299. Building Community with School Counselors

Hey there, counselor friend. On today's podcast episode, I want to talk with you about the importance of building community with fellow school counselors. I often hear counselors say they feel like they're on their own island. Many times, you may be the only counselor in your building—or even across multiple buildings. I remember when I worked at an international school, I was the only counselor for the entire district. Sometimes, you just need a sounding board—someone you can go to and ask: Does anyone else feel like this? Is this a good idea? What would you do in this situation? In one of my school districts, we had a monthly collaboration meeting for all counselors, and it was such a valuable time to connect and share ideas. When I created IMPACT, my school counseling membership, I knew I wanted to provide that same sense of community. Each month, we host a Zoom call during lunchtime where we start with a quick feelings check-in and then open the floor for conversation. We talk through tough cases, share what's working, exchange ideas, and simply support one another. Today, I'm sharing a recording from one of our monthly calls to give you a little sneak peek into what these community conversations look like. This one is from October, and I absolutely loved the discussions we had. Resources Mentioned: Join IMPACT Connect with Rachel: TpT Store Blog Instagram Facebook Page Facebook Group Pinterest Youtube   More About School Counseling Simplified: School Counseling Simplified is a podcast offering easy to implement strategies for busy school counselors. The host, Rachel Davis from Bright Futures Counseling, shares tips and tricks she has learned from her years of experience as a school counselor both in the US and at an international school in Costa Rica. You can listen to School Counseling Simplified on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!