Small Groups, Big Results: A Counselor’s Guide to Group Work

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One of the most powerful tools elementary school counselors can use is the small counseling group. Small groups create an ideal setting to build trust, provide targeted support, and teach meaningful lessons—all while maximizing your time by reaching several students at once. Students benefit from shared experiences, peer support, and practical strategies they can take…

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Smart Side Hustles for School Counselors

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Being a school counselor is more than a job—it’s a calling. But let’s be real: calling doesn’t always pay the bills. With rising living costs, student loan debt, and often limited school budgets, many counselors are finding that a little extra income can go a long way. Extra income can provide financial flexibility, career security…

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New Counselor? The Secret to a Winning Job Interview

Seven Steps to Take Charge of a Job Interview Every new school counselor has to begin somewhere  and that means nailing a job interview. I can still remember finishing graduate school and the stress of looking for a job, getting called in for an interview and then ultimately learning that I didn’t get the position.…

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Helping Kids Set Goals that Motivate

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Helping kids learn to set goals can be a skill that serves them well in every area of life. However, it can also be a frustrating and discouraging experience for them! Even adults have great difficulty setting and following through on goals. How can you help kids not only set goals but develop the patience…

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