School counselors deserve high-quality resources and support.
We do the heavy lifting of reading the research and creating the curriculum so that you can focus entirely on being the amazing school counselor you are.
You became a school counselor for a reason.
It brings you joy to support your school community, help students succeed, counsel kids, and promote your students' social emotional development!
But...
You barely have enough time to deliver your services and coordinate programming - let alone try to create or find engaging resources informed by research. Or seek out new professional learning opportunities.
The good news...
With Your Counseling Compass, you don't have to waste your precious school time (or personal time) with that anymore.
Imagine what will happen when you have...
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Research-Informed Resources
An all-access vault of comprehensive and highly engaging activities that are full of relevant scenarios your students can really connect with?
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Actionable PD in Your Pocket
No-fluff trainings delivered each month that give you the knowledge and strategies that prepare you to support your school intentionally and effectively
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Compassionate Community
A space where people truly understand where you're coming from, where you can safely ask the hard questions, celebrate your wins, and feel supported
Your Counseling Compass puts all of this together to save you time, and support you in being an organized, confident, and fulfilled counselor!
Hello, counselor friends! I'm Sara.
And I know how it feels to try being the best school counselor you can be (while also being extraordinarily strapped for time). I know the highs, the lows, the challenges, and the successes.
And through research, reading, and experience, I've learned what really works (for school counselors and for students!).
For nearly a decade, I've been creating resources and speaking at conferences (five-time ASCA presenter!) to share what I've learned with others. Now, I have a way to provide even more support. A way to get counselors what they need, when they need it.
"Having access to all of the resources in Your Counseling Compass has been a game changer for me. It has quickly become my go to as new needs pop up! Knowing they’re resources I can trust and are low prep for me has saved me so much time! I also appreciate the training and community pieces to learn with and from others in similar roles!"
-Angelica O.
Here's what's inside:
ALL-ACCESS RESOURCE PASS
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Growing library of over 230 counseling and social emotional resources
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ASCA and CASEL aligned
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Created by counselors, for counselors
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Research-based (and still engaging for students!)
It's curriculum that will make you excited to teach lessons, run groups, and consult on behavior (yes, even the trickiest classes and cases!)
BITE-SIZED AUDIO TRAININGS
Sharing the best strategies and ideas with you in practical, digestible, and applicable ways.
These twice-a-month podcast episodes are no filler, up to date, zero advertising, and full of actionable strategies. (Not a podcast listener? You can listen online, too!)
Plus...
Use of Time Tracker
Compass Counselors also get exclusive access to an easy-to-use use of time tracker. It's a tool we created in google sheets that allows you to track your time in order to advocate for your role so you can spend more time doing what really makes a difference. And when we say easy-to-use, we mean it. Super easy and intuitive, and zero percent overwhelming!
Searchable Book Database
We've built you a database with hundreds of children's SEL and counseling books - and we've designed it so that you can search it by category, keyword, and/or grade level. Then, voila, you have our recommended books! Title, cover photo, Amazon link, etc. Counselor-tested books to use with your students...without all the time searching for them.
Supportive Community
Compass Counselors get it. Our private Facebook community is like having hundreds of compassionate virtual co-counselors. Inside, we do challenges, engage in book studies together, and provide support to one another. It's a thoughtful, like-minded crew that meets one another where we are. Plus there are giveaways each month :-)
Your Counseling Compass and Evidence-Based School Counseling
Evidence-based school counseling means using your knowledge of student needs to implement research-based or evidence-based interventions, and then evaluating their impact.
The resources inside Your Counseling Compass are research-based!
That means we’ve incorporated what the research says is effective practice (and crucial skills) within SEL, group counseling, and children’s mental health into our resources. We've included multiple data collection tools, too.
Q: What if I already own a lot of your resources?
That's great! Because it means you already know how engaging and effective our tools are. And you probably don't have all 230+ of them yet - this membership gives you access to over $825 worth of resources, plus all of the new ones we create while you're with us.
The membership is also about more than just resources! The ongoing professional development and support will profoundly serve you in an entirely additional way.
Become a Compass Counselor
and get instant access to school counseling tools that make your job easier and more impactful.
Monthly Membership
$23 each month
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All access to 230+ school counseling and SEL resources
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First access to all new resources created by The Responsive Counselor
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Bite-sized trainings each month on topics members choose
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Private and supportive FB community with challenges and book studies
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Exclusive use-of-time data tracking tool
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Counseling and SEL children's book database
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Less than 77 cents a day
Yearly Membership
$230 each year
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All access to 230+ school counseling and SEL resources
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First access to all new resources created by The Responsive Counselor
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Bite-sized trainings each month on topics members choose
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Private and supportive FB community with challenges and book studies
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Exclusive use-of-time data tracking tool
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Counseling and SEL children's book database
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Two months FREE!
Rebekah S.Z.
"I’ve always loved resources by The Responsive Counselor… so it was a no-brainer to sign up for this very affordable subscription. It’s saved me so much time when I am looking for resources to work with a student on a specific skill. I can easily download it, review it, and decide if it is what I’m looking for or to try a different resource - no more wasting money since it’s all included! I can’t wait to explore more of the professional development this summer too! YCC saves me time and money, and provides me research-based resources for ALL my students!""
Payton R.
"This is my first year being a school counselor. The portal is so easy to use and find resources through. It has helped me tremendously! I love being able to find everything I need in one place. I also love the book database. It helps whenever I am going to be meeting with a student individually and need a book on a specific topic. Also, the teachers in my school have raved about my lessons and how practical and useful they are. I am always quick to say that my curriculum does such a great job! Thank you for providing such amazing resources. I am so grateful!"
Meg L.
“I love having access to data-driven resources at all times. The lessons are easy to print and go, and the tools are great for any counselor trying to get/stay organized. I feel like I’ve subscribed to a lot of different resource memberships, and this one is definitely my favorite so far!”
Lois A.
“Before becoming a member of YCC, I used the Responsive Counselor resources because I enjoyed using them and the resources met the needs of my program and my students. It is wonderful having the resources in one location identified according to topic. I also like the response time when there are questions and concerns. This feels like a group of friends supporting each other."
Here's what you can expect:
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You're seeing social emotional growth in your students as a result of your lessons and interventions
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You've got more time for your friends, family, and hobbies (you've stopped spending hours searching or planning for lessons and activities)
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You feel connected to the profession and other like-minded counselors
...and you're walking into school with a pep in your step, knowing you've got what you need to really make a difference with your students!
Who is Your Counseling Compass right for?
This IS right for you if...
- You're an elementary school counselor or social worker
- You don't have easy access to all of the engaging and effective counseling resources you need
- You'd rather focus on delivering services and programming vs. using your time and mental energy searching for and creating activities
- Your district doesn't provide you with regular, relevant PD
- You feel confident joining because you can see how helpful this will be for you
This is NOT the best fit if...
- You work primarily with middle or high school students
- You already have access to all of the resources you need that you love and your students grow from
- You're a big fan of DIY and don't mind spending time at school and home searching for and/or creating curriculum from scratch
- You get regular (and great) PD from your district
- The monthly fee would be a financial hardship for you