Episode 51: Building Bridges: Strengthening School Counselor–Family Connections
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The episode discusses how school counselors can strengthen relationships with families through personal connections and effective communication strategies.
<img class="wp-image-4615 aligncenter" src="https://videos.schoolcounselor.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ep51_social_media_1080x0180.jpg" alt="" width="375" height="375" /> In this episode of the I Hear You Say podcast, host Jill Cook, executive director of the American School Counselor Association, and co-host Janae Douglas, ASCA’s education and training coordinator, sit down with Sarah Ritchie and Carol Clemens to explore how school counselors can strengthen relationships with families. The conversation highlights the power of personal connections and positive communication, while also offering practical strategies for time management, proactive outreach, and navigating tough conversations with empathy. Together, they share insights designed to help counselors create supportive, trusting partnerships with families that ultimately enhance student success throughout the school year.
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