The added stressors brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to the typical stress of a school day, can cause significant challenges for... continue

Get to know Sarah Flier, 2021 School Counselor of the Year finalist and a school counselor at Willow River Elementary School, Hudson, Wis. Read the tr... continue

Get to know Oliva Carter, 2021 School Counselor of the Year and a school counselor at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Read the tran... continue

Get to know Vanessa Goodman Barnes, 2021 School Counselor of the Year finalist and the dean of students, counseling and student services at Millbrook... continue

Get to know Megan Bledsoe 2021 School Counselor of the Year finalist and a school counselor at Discovery Middle School in Vancouver, Wash. Read the tr... continue

Get to know Barbara Truluck, 2021 School Counselor of the Year finalist and a school counselor at Palmer Middle School, Kennesaw, Ga. Read the transcr... continue

School counselors are exploring how they can refine their school counseling program to help create a school culture free from racism and bias. Let's... continue

Too often, friendship is the weapon of choice for covert but soul-crushing bullying tactics such as social exclusion, public humiliation and online... continue

Educating students in the 21st century is about more than preparing them for work in the digital age; it's also about connecting with the whole... continue

School counselors are expected to align the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors with the school’s vision/mission and student data. District directors can... continue

School counselors are exploring how they can refine their school counseling program to help create a school culture free from racism and bias. Many... continue

School counseling at the middle school level during a pandemic, or at other times when virtual school counseling is required, may seem more... continue

Are you wondering how to make learning fun and experiential for K–5 students? No matter what curriculum you use, learn how to bring it to life and... continue

School counseling at the elementary school level during a pandemic, or at other times when virtual school counseling is required, may seem more... continue

Learn how to unpack barriers such as bias and privilege in your work. Hear how to utilize a lens of cultural humility to assist in being open,... continue

Does it seem like you're more committed to positive changes for your students than they are? Before students can improve their grades, build healthy... continue

Call them Generation Z, iGen or the AppGeneration, but many of us know them as one of the most anxious generations to come along. Explore adolescent... continue

Hear about how school counselors help develop safe and supportive schools in this congressional briefing presented in conjunction with the 2020... continue

Are you looking for ways to build student leaders at your elementary school? Hear different initiatives that help students successfully develop... continue

Many students in our schools have experienced stressors affecting their ability to be their best, which can impact how they learn, behave and build... continue

Growth mindset small groups give you the flexibility to use one curriculum to address different target behaviors. If you have students dealing with... continue

Today we sit down with one of the 2019 School Counselor of the Year finalists, Jan Desmarais-Morse. Jan recognized that the school climate at her... continue

Learn how you can help your school prevent suicide by utilizing the Model School District Policy on Suicide Prevention resource from the American... continue

School counselors are the ideal professionals to create proactive, multilevel prevention strategies to foster a positive school culture. As such,... continue

Hear from victim-turned-hero and 2019 ASCA Conference keynoter Jeff Bauman. Show notes:  Below are resources mentioned in this episode: US... continue

The results of HRC’s LGBTQ Youth Report reveal persistent, serious challenges for LGBTQ students in America. In many cases, the cards remain stacked... continue

Learn about the steps you can take to ensure students are better prepared for the transition out of high school, and assist students with the... continue

Behavioral and emotional challenges in the classroom can disrupt the learning environment for struggling students and their classmates. Learn how to... continue

Research is clear that students in every school nationwide experience childhood trauma. How can school counselors lead the way in bringing... continue

Research has shown that every child who winds up doing well has had at least one stable and committed relationship with a supportive adult. For some... continue

Psycho-educational counseling groups are an amazing tool to teach children the skills they need to thrive. Walk away with a blueprint for planning... continue

Hear from school counselors and administrators about how school counselors support safe, supportive schools.

Learn about tools available for addressing the internet safety challenges today's youth and their families often face. Focusing on child-abuse... continue

Hear from Geoffrey Canada, one of the keynote speakers at the 2019 ASCA Annual Conference in Boston, Mass. In his 20-plus years with the Harlem... continue

Explore the school counselor’s role in developing and implementing an approaches to learning course in collaboration with administration and other... continue

Learn more about the role of the school counselor in creating a safe and supportive school environment from a congressional briefing featuring the... continue

In honor of National School Counseling week, we sit down with the 2019 School Counselor of the Year, Brian Coleman, to discuss his high-performing,... continue

Peer helping has been well-researched as an effective method for helping at-­risk students as a Tier 1 support strategy. Researchers discovered that... continue

‘Tis the season for holiday cheer, right? While for most of us the holiday season is a time to relax, eat, spend time with loved ones and exchange... continue

