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EPISODE · Nov 26, 2025 · 16 MIN

138. The Gratitude Circle for Counselors: Finding Joy in the Work You Do

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Right before Thanksgiving, in the middle of progress reports, last-minute meetings, and all the pumpkin spice in the world, it can be easy to miss the small moments that actually fuel us.This episode is a gentle pause. A breath. A circle of gratitude created for you.I asked counselors in my Facebook groups what they are most grateful for, and their answers were pure joy, connection, and heart. Today I am sharing their stories, along with a few of my own, as a reminder that even in the chaos, the work you do every day truly matters.✨ What You Will Hear in This Episode:Why the weeks before Thanksgiving feel especially heavyThe power of stopping to notice the goodA collective gratitude circle filled with counselor shared momentsStudents choosing time with their counselor as their rewardKids using calm down strategies and repeating your words back to youWhen a student calls you their trusted adultWhy small wins often matter the mostReal stories of connection from counselors across the countryA quick 30 second gratitude practice you can do anytimeSimple ideas to keep the gratitude going at school💬 Quote from the Episode“Emotional safety is such a quiet form of love, and when kids choose to show up in your space, that is gratitude in motion.”💛 Encouragement for the WeekTake a moment today to name one thing you are grateful for in your work, with no posting or documenting, just a quiet acknowledgment of a meaningful moment.You are the safe space. You are the trusted adult. You are the calm in the storm.And that is something to be profoundly grateful for.Happy Thanksgiving, counselor friends. I appreciate you more than you know. 💛Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook GroupCaught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook GroupHigh School Counselor Connection Facebook GroupMentioned in this episode:Perks Membership

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Right before Thanksgiving, in the middle of progress reports, last-minute meetings, and all the pumpkin spice in the world, it can be easy to miss the small moments that actually fuel us.This episode is a gentle pause. A breath. A circle of gratitude...

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