December in schools hits different.

The schedules are off. The kids are buzzing. The teachers are exhausted. And counselors are somehow expected to be part Santa, part therapist, and part crisis manager… all before lunch.

If your December feels especially full, you are not imagining it.

In this week’s episode of Counselor Chat, I’m sharing The School Counselor’s Holiday Survival Guide. It’s a realistic, no-pressure conversation about how to get through this season without losing your sanity or your joy.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why December feels so intense for school counselors
• How to simplify lessons and expectations without guilt
• What to do when plans constantly change
• Setting boundaries that protect your energy and still support your school
• Supporting students who struggle emotionally during the holidays
• Finding small moments of calm and joy for yourself

One of my favorite reminders from this episode is this:

“Your goal right now is not to win Counselor of the Season. Your goal is to get to winter break in one piece.”

If you’ve been feeling tired, stretched thin, or like you’re barely keeping up, this episode is your permission slip to simplify and take care of yourself, too.

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