As high school counselors with large caseloads, it can feel like a lot of pressure when it comes to trying to handle the mental health needs of students on top of everything else. There's no flow chart to work through because each scenario is unique.   The good news is that counselors have the tools, strategies, and experiences to handle these situations. All you need are some new ideas to lean into providing mental health support to students without doing it all yourself.   In today's episode, you'll learn your primary role when addressing mental health needs, tips for finding outside support in mental health efforts, examining your mental health needs in tiers and providing the correct help, and how you can utilize guest experts in many ways.   Resources Mentioned:

• Podcast: Episode 77, What it Looks Like to Implement MTSS in a High School Setting with Dr. Jake Olsen and Dr. Peg Donohue
• Podcast: Episode 99, How This High School Counselor Planned an Unforgettable Student Wellness Day with Tylee Resetich
• Blog: How We Hosted a Memorable Mindfulness Day at Our School
• Resource: The School Counselor’s Guide to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
• Resource: NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
• Resource: Mental Health First Aid Training
• Resource: Prepare Crisis Intervention Training
• Resource: ASCA U Specialist Training: Mental Health Specialist
• Resource: ASCA Webinars (Free to ASCA Members)
• Resource: CollegeVine AI Letter Recommendation Tool
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Full show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode102