This is such a perfect point right now!

Harsh headline but very helpful article. In hard times, give your kids some control where you can and help them have the words to express what they're feeling. Even as an adult while seeing faces is great sometimes, sometimes a phone call or text is better to connect.

We all should be angry right now. When you realize you need to do more than be angry, start with this list of actions to take. medium.com/equality-inclu…

Black Lives Matter. I promise to continue to do my part: not just to love my colleagues & students of color, but to listen & elevate Black voices, to advocate for systemic change, & to have the hard, uncomfortable conversations with White family and colleagues.

She would've been 27 today. She deserved better than this. #SayHerName #BreonnaTaylor #BlackLivesMatter Art Cred 🕸️syd🕸️

Great article by school counselors and parents about the need to talk to your children about race, being antiracist, and seeking social justice. richmond.com/news/local/my-…

PSA: 🙌

June 19, 1865-an important milestone in our history. Juneteenth symbolizes freedom and progress, though it certainly also reminds us of the work left to do. google.com/amp/s/amp.theg…

Powerful viewpoint from hundreds of colleges about hats important to high school students right now, including new adapted ways to be involved and give back!

It’s not just students who need Maslow. Teachers need: 1) feel safe / supported 2) emotional connection/ relationships 3) feel respected 4) attention/ appreciation 5) value within the team 6) Volition/ autonomy 7) innovation/ creativity 8) self care

So proud of VBCPS and the many who have worked hard to create and pass this equity policy. It's neither the start nor the end of our long journey to ensure all our students, staff, and community thrive, but an important step in the right direction!

Know your voting options. Don’t be intimidated. Do your research. Know who is on the ballot. Bring people with you to vote. Register, and then make sure eligible family and friends are registered. #OWNYourVote

Green Run HS loves GRHSCounselingDept every day, and this week we’re honored to share each counselor with Twitter and beyond! Next up is 💙Alison Hill💚 who serves our Oc-So alphabet. She’s in her 5th year as a counselor, and her relationship building is 2nd to none! #StallionStrong

Great reminder as we wrap up National School Counseling Week for us to take care of ourselves and each other! #NSCW21 inservice.ascd.org/who-helps-the-…

There's a lot happening in the world right now: Afghanistan, New Orleans, Haiti, new COVID surges, back to school. Remember to check on your friends & family. Reach out if you're doing ok. Reach out if you're not doing ok.

Wise words from this young man. Goals matter, but not more than Relationships! youtube.com/watch?v=vJNh_A…

From breaking down barriers to higher education to helping students manage their mental and emotional health, school counselors play powerful roles in the lives of young people around our country.

We don’t find ourselves. We build ourselves. With every experience, setback, and bounce back, we learn and we build ourselves. And that’s an energizing way to live in our own stories. Let’s keep doing the work. Let’s keep building.