The principal/counselor relationship is one of the most important relationships when it comes to effectively producing change within the school environment. This relationship, if strong, can contribute to student achievement and overall success. There are many things counselors and principals can do … [Read more...]

Using a rating scale to track school counseling progress can help quickly identify areas of concern and help students get back on track. What is a Rating Scale? A rating scale in counseling is some kind of numerical or ordinal number system that allows students to track their feelings, thoughts, … [Read more...]

Ohhh, another D-Word! Let’s talk about DISCIPLINE! School counselors have a unique role they play when it comes to student discipline. Let’s dive into what that can look like and how your special role can help both sides! First of all, let's define discipline . The Merriam Webster Dictionary states … [Read more...]

More now than ever, returning to school this fall is undoubtedly going to bring about anxiety. As you know, anxiety can affect a persons body, thoughts and behaviors. Starting at the very basis of where anxiety comes from it has to do with being able to cope with the normal fears of daily living. … [Read more...]

School counseling newsletters can be an important communication piece that showcase all the wonderful things your doing in your counseling program and updates on important things to come. However, starting a newsletter can be somewhat daunting and seem a little overwhelming. In this article, I will … [Read more...]

Getting back in my school counseling office and into the swing of things during COVID-19 can be extra challenging and present obstacles we may have never thought about. I know for me... that's the case! Things I'm very used to doing and actually have on autopilot, simply can't be the same and has to … [Read more...]