Facilitate Compassionate Conversations

The ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success emphasize the importance of skills such as gathering evidence and considering multiple perspectives to make informed decisions and creating positive and supportive relationships with other students. These skills are especially important In the wake of a contentious election where emotions are high and opinions strong. As school counselors, it’s important to teach students how to have compassionate, productive conversations with other students, peers and adults. Hear from education leaders Rosalind Wiseman and Shanterra McBride as well as high school students on how to create a culture of dignity in your school and community.