109. Mental Health Matters: Small Moves, Big Impact for Counselors This May

Between testing, field trips, and students bouncing off the walls, May can be chaotic. But even during the busiest weeks of the school year, you can make meaningful moves for Mental Health Awareness Month—without adding more to your calendar.

In this episode of Counselor Chat, I’m sharing quick, creative, and practical ways to promote mental wellness at school without burning yourself out.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to use morning announcements to plant positive mental health messages
• Ideas for a low-effort Mental Health Spirit Week
• Visual strategies like “Take What You Need” walls and student-made posters
• Fast and effective class check-ins and coping skill moments
• Ways to partner with teachers and engage parents
• How to model mental wellness for your school community

💡 Bonus Reminders:

• 🗓️ First round of Counselor Planners is at the printer—order now for Round 2
• ⏰ TpT Bonus Day Sale ends at MIDNIGHT—don’t miss it!

🎧 Listen now and let’s make mental health awareness doable this May.

Resources Mentioned:

Blog post: How Post-it Notes Can Change School Climate

Affirmation Posters Set 1

Affirmation Posters Set 2

Positive Posties

Spring Meditation Craft and Activity

Coping Skills Meditation and A-Z Posters

Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcast

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• Caught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook Group
• High School Counselor Connection Facebook Group

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