5 School Counseling Mistakes That’ll Bite You in August

What you forget in May will come back to bite you in August. In this episode, we cover 5 school counseling mistakes that cause chaos when the year starts- and how to avoid them while you still can.You’re running on fumes. May is chaos. And the last thing you want is another “end-of-year checklist.”But here’s the truth: what you forget now will turn into a full-on mess in August.We’re walking through 5 school counseling mistakes that seem small in May but turn into massive headaches when the new year hits. These aren’t the obvious ones, either. We’re talking about the subtle slip-ups that leave you scrambling, frustrated, or starting from scratch… again.You’ll learn:What to jot down now that’ll save your sanity in the fallWhy “data reflection” doesn’t have to mean hours of spreadsheetsHow to close out the year with intention (even if you’re over it)The one thing you’re probably skipping that sets the tone for AugustA smarter, simpler way to stay sharp over the summer (without burning out)If you’re a school counselor trying to finish strong without falling apart, this episode is for you.Mentioned in this Episode:School for School Counselors MastermindList of Closure Activities for Students*********************************⭐️ Want support with real-world strategies that actually work on your campus? We’re doing that every day in the School for School Counselors Mastermind. Come join us! ⭐️**********************************Our goal at School for School Counselors is to help school counselors stay on fire, make huge impacts for students, and catalyze change for our roles through grassroots advocacy and collaboration. Listen to get to know more about us and our mission, feel empowered and inspired, and set yourself up for success in the wonderful world of school counseling.Hang out in our Facebook groupJump in, ask questions, share your ideas and become a part of the most empowering school counseling group on the planet! (Join us to see if we're right.)Join the School for School Counselors MastermindThe Mastermind is packed with all the things your grad program never taught you IN ADDITION TO unparalleled support and consultation. No more feeling alone, invisible, unappreciated, or like you just don't know what to do next. We've got you!Did someone share this podcast with you? Be sure to subscribe for all the new episodes!! This work is part of the School for School Counselors body of work developed by Steph Johnson, LPC, CSC, which centers role authority over role drift, consultative practice over fix-it culture, adult-designed systems and environments as primary drivers of student behavior, clinical judgment over compliance, and school counselor identity as leadership within complex systems.