Genograms can be an amazing asset for school counselors to use in the school setting. This flexible tool can be easily adapted to use with most students and doesn't require spending a ton of money. In fact, I bet you have everything in your office already! Keep reading to see four ways to structure … [Read more...]

Help students transition from individual, small-group and grade-level counseling. Plus to snag your FREE transition/graduation certificates... keep reading! Raise your hand if you loooooooove transition activities! Now, I'm not technically speaking about life transitions (like getting a sibling or … [Read more...]

Goal setting is an important part of motivating and inspiring others for positive change. Learn five ideas to get started today! 1: Personal Goal Setting First and foremost, you should be setting goals for yourself. Whether they are on paper or in your mind, personal goals can help you have … [Read more...]

Christmas Assistance Programs can be set up in multiple ways depending on your preferences and your community. We are blessed to have such a supportive and generous community. It truly makes it easier to have a program like this if you know you will be supported. In the Past We have operated our … [Read more...]

Let's talk all things attendance! I am quietly loving the idea of not giving away attendance incentive prizes at the moment… ahhhh, did I really just say that?  If you are in elementary like me, you probably see the majority of attendance issues are not because of the kids. In high school, I can see … [Read more...]

I get a lot of questions about how to handle school counseling referrals. Referrals are a necessary part of the counseling program, but finding the right way to do it can depend a lot on your building and your personality. In this article,  I'm going to walk you through several different ways to … [Read more...]