Support For School Counselors During The Pandemic
This article was written originally for MultiBriefs Education . We are just over a year into a pandemic that has already caused radical shifts and rifs in our society and our profession. Since it started, one of our profession’s unsung heroes that you don’t often hear enough about are our school counselors. This team, often a small group in a school, have been quietly trying to hold things together for the sake of our students, our staff, and our families. Have you checked in on your school counselor lately to make sure they are okay? In a “normal” year, counselors have a heavy workload. They advise students on academics and post secondary planning. They engage with students in career exploration and development. They help them through issues related to equity, gender equity, discrimination, bias, and conflict. They bridge the gap between home and school, leading to positive school-family-community partnerships. They assist students with disabilities. They focus on mental health and