A Surprising Secret Weapon Against Chronic School Counselor Stress

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My 6 School Counselor Confessions (You, Too?)

I went into school counseling with some pretty big dreams.I was going to help kids, change lives, make a difference… and finally be able to go to the bathroom whenever I wanted.(Don't judge, friend. You know you thought it, too.)As it turns out, that wasn't the only thing I had c ...  Show more

The Gold Star Problem in School Counseling

Why do schools keep celebrating the same kinds of helping, even when students keep having the same problems?You know the frustration: You're working to implement meaningful student supports, consulting with teachers, and trying to address what's actually driving a behavior concer ...  Show more

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