How to Create a Classroom Calming Corner That Brings Peace and Growth
You know that moment when a student’s face tightens, shoulders rise, or hands tremble, and everything else stops? I’ve been there. As a...
SCHOOL COUNSELING
Responding to Tragedy: Calm Direction and Comfort for School Counselors
This is a heavy moment. When multiple tragedies occur on the same day, the emotional impact on students, staff, and the wider community...
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, ...
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...
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...
Support for Grieving Students – A Compassionate Approach
Grief doesn’t just show up at home. It walks into classrooms with grieving students, sits quietly in cafeterias, and often hides behind...
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...
Effective Communication Techniques for School Counselors That Truly Work
As a counselor who’s worked in school settings, I know firsthand that communication is the heartbeat of our work. Every conversation we...
How School Counselors Help Students Grow from the Inside Out
When you think about who shaped your life during school, chances are you remember a teacher, a coach, or maybe a principal. But tucked ...
Why We Gather – The Power of Connection at the ASCA National Conference
As the 2025 ASCA National Conference unfolded in Long Island, California, July 12–15, thousands of school counselors, counselor educato...