BALANCING AMERICA’S HISTORICAL ROOTS WITH TODAY’S BEAUTIFULLY DIVERSE STUDENT POPULATIONS
As school counselors, we’re often at the intersection of cultural sensitivity, student support, and educational guidance. And when it c...
Blog
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE WHOLE TO SHINE
These words carry profound truth! Just as the moon shines brightly in all its phases — whether full, crescent, or new — we too can radi...
GRIEF: ITS IMPACT ON EVERY FIBER OF OUR BEING
Grief affects every fiber of our being. From physical symptoms to mental distress, emotional turmoil to behavioral changes, grief manif...
THE HIDDEN COST OF REASSIGNING COUNSELORS DURING TESTING
As discussed in last week's blog, school counselors often find themselves being expected to serve as the Building Assessment Coordinato...
CHOOSING LIFE NOT AN EASY CHOICE, NOR IS IT ONE WE MAKE ONLY ONCE
Choosing life not an easy choice, nor is it one we make only once. It’s a daily decision, a process of leaning into the pain and walkin...
NEVER PREPARED: I GET TO GO FIRST!
We all go through life as if tomorrow is promised, as if everything will continue as it always has. Bob and I even joked about who woul...
WHY BEING THE BUILDING ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR IS PROBLEMATIC
Preserving the Integrity of Our Role During Testing SeasonAs we move into the spring testing season, school counselors find themselves ...
LOVE BEYOND LOSS: A PART OF ME FOREVER
Love is when two hearts stop beating but two people die. These words resonate deeply as I reflect on my marriage vows:
"I, Susa...
SENSORY PATHS TO EXPAND STUDENT SUCCESS
After successfully integrating sensory paths into school counseling programs, educators and administrators can explore ways to expand t...
THE COURAGE OF GRIEF: SHOWING UP WHEN IT FEELS IMPOSSIBLE
This concept is especially true in the early days of loss, when even the smallest tasks feel monumental. Yet, it’s in these moments of ...