Starting Strong: Establishing Your Counselor Identity as a New School Counselor

New to school counseling? You're not alone. In this engaging and supportive session, graduate students and new professionals will explore how to confidently step into their role as school counselors. From defining your professional identity to navigating school politics and building culturally responsive relationships, this session will provide practical tools and honest insights into starting strong. You’ll leave with strategies for managing the transition, communicating your role clearly, and advocating for your place on the school team—all while maintaining a healthy balance and sense of purpose.

Learning Objectives: 

1.) Define and articulate their school counselor identity within the broader context of a school’s structure and expectations. 

2.) Identify common challenges faced by new professionals and learn effective strategies for navigating them. 

3.) Access self-care and reflection strategies to maintain professional boundaries and prevent burnout.

Speaker:

Jacqueline Moreno