Thank you, Counselors: Celebrating National School Counseling Week (2024)

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Each year we celebrate National School Counseling Week during the first full week of February to honor the incredible and meaningful work all school counselors do each and every day. School counselors and career advisors play so many vital roles within a school community and for individual students and families. As we celebrate counselors, we wanted to pause and take a few moments to share our gratitude with school counselors for all they do.

Dear School Counselors,

Thank you for being a main source of continuity for students amidst changes and challenges both inside and outside of school. Your thoughtful encouragement and consistent presence helps students to feel seen and supported.

Thank you for reaching beyond the school walls to support families. You are a bridge between students and families and local community organizations that provide support for food, housing, mental health needs, and so much more.

Thank you for helping all students plan for their futures. At the elementary level, you make sure students have the social and emotional skills they need to be successful both now and in the future. At the secondary level, you layer in thoughtful resources with opportunities for exploration to ensure students forge their best path forward.

Thank you for the comfortable space you provide. Whether it be a listening ear, a place to calm down, or a trusted presence nearby, you have a way of meeting students’ needs – oftentimes even before they realize they are in need of support.

Thank you for your constant advocacy. You know how to support our students, and you work tirelessly to get them what they need. You work to creatively remove barriers to learning and engaging with peers, and always lead with putting students first.

Thank you for finding ways to reach all of your students – from those that need more gentle nudges and support to those that require one-on-one mentoring. Your ability to know your students and what they need is remarkable.

Thank you for playing a central role on the school support team. You find ways to collaborate and evaluate each situation for its unique nuances so we can work together to deliver the best support to all students.

Thank you for the professional development you provide to all of those within your school building. From impromptu conversations in the hallways that guide teachers to new perspectives and understanding to leading more formal trainings and workshops, you help everyone to better support students.

Thank you for all of your work in helping to build a positive school climate. We recognize all that you do to teach important social emotional skills and model effective conflict resolution and collaboration. Your lessons and leadership have a positive ripple effect throughout the entire school community.

And, during these past few months of school when everyone – students, teachers, and families – have required more support than usual, you have been there to lend a helping hand or jump in to support classrooms. You constantly smooth out rough edges and find a way to turn big emotions into positive action.

Thank you for changing lives for the better, one day at a time.

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Each year we celebrate National School Counseling Week during the first full week of February to honor the incredible and meaningful work all school counselors do each and every day. School counselors and career advisors play so many vital roles within a school community and for individual students and families. As we celebrate counselors, we wanted to pause and take a few moments to share our gratitude with school counselors for all they do.

Dear School Counselors,

Thank you for being a main source of continuity for students amidst changes and challenges both inside and outside of school. Your thoughtful encouragement and consistent presence helps students to feel seen and supported.

Thank you for reaching beyond the school walls to support families. You are a bridge between students and families and local community organizations that provide support for food, housing, mental health needs, and so much more.

Thank you for helping all students plan for their futures. At the elementary level, you make sure students have the social and emotional skills they need to be successful both now and in the future. At the secondary level, you layer in thoughtful resources with opportunities for exploration to ensure students forge their best path forward.

Thank you for the comfortable space you provide. Whether it be a listening ear, a place to calm down, or a trusted presence nearby, you have a way of meeting students’ needs – oftentimes even before they realize they are in need of support.

Thank you for your constant advocacy. You know how to support our students, and you work tirelessly to get them what they need. You work to creatively remove barriers to learning and engaging with peers, and always lead with putting students first.

Thank you for finding ways to reach all of your students – from those that need more gentle nudges and support to those that require one-on-one mentoring. Your ability to know your students and what they need is remarkable.

Thank you for playing a central role on the school support team. You find ways to collaborate and evaluate each situation for its unique nuances so we can work together to deliver the best support to all students.

Thank you for the professional development you provide to all of those within your school building. From impromptu conversations in the hallways that guide teachers to new perspectives and understanding to leading more formal trainings and workshops, you help everyone to better support students.

Thank you for all of your work in helping to build a positive school climate. We recognize all that you do to teach important social emotional skills and model effective conflict resolution and collaboration. Your lessons and leadership have a positive ripple effect throughout the entire school community.

And, during these past few months of school when everyone – students, teachers, and families – have required more support than usual, you have been there to lend a helping hand or jump in to support classrooms. You constantly smooth out rough edges and find a way to turn big emotions into positive action.

Thank you for changing lives for the better, one day at a time.

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We appreciate all of the work school Counselors and Career Advisors do to help students succeed. That's why we work diligently to create a platform that supports them in their work - check it out below.

Thank you, Counselors: Celebrating National School Counseling Week (2024)

FAQs

What to say for counselor appreciation week? ›

I hear you listening to the pain of others. I hear you celebrating accomplishments and progress. I hear you always wanting to do more, learn more, be more. And I just want to say thank you.

How do you say thank you to a school counselor? ›

Dear School Counselors, Thank you for being a main source of continuity for students amidst changes and challenges both inside and outside of school. Your thoughtful encouragement and consistent presence helps students to feel seen and supported. Thank you for reaching beyond the school walls to support families.

How do you say thank you to a Counsellor? ›

I just wanted to say thank you so much for all of your help over the past 10 weeks. The whole time I felt like you listened to what I was saying and really took the time to understand. I don't quite know what I was expecting from the sessions, but it wasn't that!

What is the theme for National Counselor Week 2024? ›

National School Counseling Week 2024, “School Counseling: Standards-Based, Student-Focused,” celebrated Feb. 5-9, 2024, focuses public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems.

What is an inspirational quote for a counselor? ›

Quotes About Counselor

Counselors are the architects of inner healing, helping us build a solid foundation for a brighter future.” “A counselor's empathy has the power to mend broken hearts and restore hope.” “Counselors are like emotional detectives, helping us uncover the hidden truths within ourselves.”

How do you write a professional appreciation message? ›

Guidelines for writing appreciation letters:

State what you appreciate and briefly explain why. Do not add other news or information not related to the appreciative gesture. The message of appreciation should stand alone. Be brief, warm, and sincere.

How do you say thank you meaningfully and professionally? ›

I really appreciate your help.” “I wanted to express my gratitude for your help and support today.” “Your support means the world to me!” “I appreciate the way you supported me.”

How do you express gratitude to a therapist? ›

You can show your appreciation for them by providing them with meaningful feedback and share what has helped you and what was difficult. Your therapist would probably also appreciate it if you left a positive review on their practice's website or Google page.

How do you express professional gratitude? ›

When expressing gratitude, it can be good to use words other than "thank you." Instead, consider using phrases like:
  1. "I really appreciate what you did."
  2. "I am very grateful for it."
  3. "I was really pleased to have your help."
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What are the four themes of counseling? ›

ASCA officials believe that by implementing these four themes of leadership, collaboration, advocacy and systemic change into the comprehensive school counseling program, school counselors can create an environment that is not only challenging for all students but also equitable.

What is counselor awareness? ›

Counseling awareness refers to the understanding and recognition of the importance and benefits of counseling services. It involves being aware of the various forms of counseling available, the potential benefits of seeking counseling, and how to access these services.

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