What School Counselors Actually Do for Students

Ever wondered what a school counselor actually does all day besides magically appear when your child is melting down in the hallway? In this episode, I sit down with veteran school counselor Tina Russell to talk about how school counselors support students socially, emotionally, and practically—and why they can be such a helpful part of your family's team.

3 Key Takeaways

• School counselors do more than crisis support: They teach social-emotional lessons, run small groups, check in with students, and help coordinate resources behind the scenes.

• They help kids build real-life skills: Things like naming emotions, handling friendship drama, and learning what to do with self-doubt.

• They're part of your support team: If your child is struggling, isolating, avoiding school, or having friendship issues, reaching out to the school counselor can be a great first step.

1 Simple Script to try: "Hey, I'd love to add another safe person to your team—would you be open to talking with the school counselor?"

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