😔Why School Counselors Feel Lonely And Unappreciated

🎥In this video I’m going to share 4 reasons why being a Counselor is lonely… School Counseling could be the loneliest job in education!

😔Of course, not all school counselors feel lonely. Many counselors have strong relationships with their colleagues, their students, and their families.

😭However, the factors mentioned in this video can make it difficult for some counselors to feel connected and supported.

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[sharonkaysnowton]

I agree with you. I think the problem is people do not understand WHAT a school counselor actually does. In today's time they usually stay in their office doing paperwork and have very little interaction with the kiddoes. So, you must make sure you have a balanced daily plan which allows you to actually work with the kiddoes. This is very important.

[pampowell]

Amen John! Especially about compassion fatigue. We carry so much due to confidentiality. As a solo K-8 school counselor, I think you hit the nail on the head with this video. Thank you!❤️

[FRANKYGURL]

Yes! Thanks for highlighting this! We got a 2nd school counselor at my school this year and I am soooo grateful! It makes such a difference to work with someone who truly understands what your job is a game changer! I hope I never need to be a solo counselor again

[latashascranton]

Yes yes! I know the difference because I came from teaching to counseling and I have felt this waaaayyyy too much the past 2 years as an Elem counselor

[NeNeRich]

Great video!! This is so real! You have a wonderful way of encouraging us new counselors! Thank you for all your help!

[clenoh]

Hello John, I really enjoy your videos, they helped me multiple times. I will definitely be checking out more of your videos now that I'm back in Middle School, but back to your question, I've never felt lonely but when I was the only counselor at an Early College years ago I did sometimes feel it a little bit but I'm glad I was able to have input from counselors at other schools. I'm just glad I do have another counselor working with me so we can bounce ideas off of each other. Keep up the good work with the videos!

[calebbaytop]

Wow this is my first year so Im listening to

[glendaotero]

I feel the same way in my current school. I feel I am not appreciate it. As a first year counselor with no support system, especially since I am the only school counselor in the building. Not easy at all. I will pray that my second year will go well.

[dianebusch]

Yes and I'm only been at it for 1 year.

[primula]

Hi, I want to ask you who is normally the line manager of the Primary Counsellor or who is he/she reporting to??

[nehajussal]

Hi Mr. B. Is there a way that I could email you?