Foundational & Practical Counseling
ASCA National Model: Framework for School Counseling Programs
by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
Essential for aligning with national best practices and developing a data-driven program.
ASCA National Model Implementation Guide: ASCA Student Standards
by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
A companion guide for the National Model to help school counselors carry out the model.
The Use of Data in School Counseling
by Trisch Hatch
A hands-on guide to using data to drive program effectiveness and demonstrate impact.
Making Data Work: An ASCA Toolkit (5th Edition)
by Anita Young and Carol Kaffenberger
Complements the ASCA National Model by providing step-by-step implementation strategies, skill-building activities, examples and resources to help school counselors develop program goals, collect and analyze data and share their findings with key stakeholders.
Up to the Challenge: Teaching Resilience and Responsibility in the Classroom
by Jay Jackson
Drive students to confront life’s challenges and move toward excellence.
ASCA Toolkits, Frameworks & Resources
Mental Health & Trauma-Informed Care
Helping Students Overcome Depression and Anxiety, Second Edition
by Kenneth W. Merrell
Offers evidence-based strategies for addressing mental health concerns in schools.
Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom
by Kristin Souers with Pete Hall
A go-to resource for understanding and responding to trauma in the school setting.
The Trauma-Informed School: A Step-by-Step Implementation Guide ...
by Jim Sporleder & Heather T. Forbes
A practical approach for implementing trauma-informed practices schoolwide.
Trauma-Sensitive Schools: Learning Communities Transforming Children's Lives
by Susan E. Craig
This book presents the trauma-sensitive schools approach with practical ideas to help educators promote student’s success.
The School Counselor's Mental Health Sourcebook: Strategies to Help Students Succeed
by Rick Auger
Provides tools for keeping students on track.
Career & Academic Counseling
College and Career Readiness: A Guide for School Counselors K-12
by Cheryl Moore-Thomas
Outlines the contributions school counselors and others make to the development and college and career readiness of each student at the elementary, middle and high school levels.
Career Development and Planning: A Comprehensive Approach
by Robert Reardon, Janet Lenz, Gary Peterson, & James Sampson
A deep dive into career theories and how to apply them with students in a school setting.
Career Counseling: A Holistic Approach (10th Edition)
by Vernon G. Zunker
A classic text that integrates career theory with practical strategies for diverse student populations.
Motivational Interviewing for School Counselors
by Reagan North
Especially helpful for guiding students who are undecided or unmotivated about their future plans!
The School Counselor’s Guide to Helping Students with Disabilities: Transition Planning
by Laura Marshak, Noreen Glover-Graf, & Claire Simpson
Drive students to confront life’s challenges and move toward excellence.
Career Development Interventions (6th Edition)
by Spencer G. Niles & JoAnn E. Harris-Bowlsbey
Offers specific counseling interventions for promoting career exploration and planning.
Leadership
Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
By Simon Sinek
The common thread for organizations that achieve success, according to Simon Sinek, is that they all start with why. This simple question has the power to inspire others to achieve extraordinary things.
101 Solutions for School Counselors and Leaders in Challenging Times
by Stuart F. Chen-Hayes, Melissa S. Ockerman, & E.C. Mason
Quick, actionable tips for common school counseling challenges.
School Counselor Leadership Specialist
Responsive Services
Bullying and Cyberbullying: What Every Educator Needs to Know
by Elizabeth Kander Englander
Drawing on her own and others’ research, Englander shows how educators can flag problematic behaviors and frame effective responses.
Bullying Today: Bullitt Points and Best Practices
by Justin W. Patchin and Sameer Hinduja
This book is organized so you can find the answers you need to make meaningful changes in the way you prevent and respond to bullying.
35 Ways to Help a Grieving Child (Guidebook Series)
by Dougy Center
Practical strategies for helping children through the tragedy of grief.
Helping Teens Cope with Death
by Dougy Center
This guidebook outlines the many thoughts, challenges, and reactions unique to teens grieving a death.
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