Time management is one of those essential life skills that often gets overlooked—and yet it can make a huge difference in a student’s success both now and in the future. In this episode, we’re continuing our life skills series (listen to part one HERE!) with a focus on helping high schoolers understand and practice effective time management before they graduate. You’ll hear how this skill connects to ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors and why it’s a game-changer for building independence.

I’ll share simple, practical ways to introduce time management through your counseling program, from identifying schedule non-negotiables to exploring planning tools students will actually use. You’ll also get strategies to help students build routines, increase self-awareness, and approach it all with grace and empathy. Be sure to check out the resources below to put these ideas into action!

Resources Mentioned:

• Resource: High School Counselor Kickstart Audio Course
• Resource: Organization Digital Counseling Activity
• Resource: Life After High School Classroom Lesson
• Resource: Transition to College Digital Presentation
• Resource: End of Year High School Counseling Bundle
• Podcast: Episode 166, Life Skills Your Students Should Master [Part 1: Budgeting Basics]
• Podcast: Episode 83, How to Use Needs Assessments Strategically This Year in Your High School Counseling Program
• Resource: ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors
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Imagine if your students graduated not just with academic knowledge, but real-world skills they’ll use every day. Today we’re starting that conversation. I’m kicking off a three-part series that will cover essential life skills that students should master before they leave high school, no matter what their post-secondary plans are.

First up: the basics of budgeting - a skill so many students are missing when they leave high school. I’m sharing why financial literacy matters now more than ever, how you can easily tie it into the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors, and some creative ways to make budgeting relatable (and even a little fun!) for your students. You’ll also hear why understanding their own money mindset is key to setting them up for success.

Resources Mentioned:

• Resource: Student Budgeting Workbook
• Resource: Financial Literacy Bundle
• Resource: ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors
• Leave your review for High School Counseling Conversations on Apple Podcasts

Connect with Lauren:

• Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews https://counselorclique.com/interviews
• Visit my TpT store https://counselorclique.com/shop
• Send me a DM on Instagram @counselorclique https://instagram.com/counselorclique
• Follow me on Facebook https://facebook.com/counselorclique
• Send me an email mailto:lauren@counselorclique.com
• Join the Clique Collaborative http://cliquecollab.com

Full show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode165

When it comes to student mental health, the need is huge, but the budget? Not so much. If you’ve ever looked around your school and thought, “How am I supposed to support these students with so little to work with?”, this episode is for you. I’m sharing five practical, low-cost (or completely free) ways to address mental health needs on your campus.

Whether you’re part of a fully staffed counseling department or flying solo, the truth is, you don’t have to do this alone. These strategies aren’t about adding more to your plate; they’re about giving you tools you can have in your back pocket, so you’re not starting from scratch in the middle of a crisis. Having these tools ready will help you feel more confident and grounded when it matters most!

Resources Mentioned:

• Resource: Grief Bundle
• Resource: Digital Activities Mega Bundle
• Resource: Coping Skills Presentation
• Resource: NAMI
• Resource: Everfi- Mental Wellness Course (free)
• Podcast: Episode 154, How to Set Up a Peer Leader Program in Your School
• Podcast: Episode 119, From Off-Track to Graduation: Counselor Tips for Supporting At-Risk Students
• Podcast: Episode 102, Support Strategies for Meeting Your High School Students’ Mental Health Needs
• Leave your review for High School Counseling Conversations on Apple Podcasts

Connect with Lauren:

• Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews https://counselorclique.com/interviews
• Visit my TpT store https://counselorclique.com/shop
• Send me a DM on Instagram @counselorclique https://instagram.com/counselorclique
• Follow me on Facebook https://facebook.com/counselorclique
• Send me an email to lauren@counselorclique.com
• Join the Clique Collaborative http://cliquecollab.com

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