Elementary Counseling Blog

This is a terrific new book that all counselors will want on their book shelves. This book is written by US Supreme Court Justice Sonia...

Tragically two of my closest friends have lost a child to suicide in the past 5 months. It is hard, even as a trained mental health prov...

Recess is an important part of the school day. Many schools have paraprofessionals and volunteers supervising these periods that are of...

Less than 1/2 of US children and teens live in a home with 2 married heterosexual parents in their first marriage. Over 1/3 live in singl...

If this is your first year in a new school the priority should be building relationships with staff, students, and families. Attend ALL...

As the start of school approaches all school counselors will be dealing with anxious students (parents and staff). It is always helpful t...

At this summer's conference ASCA released the 4th edition of the National Model and the revised Implementation Guide.  I strongly r...