STOMP Out Bullying
Numerous tweens and teens who witness bullying often admit to not knowing how to react. Don’t be in the dark! You have the ability to make a significant difference. Begin by using these suggestions to take action.
Author: Jason Bullock
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Whose Bench are you on? – Video
To promote our greatest hopes and dreams for youth—and to prevent the outcomes we worry about most—we must be the trusted adults young people need. But how do we do that in schools and youth-serving organizations? How do we build the kinds of relationships that promote academic growth and positive youth development… while ensuring our Read More
Supporting Students as They Compare Accelerated and Traditional Programs
Most people understand college to be one particular thing: four years of instruction that prepares you for a hopefully high-paying job. This has been the traditional route. However, there are now more ways than ever to pursue higher education. As a guidance counselor, your job is to help students find the route that is most Read More
10 Unexpected Side Gigs That are Becoming Faster and More Profitable with AI
Looking for a little extra money on the side or during the summer when out for summer break? AI has created some nice side gigs that can help boost income during the summer. Resume Now just put out a list of 10 top side gigs which include email inbox cleanup specialists, podcast show notes writers, Read More
Reflect, Don’t Report: Writing About Sensitive Topics
Every year around this time, I start getting questions like these from counselors, parents, and students… The answer: Yes … if the essay: A college essay topic is not as important as why a student is writing about it. We know students tend to get excited over ideas they think will get them noticed inside the admissions Read More
Top 10 “AI-Powered” Jobs In-Demand
Interest in AI-proof careers remains high, but another job market shift is gaining momentum: AI-powered jobs, or roles where AI skills can make workers more valuable and less vulnerable in their careers. According to recent reports, the majority of workers (79%) already use AI tools at work or are interested in adopting it, and 77% say Read More
From Chaos to Calm: Using DBT Skills to Help Teens Regulate & Reconnect
From Chaos to Calm: Using DBT Skills to Help Teens Regulate & Reconnect is a 3-hour live, interactive continuing education program designed for licensed counselors and school-based mental health professionals who work with adolescents. This training provides an applied overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) principles and focuses on the practical implementation of DBT-informed skills Read More
Why Learning Environments Matter for Students Preparing for Helping Professions
Certain professions—education, healthcare, social work—have aspects of responsibility that book learning alone can’t cover. You might know everything there is to know about the human body and the illnesses that can befall it, but if you can’t withstand the pressure of an emergency room, you’re probably not going to be a good fit for a Read More
AI Disruption: What Students Should Know — and What Counselors Can Share
Two new Study.com resources tackle the career question students keep asking: Will AIeliminate entry-level jobs? And if AI is growing, how do I get into it? Here’s what their research found. Key Takeaways● AI disruption is hitting entry-level jobs first by automating repeatable, screen-based “starter tasks.”● Future-proof careers tend to involve hands-on work, licensing, high Read More
Financial Aid Awards & Appeals – New Free Resource
GradBetter offers free tools that compare financial aid awards and draft clear, effective appeal letters. Counselors can use the tools directly or simply invite families to compare awards, understand what drives appeals, and generate a strong starting draft. Appealing is now common practice. About one-third of families appeal, and most succeed, with the majority of Read More
