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By: Rebekah Murphy In my experience, one of the most misunderstood roles in a school is that of a School Counselor. Teachers, administrators, students, and parents may not fully understand your role in supporting students’ mental, social, and emotional health. Many have misconceptions. Teachers may see you as someone to send their troubled students to…

By: Neeti Sarkar “Guidance counselor.” Do you also cringe whenever you’re called that, especially by a colleague? If I had a nickel for the number of times I’ve corrected staff members who’ve referred to me as the guidance counselor, I’d probably have enough money to furnish my hygge dream office! But seriously, what are some…

By: Neeti Sarkar Like most educators/school counselors, there’s a good chance you look forward to the summer break to catch up on some reading – reading books that are not meant for children, for a change, right? I am not quite different. However, as we inch towards another academic year, I cannot resist scouting around…

By: Neeti Sarkar Isn’t it just the best feeling to not have those “Sunday scaries”, to be able to sleep in longer every day, to take more time out for yourself, to reorganize everything at home that needs reorganizing (I still have a long way to go!), and most importantly to have your coffee hot…

By: Rebekah Murphy It’s finally summer! By now you’ve had a chance to rest and refuel. If you’re like me, you’re already making plans for next year. While back-to-school time can often bring a lengthy to-do list, perhaps at the top of the list is getting your classroom or office ready for a fresh, new…

By: Rebekah Murphy The relationship you have with your principal may be the most important and influential work relationship you have. Not only are they the leader of the school, but they are also the ones who are likely to make important decisions regarding your school counseling program.  Far too often I hear from other…

By: Neeti Sarkar One of the things I look forward to the most every summer is catching up on some reading, both for professional development and for personal growth. This year is no exception. And while I spend the first week of the holidays picking up books I’d like to read, if you’re looking for…

By: Neeti Sarkar Self-care is not a luxury; it’s an ethical mandate. Yes, let that sink in. As school counselors, what our job demands is for us to be there for everyone, all the time, but we’re human too. That said, it’s taken me a long time to not feel guilty about setting up and…

By: Neeti Sarkar It’s June. Enough said, right? We are all so in need of the summer break, to recharge, rejuvenate, and mostly to feel and look human again, if you know what I mean! However, before we wrap up the academic year, it’s important for us as school counselors to ensure the kiddos we’ve…

By: Rebekah Murphy If you happen to be reading this post in May or June, chances are that you are on your way to wrapping up another year of doing what you love and making a difference in hundreds of students’ lives.  But before you hand in your end-of-the-year checklist (is my school the only…