We know that as high school counselors, our roles are unique and specialized, and it's crucial to feel valued and respected by our admin. But what happens when an administrator seems to be refusing to acknowledge the value of our work?

Join me as we explore why this topic is important and how thriving relationships between admins and counselors can lead to higher job satisfaction, lower burnout rates, and ultimately, higher student achievement.

We'll discuss three types of administrators that can be difficult to work with, and provide strategies for troubleshooting these personality types. Whether you're experiencing these challenges firsthand or seeking ways to improve your administrator relationship, this episode will provide you with practical tips and quick wins to make a change for the better.

Resources Mentioned:

• Resource: Digital Mega Bundle
• Journal Article: Communication Factors as Predictors of Relationship Quality: A National Study of Principals and School Counselors- Duslak and Geir, 2018
• Journal Article: Using Leader-Member Exchange Theory to Examine Principal-School Counselor Relationships, School Counselors’ Roles, Job Satisfaction, and Turnover Intentions- Clemens, Milsom, Cashwell- 2018
• ASCA Article: Bridging the Gap by Rhonda Williams
• ASCA Article: Building Trust and Respect- Sandra Conrad
• Free resources on “Enhancing the Principal-School Counselor Relationship Toolkit,” developed by ASCA, the College Board and the National Association of Secondary Principals (NASSP)
• Podcast: Episode 71, An Administrator's Perception of School Counselors and the Roles They Play
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Full show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode98