You’ve set a goal… now what?
Ready to make it reality? You work hard. Your product or service helps people. That’s what motivates you every day. But sometimes, you feel like you don’t really have what it takes to succeed in your business. Maybe it’s imposter syndrome… or mindset… or just over-thinking things, but there are moments, (more than you’d like…
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Social Emotional Learning Resource Kit
Social Emotional Learning Resource Kit Are you committed to teaching lessons that nurture young leaders, but exhausted with researching and creating weekly lessons that matter? Do you have a packed calendar of lessons and groups to complete but are you running out of creative ideas to make the lessons happen? Wyatt and I can help!…
Read MoreSchool 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 they need to succeed. While this work is incredibly rewarding, it can also be emotionally demanding. Constantly caring for others without intentionally caring for yourself can lead to burnout, compassion fatigue, and decreased job satisfaction.…
Read MoreStart Strong: Five Ways Counselors Plan for a Fantastic School Year
As an elementary school counselor, the start of the school year is your chance to set the tone—not just for your students, but for yourself. Whether you’re new to the role or a seasoned professional, being intentional in how you begin can set you up for success. Below are five practical strategies to position yourself…
Read MoreThe 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 skills they need to succeed. While many counseling strategies focus on specific interventions, one of the most powerful tools counselors have is something they use every day: their words. Research has consistently shown that the…
Read MoreUsing Journals in Elementary School Counseling: Simple Strategies for Big Emotional Learning
One of the greatest strengths of journaling is its versatility. It works across all counseling settings. Using Journals in Individual Counseling Sessions Individual counseling allows journals to become highly personalized and relationship-based. Effective Uses in Individual Sessions Emotional check-ins Reflection after difficult situations Goal tracking Coping strategy practice Problem-solving exercises Processing friendship issues, grief, anxiety,…
Read MoreUnlocking Resilience: How Curiosity Builds Stronger, Braver Elementary Students
For elementary school counselors, teaching resilience isn’t just about bouncing back from setbacks. It’s about equipping students with the skills that make problem-solving possible. One of the most overlooked components of resilience is curiosity. What Is Curiosity? Curiosity is a mindset of wanting to know, explore, and understand. It’s the drive to ask questions, investigate…
Read MoreCaring 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 the crisis is a natural disaster, a death in the community, or the trauma of a global event, counselors are often the first responders to the emotional needs of students. However, in the rush to…
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