At the beginning of the school year, do you take the time to introduce yourself and your role as a school counselor to the students in your building? Or, do you assume the students know who you are and what you do? I used to assume everyone knew me and knew what I did as a school counselor. But over time, I realized that wasn't true and I gained some very valuable insight on the significance of introducing yourself and your role as a school counselor. That’s what we are diving into in today’s episode. We are going to be chatting about why and how to introduce yourself and your role as a school counselor at the beginning of the school year. Topics Covered:How to build rapport and connection with students. When students feel connected and comfortable, they are more likely to seek support and confide in you about their concerns and challengesInforming students about available support, the extent of your role, and the ways you can assist them in their academic success, personal growth, and overall well-beingWhy establishing trust with students is crucialNormalizing help-seeking behaviors. This proactive approach breaks down barriers and encourages students to seek support when facing challengesThe importance of setting clear expectations including explaining confidentiality policies, scheduling procedures, and the types of problems you can assist withEngaging methods for introducing yourself to studentsResources Mentioned: School Counselor Tic-Tac-Toe GameMeet The Counselor LessonSchool Counselor BINGO GameCounselor Brochures BundleSecondary Counseling Brochures BundleCarol's WebsiteTPT storeLeave a review on Apple PodcastsQuestions about the conference or anything you heard on this episode? Send me an email: carol@counselingessentials.org