175. The Counselor Introduction Lesson Students Actually Need

Your counselor introduction lesson is more than a back-to-school formality. It is one of the first ways you build trust, increase access, and help students understand when and how to ask for support.

In this episode of Counselor Chat, Carol shares what students actually need to hear during a counselor introduction lesson—and what you can skip.

You’ll learn how to:

Explain your role in student-friendly languageHelp students understand when they might come see youClearly explain confidentialityTeach students exactly how to request supportReduce the stigma that counseling means “being in trouble”Make your lesson interactive and memorableGive students a few key messages they can carry with them all year

The goal is not for students to memorize what a school counselor does. It is for them to know, “I know who my counselor is, I know how to reach them, and I know they can help.”

Intro Lessons:

Meet the School Counselor Tic-Tac-Toe

School Counselor BINGO

Meet the School Counselor Lesson Plan

Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcast

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