34: Beyond Guidance: How School Counselors Support Kids, Families, and Schools with Rachel Davis

School counselors can be an incredible resource for kids who are struggling—but many parents don’t realize the range of support they can provide. In this episode, I’m joined by Rachel Davis, former school counselor and founder of Bright Futures Counseling, to talk about how school counselors support kids with everything from friendships and executive function to emotional regulation and academic challenges. We also dig into how counselors work with teachers and parents—and how families can tap into this often-overlooked resource at school. In this episode, you’ll learn: *What school counselors actually do—and how their role goes far beyond college and career guidance*How counselors can help with challenges like friendships, executive function, emotional regulation, and behavior*How counselors can support kids in the classroom, where challenges are actually happening*When a school counselor can help connect families with additional resources or outside support*How to reach out to your child’s counselor and start a conversation about what your child needs This episode will help if: *You’re not really sure what your child’s school counselor does—or when to reach out*Your child is struggling socially, emotionally, behaviorally, or academically at school*You’re seeing challenges at home that the school may not be seeing*You want another school team member who can help you figure out what’s getting in the way and what might help Resources & Links: Rachel Davis / Bright Futures Counseling: BrightFutures-Counseling.comBright Futures Counseling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightfuturescounseling Book recommendations:The Anxious Generation (Jonathan Haidt)Hunt, Gather, and Parent🎒 Follow Reframe Parenting for use-now tools and strategies for school success. 🌐 www.reframeparenting.com🎧 Visit www.reframeparenting.com/blog to dive into blog posts & podcast episodes to discover more school success strategies and get tools designed with you and your child in mind. Submit a Listener Question for a Future Episode 💖Instagram: instagram.com/@reframeparenting🖇️Threads: threads.com/@reframeparenting Write a review for the Unlocking School Success podcast & share a screenshot with me at scotti@reframeparenting.com for a chance to win a free month in the School Success Library! 📝