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School Counselors - Helping Students Rule Their Experiences (GSCA 2025 Annual Conference)

Connection Before Correction: Building Relationships to Empower and Intervene

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM–2:30 PM EST
Pecan (40 seats)
Target Audience

Elementary/Middle

Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)

High School

Primary focus area of your proposal

Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)

Session Summary

This session focuses on the need for school counselors to work on building relationships with students before trying to correct a student's behavior or respond to a crisis. Building strong relationships with students first can allow school counselors to support students and step in effectively when they are having a tough time. Participants will learn evidence-based practices and practical tools to build better connections with their students and support their social, emotional, and mental well-being.

Presenters

Janelle Brooks, CJ Hicks Elementary
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