Every time … [Read more...]