Impulse control, mental flexibility, working memory, oh my. Deficits in these areas are at the root of many school counseling referrals. Learn how... continue

In honor of National Parent Involvement Day, hear how two school counselors creatively involve parents, particularly from an equity perspective, to... continue

Life can be stressful both for school counselors and the students they serve. Hear how two school counselors manage the stress of the job by... continue

A growing number of colleges and universities are offering postsecondary and transition programs for students with disabilities. Research shows... continue

Interested in learning how to infuse Growth Mindset into your school? Learn how this research-based theory can improve student success through... continue

Given the rise in student mental health needs, it becomes increasingly imperative that school counselors embrace an integrated campus approach to... continue

Hear from Norman Gysbers, Ph.D., the father of modern school counseling, about the history and evolution of the school counseling profession, what he... continue

Students who are 11-14 years of age experience rapid change, extended freedom and see their peers and adults in new roles. Body confidence and... continue

What is your caseload demographic breakdown? What are the gaps in a caseload story? Data can be overwhelming, but can also build programmatic... continue

With the release of Season 2 of the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why,” we sit down with the show's creator, Brian Yorkey. Hear Yorkey’s inspiration for... continue

How can school counselors best support children’s holistic development in an environment of increasing academic demands and accountability pressures?... continue

Underage drinking is a reality that school counselors encounter frequently. It is important for school counselors to understand the facts about... continue

Mental Health is an "all in" that requires the work of school counselors, educators, parents and community members. Creating regular mental health... continue

Girls face a number of complex issues affecting their successful transition into adulthood, some of which include self-esteem, body image, relational... continue

Navigating relationships is a complicated and essential part of adolescence. What do adult allies need to know to help young people build a... continue

The majority of children experience the death of a loved one or friend before they graduate from high school. Other crisis events such as disasters,... continue

Crises are uncontrollable, negative, instantaneous events that have the potential to create adverse, harmful effects on school-aged youth. Cognitive... continue

School counselors want to know how to teach young people how to care about others and prevent students from falling through the cracks. New students,... continue

Learn how school counselors help students with social/emotional development, in this congressional briefing presented by the 2018 School Counselor of... continue

Research highlights that when students with disabilities have the capacity to be better self-advocates and act in a self-determined manner, they... continue

What's wrong with trying to be perfect? Examine factors that can influence the development of perfectionism, and look at ways to support students... continue

Virtually all students will experience grief/loss at some time, and school counselors are usually the first to aid grieving students. Discover the... continue

Get an overview of Responsibility.org’s banner program, Ask, Listen, Learn: Kids and Alcohol Don’t Mix. The free program for kids ages 9-12 and their... continue

Social media has transformed the lives of girls in profound ways and affects the ways girls navigate their personal and social lives. Hear the... continue

One in four youth will experience trauma or victimization through bullying, cyberbullying, or online dangers, but most never report their experience.... continue

Unfortunately LGBTQ youth are statistically more likely to commit suicide than their peers. Hear from The Trevor Project, the leading organization... continue

Technology and social media are pervasive forces influencing how we view ourselves, cope with stress and interact socially. Examine research on the... continue

Mindfulness is almost a trendy catch phrase these days, but learn why it's here to stay. Discover how to tailor a mindfulness program to your school... continue

Examine how you can implement Confident Me, the Dove Self-Esteem Project's one-session or five-session self-esteem program for middle school... continue

If unaddressed, childhood and adolescent anxiety can have a lasting negative impact on students’ social/emotional development, academic success and... continue

Public education historically focused on academic achievement; however, a barrier to earning a high school diploma and being a productive citizen... continue

Learn how the innovative tool, Solving Our Stress, can help you visually chart students’ stress levels and create patterns of internal processes.... continue

It’s estimated that one in 14 children experience parental incarceration. School counselors need an understanding of the common loss experiences... continue

School counselors are critical members of the trauma-response team in every school. Learn how to respond when a major traumatic event happens in your... continue

When rude and mean behaviors are overgeneralized as bullying, a pressing issue loses its urgency. Learn how to consistently distinguish between rude,... continue

Learn how restorative practices can help you initiate and support systemic change to improve school culture, build relationships, reduce truancies... continue

Discover an efficient model for determining priorities for your school counseling program, and identify developmentally appropriate interventions... continue

The American School Counselor Association (ASCA), National Association of Elementary School Principals, (NAESP) and National Association of Secondary... continue

With advancing technology, virtual schools are becoming more widespread. Hear about the online educational landscape, including common reasons... continue