Create a culture of empathy at your school by showing empathy to students. Modeling empathy in this way is a great way to build relationships with students and show them the importance of this social skill. Read more about why showing empathy to your students matters and how you can do it.

Connecting with parents and families is an integral part of the work a school counselor does. Making sure parents feel supported and included can make a big impact on the work you are doing with their children. Sometimes this can easily get pushed aside, but I’m excited to share with you 5 easy ways to connect with thee parents and families at your school!

Building relationships is a key part of school counseling. Not only is it important to build relationships with the students we serve, but also with their classroom teachers. Engaging teachers in our counseling work can increase carry over of the skills our students learn and help them reach their goals. Check out these 6 ways to involve teachers in your school counseling work today!