Solution-Focused School Counseling with Dr. Russell A. Sabella

When was the last time you reviewed different counseling theories you could bring into your role? It's probably something you have not considered since graduate school, but we have you covered! We are diving into using a solution-focused school counseling approach and how it can increase your effectiveness and efficiency.

Today's guest, Dr. Russell A. Sabella, is a Professor in the School Counseling Program at the College of Education at Florida Gulf Coast University and President of Sabella & Associates. He is the author of many books, including Solution-Focused School Counseling: The Missing Manual. Dr. Sabella has trained and consulted with thousands of school counselors, educators, parents, and organizational leaders nationwide.

In this episode, Dr. Sabella shares an overview of using a solution-focused model and the differences between utilizing a solution-focused model vs. the traditional problem-focused model. Plus, you’ll hear the simple and practical ways to use this new method as a school counselor to increase your impact, how he has seen this model make a difference in students' lives, and how this model can be more effective and efficient as a busy school counselor.

Resources Mentioned:

• Private Podcast: Kickstart Your Year as a High School Counselor
• Book: Solution-Focused School Counseling: The Missing Manual
• Podcast: Episode 59, National School Counseling Week: 5 Forgotten Ways to Promote Your School Counseling Program
• Podcast: Episode 110, Here’s Why You Should Care About National School Counseling Week
• Leave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple Podcasts

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Full show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode112