At the beginning of the school year, do you take the time to introduce yourself and your role as a school counselor to the students in your building?
Or, do you assume the students know who you are and what you do?
I used to assume everyone knew me and knew what I did as a school counselor. But over time, I realized that wasn’t true and I gained some very valuable insight on the significance of introducing yourself and your role as a school counselor.
That’s what we are diving into in today’s episode. We are going to be chatting about why and how to introduce yourself and your role as a school counselor at the beginning of the school year.
Topics Covered:
- How to build rapport and connection with students. When students feel connected and comfortable, they are more likely to seek support and confide in you about their concerns and challenges
- Informing students about available support, the extent of your role, and the ways you can assist them in their academic success, personal growth, and overall well-being
- Why establishing trust with students is crucial
- Normalizing help-seeking behaviors. This proactive approach breaks down barriers and encourages students to seek support when facing challenges
- The importance of setting clear expectations including explaining confidentiality policies, scheduling procedures, and the types of problems you can assist with
- Engaging methods for introducing yourself to students
Resources Mentioned:
- School Counselor Tic-Tac-Toe Game
- Meet The Counselor Lesson
- School Counselor BINGO Game
- Counselor Brochures Bundle
- Secondary Counseling Brochures Bundle
- Carol’s Website
- TPT store
- Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
Questions about the conference or anything you heard on this episode?
Send me an email: carol@counselingessentials.org