# 138.  The Gratitude Circle for Counselors: Finding Joy in the Work You Do

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Podcast: [Counselor Chat Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/counselor-chat-podcast-6074475)
Published: 2025-11-26T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://counselingessentials.org/captivate-podcast/138-the-gratitude-circle-for-counselors-finding-joy-in-the-work-you-do
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## Resource

Right before Thanksgiving, in the middle of progress reports, last-minute meetings, and all the pumpkin spice in the world, it can be easy to miss the small moments that actually fuel us. This episode is a gentle pause.  A breath.  A circle of gratitude created for you. I asked counselors in my Facebook groups what they are most grateful for, and their answers were pure joy, connection, and heart. Today I am sharing their stories, along with a few of my own, as a reminder that even in the chaos, the work you do every day truly matters. ✨ What You Will Hear in This Episode: Why the weeks before Thanksgiving feel especially heavy The power of stopping to notice the good A collective gratitude circle filled with counselor shared moments Students choosing time with their counselor as their reward Kids using calm down strategies and repeating your words back to you When a student calls you their trusted adult Why small wins often matter the most Real stories of connection from counsel…

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