school counseling

Publications and research

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Foundational & Practical Counseling

ASCA National Model:  Framework for School Counseling Programs

by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA)

Essential for aligning with national best practices and developing a data-driven program.

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ASCA National Model Implementation Guide: ASCA Student Standards

by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA)

A companion guide for the National Model to help school counselors carry out the model.

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The Use of Data in School Counseling

by Trish Hatch

A hands-on guide to using data to drive program effectiveness and demonstrate impact.

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Making Data Work: An ASCA Toolkit (5th Edition)

by Anita Young and Carol Kaffenberger

Complements the ASCA National Model by providing step-by-step implementation strategies, skill-building activities, examples and resources to help school counselors develop program goals, collect and analyze data and share their findings with key stakeholders. 

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Up to the Challenge: Teaching Resilience and Responsibility in the Classroom

Drive students to confront life's challenges and move toward excellence.

Up to the challenge by jay jackson is a book about teaching resilience and responsibility in the classroom.
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Mental Health & Trauma-Informed Care

Helping Students Overcome Depression and Anxiety, Second Edition

by Kenneth W. Merrell

Offers evidence-based strategies for addressing mental health concerns in schools.

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Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom

by Kristin Souers with Pete Hall

A go-to resource for understanding and responding to trauma in the school setting.

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The Trauma-Informed School: A Step-by-Step Implementation Guide ...

by Jim Sporleder & Heather T. Forbes

A practical approach for implementing trauma-informed practices schoolwide.

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Trauma-Sensitive Schools: Learning Communities Transforming Children's Lives

 This book presents the trauma-sensitive schools approach with practical ideas to help educators promote student's success.

A book called trauma-sensitive schools by susan e. craig
Up to the Challenge: Teaching Resilience and Responsibility in the Classroom

Drive students to confront life's challenges and move toward excellence.

Up to the challenge by jay jackson is a book about teaching resilience and responsibility in the classroom.
The School Counselor's Mental Health Sourcebook: Strategies to Help Students Succeed

Provides tools for keeping students on track.

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Career & Academic Counseling

College and Career Readiness: A Guide for School Counselors K-12

Outlines the contributions school counselors and others make to the development and college and career readiness of each student at the elementary, middle and high school levels.

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Career Development and Planning: A Comprehensive Approach

by Robert Reardon, Janet Lenz, Gary Peterson, & James Sampson

A deep dive into career theories and how to apply them with students in a school setting.

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Career Counseling: A Holistic Approach (10th Edition)

by Vernon G. Zunker

A classic text that integrates career theory with practical strategies for diverse student populations.

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Motivational Interviewing for School Counselors

by Reagan North

Especially helpful for guiding students who are undecided or unmotivated about their future plans!

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The School Counselor’s Guide to Helping Students with Disabilities: Transition Planning

by Laura Marshak, Noreen Glover-Graf, & Claire Simpson

Drive students to confront life's challenges and move toward excellence.

Up to the challenge by jay jackson is a book about teaching resilience and responsibility in the classroom.
Career Development Interventions (6th Edition)

by Spencer G. Niles & JoAnn E. Harris-Bowlsbey

Offers specific counseling interventions for promoting career exploration and planning.

The school counselor 's mental health sourcebook by rick auger

Leadership

Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action

The common thread for organizations that achieve success, according to Simon Sinek, is that they all start with why. This simple question has the power to inspire others to achieve extraordinary things.

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101 Solutions for School Counselors and Leaders in Challenging Times

by Stuart F. Chen-Hayes, Melissa S. Ockerman, & E.C. Mason

Quick, actionable tips for common school counseling challenges.

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Responsive Services

Bullying and Cyberbullying: What Every Educator Needs to Know

by Elizabeth Kander Englander

Drawing on her own and others’ research, Englander shows how educators can flag problematic behaviors and frame effective responses.

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Bullying Today: Bullet Points and Best Practices

This book is organized so you can find the answers you need to make meaningful changes in the way you prevent and respond to bullying.

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35 Ways to Help a Grieving Child (Guidebook Series)

by Dougy Center

 Practical strategies for helping children through the tragedy of grief.

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Helping Teens Cope with Death

by Dougy Center

This guidebook outlines the many thoughts, challenges, and reactions unique to teens grieving a death.

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