Monday Ideas for School Counselors
Weekly articles for school counselors with ideas on how to resolve typical school situations with students, teachers and parents using the solution focused approach.
Bullying Prevention Starts With What's Already Working
This October, try a solution-focused spin on bullying prevention: ask students what they're already doing to help classmates feel safe, respected, and included. ...more
School Safety
September 28, 2026
Grouping Together
Not every counseling group has to start with a problem. Discover how forming groups around shared interests can help students find belonging and connection this year. ...more
School Climate
September 21, 2026•2 min read
The Student Who Doesn't Want to Be There
A simple, curious question can help teachers reach the student who seems to not want to be there, revealing that underneath the attitude is often a quiet need to belong. ...more
Motivating Students
September 14, 2026•2 min read
Run Into the Fun
A grandson's birthday party sparks a simple solution focused reminder: a small greeting can help every student feel noticed, welcomed, and like they truly belong. ...more
School Climate
September 07, 2026•2 min read
Want Students to Engage? Start With Their Future
A simple solution-focused question can turn back-to-school routines into a student-led vision for the year ahead, sparking real engagement from day one. ...more
Miracle Question
August 28, 2026•2 min read
Finish Strong: What Will They Notice?
Help students finish the school year strong with one powerful question. ...more
Motivating Students
May 04, 2026•2 min read
3x5 to Thrive: Making the Countdown Count
As the school year winds down, give teachers a 3x5 card and two powerful questions. A simple solution-focused pause that helps everyone finish the year with intention. ...more
Teacher Relief
April 27, 2026•2 min read
Finish Strong: Look at What's Working Right Now
As the school year winds down, look at what's working. A simple 3x5 card activity helps students commit to finishing strong and reminds you of the difference you've made. ...more
Motivating Students
April 20, 2026•1 min read
The Noticing Project: Week 4 - Noticing Successes
Week 4 of The Noticing Project: seek out students who no longer need you and ask what helped. They didn't just stop coming—they started becoming. ...more
Exception Seeking
April 13, 2026•3 min read
The Noticing Project: Week 3 - Watch What Happens
Week 3 of The Noticing Project: repeat what you notice, watch identity form, and send it home. Small messages build powerful bridges between school and family. ...more
Exception Seeking
April 06, 2026•1 min read
The Noticing Project: Week 2 - Just Say It
Week 2 of The Noticing Project: saying out loud what you see in students builds identity and changes how they see themselves. One moment, one student at a time. ...more
Exception Seeking
March 30, 2026•2 min read
The Noticing Project: Week 1 - Just Begin
Introducing The Noticing Project: a simple weekly experiment that starts with just noticing the students we don't usually connect with. Week 1 of a new series. ...more
Exception Seeking
March 23, 2026•2 min read
When Do You Feel the Luckiest?
What feels like luck in school counseling is actually something deeper. Reflect on your luckiest moments and discover what they reveal about what works with students. ...more
Motivating Students
March 16, 2026•2 min read
Take a Break from the Problem
When students are too stuck to answer "What are your best hopes?" try externalizing the problem. A blend of narrative and solution-focused therapy that works. ...more
Exception Seeking
March 09, 2026•3 min read
Two Simple Strategies to Help Teachers Before Spring Break
Two simple, powerful strategies for teachers before spring break: pause before reacting to prevent power struggles, and notice small accomplishments in students. ...more
Teacher Relief
March 02, 2026•1 min read
Practical tools and strategies for school counselors to help students achieve their goals
Practical tools and strategies for school counselors to help students achieve their goals
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