School Counselor Self-Care: 5 Essential Ways to Renew Your Energy and Avoid Burnout
As elementary school counselors, we spend our days helping students navigate challenges, build resilience, manage emotions, and develop the skills […]
Social Emotional Learning
The Science of Encouragement: What Elementary School Counselors Need to Know About Positive and Negative Comments
Elementary school counselors play a critical role in shaping school climate, supporting student growth, and helping children develop the social-emotional
Caring for the Caregiver: Self-Care Strategies for Counselors During Stressful Times
As an elementary school counselor, you are a beacon of stability for your students, especially during times of crisis. Whether
School Counselor Conference Success: Tips for Learning, Networking, and Growth
Every year, I attend several conferences as a speaker, vendor or participant, so I’ve seen conferences from many different perspectives.
Journaling for Kids: Prompts that Build Emotional Growth and Confidence
Journaling for kids is one of the most effective and flexible tools elementary school counselors can use to support emotional
From ‘I Have to Get It Right’ to ‘I Can Try Again’: Tackling Perfectionism in Kids
Perfectionism in children is often misunderstood. At first glance, it can look like motivation, high standards, or academic excellence. But
The Power of Storytelling in Elementary Counseling: Helping Kids Learn Life Skills That Stick
Why Young Children Learn Best Through Stories Elementary school counselors are always looking for effective, developmentally appropriate ways to teach
Change Happens: Teaching Elementary Students How to Adapt With Confidence
Change is a natural and unavoidable part of life—and for elementary students, change happens more often than adults realize. New
Growing Hopeful Minds: How to Teach Optimism and Resilience
Optimism is a powerful life skill that helps children face challenges with confidence and persistence. For elementary school counselors, teaching
Anger Has a Message: Learning to Listen
Why is it that some kids just seem angry all the time? And what is the best way to handle