94. National School Counseling Week: Outside-the-Box Ideas

National School Counseling Week is just around the corner, and this episode of Counselor Chat is all about helping you make it memorable! Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned pro, I'm sharing creative ideas, advocacy tips, and time-saving strategies to celebrate your work, engage your school community, and amplify your impact.

From fun activities like counselor coffee chats and student shout-out walls to leveraging social media with themed posts and hashtags, there’s something for every school counselor looking to shine.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why National School Counseling Week is vital for advocacy and education.
• Creative celebration ideas like scavenger hunts, mindfulness moments, and career day collaborations.
• Simple ways to engage your school community and spread awareness.
• Social media strategies to maximize your reach and visibility.
• Tips for incorporating pre-made resources to save time and reduce stress.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

ASCA NSCW Materials

Get the free posters I talked about here.

NSCW Activities For Kids

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