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164. The Students You’re Still Worried About
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- Counselor Chat Podcast
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- May 29, 2026
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- 1056
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Summary
The Students You’re Still Worried About As the school year winds down, most people are focused on celebrations, graduations, and summer plans. But school counselors know there’s another side to this season—the students we're still thinking about. In this heartfelt episode of Counselor Chat , we'll talk about the students who stay on our minds long after the final bell rings. The students who still struggle with friendships, attendance, anxiety, family challenges, or simply finding their place in the world. You'll learn: Why it's normal to worry about certain students as summer approaches What you can realistically do before the school year ends Simple ways to help students identify supports and prepare for summer How to effectively hand off information to next year's team Why counselors need to remember they are only one chapter—not the entire story In This Episode: ✔️ Supporting vulnerable students before summer break ✔️ Creating meaningful final check-ins ✔️ Helping students identify trusted adults and support systems ✔️ Transition planning and counselor-to-counselor handoffs ✔️ Letting go of the pressure to "fix everything" before June ✔️ Trusting that the seeds you've planted will continue to grow Key Takeaway You don't have to solve every problem before summer. Sometimes the greatest gift we give students is consistency, connection, and the reminder that they matter. The fact that you're still worried about certain students doesn't mean you haven't done enough—it means you cared deeply. Connect with Carol 🌐 CounselingEssentials.org 📸 Instagram: @counselingessentials If this episode resonated with you, share it with another school counselor who may be carrying the weight of unfinished stories as the school year comes to a close. Until next time, remember: the relat…