The Secret Ingredient in School Counselor Success & Longevity

It's time to focus on something that is really overlooked in our field and  that we should be talking more about: it could be the single most important skill that you can develop to not only survive- but thrive!- in your career as a school counselor. Can you guess what it might be? Self-compassion may seem like kind of a silly thing to be talking about when we think about all of the really big, important, stressful things going on in our school counseling worlds, but research shows us that self-compassion  is vital if you want to endure in this career for any amount of time.Jump in to see if you REALLY know what self-compassion is, how to exercise it when you work in an environment where you feel like you're being judged EVERY SINGLE DAY or where you don't have a moment's peace, and how to cultivate your capacity for self-compassion.We round things out with a bonus exercise in self-compassion that may completely change the way you see your work- for the better!******************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.Mentioned in this Episode:School for School Counselors MastermindHarvard Health: 4 Ways to Boost Your Self-CompassionHang 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.)Check out our Modern Planner for School CounselorsA modern, elegant take on the traditional school counselor planner with an easy, minimalistic vibe. 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!Join our game-changing "Get the Job!" programNever worry if you're ready for that big interview or whether you'll be able to answer the questions well without a ton of stress or nervousness... with our exclusive interview prep sequence, materials and templates, you'll be prepared to SHINE!Did someone share this podcast with you? Be sure to subscribe for all the new episodes!!Connect --> schoolforschoolcounselors.com 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.