What Is Social Emotional Learning and Why Is It Important?
If you’ve ever watched a student learn how to manage frustration, stand up for a friend, or calm themselves down after a tough moment, ...
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How to Find Joy After Loss Without Feeling Guilty for Smiling
After the loss of a loved one, feelings can get complicated. Apart from the immense grief and sadness that come with it, we often avoid...
The Power of Ritual in Grief Support: Honoring Loss with Meaning and Connection
When we think about life’s major transitions, we naturally turn to ritual. Weddings don’t happen in a day. They unfold over months, wit...
Labor Day: A Time to Highlight the Work of School Counselors in Schools
Labor Day is a holiday often associated with rest, parades, and a final taste of summer before the school year fully settles in. Yet, a...
What to Expect From Your First Grief Therapist Session
There’s no roadmap for grief. And when you’re in the thick of it, even reaching out for help can feel overwhelming. If you’ve scheduled...
Labor Day Activities for the School Counselor
As we approach Labor Day, we're providing a set of ready-to-use, ASCA-aligned lesson and activity ideas for elementary, middle, and hig...
Family Grief Counseling – Finding Support Together After a Loss
Grief doesn’t stay in one person. It moves through entire families, changing routines, relationships, and the way people connect with e...
Supporting Grieving Students in Schools – A Compassionate Approach
Grief doesn’t just show up at home. It walks into classrooms, sits quietly in cafeterias, and often hides behind distracted eyes or sud...
Another School Year Begins Without Him – But His Pride Carries Me
The start of a new school year always brings a mix of nerves and excitement. Fresh supplies, new students, fresh goals — and for many, ...
Starting the School Year Strong
As the new school year begins, school counselors step into one of the most essential and influential roles in the education system—help...
