School Counselor

SCHOOL COUNSELOR MONTHLY TOPICS
(Topics are subject to change as needed.)

• August: Welcome & Getting to Know You – Building rapport, understanding counselor roles, student introductions.

• September: Friendship & Belonging – Making friends, inclusion, social skills, anti-bullying foundation.

• October: Bullying Prevention – National Bullying Prevention Month, kindness, safe reporting.

• November: Gratitude & Growth Mindset – Thankfulness, resilience, positive thinking.

• December: Coping with Stress & Emotions – Managing holiday stress, emotional regulation, mindfulness.

• January: Celebration, Closure & New Beginnings – Celebrating achievements, setting goals for the new year.

• February: Empathy & Healthy Relationships – Conflict resolution, communication, emotional intelligence.

• March: Goal Setting – Academic goals, self-reflection, motivation.

• April: Test Prep & Academic Success Skills – Study habits, test anxiety management, time management.

• May: Transitions & Moving Forward – Preparing for grade-level transitions, summer readiness, and reflection. L