Start Smart: Essential Tips for First-Year Elementary School Counselors
Congratulations! You’ve landed your first job as an elementary school counselor—an exciting and rewarding role where you’ll make a lasting […]
The Heart of the School: What Makes a Great School Counselor?
I was recently at a luncheon talking with some elementary school principals about school counselors and an evaluation method they are required to complete
Closing the Chapter: Helping Students Say Goodbye with Heart
As the end of the school year approaches, students may experience a mix of excitement, nervousness, and even sadness. While
Smart Side Hustles for School Counselors
Being a school counselor is more than a job—it’s a calling. But let’s be real: calling doesn’t always pay the
Back to School…Again? A Counselor’s Guide to Leveling Up Your Career
Here’s a little quiz for you: Answer True or False to the following questions: It’s a good idea to go
The Growth Mindset and Success
Growth Mindset is the Key to Success Which statement describes what you believe:? You can learn new things but you
Storytime with a Purpose: Using Picture Books to Teach Social-Emotional Skills
As an elementary school counselor, you have a powerful tool at your fingertips for teaching social-emotional learning (SEL): picture books!
How Kids Can Use Self-Talk to Handle Big Emotions
What Is Self-Talk and Why Does It Matter?Every child has an inner voice—the thoughts that run through their minds as
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
Brave New Beginnings: Easing Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is a common experience for many young children, especially in their early school years. It can be heart-wrenching