To the School Counselors Who Show Up Every Day: Thank You

This week, we want to pause and express gratitude for the care, presence, and steadiness you bring to your students every day. This is just a simple, heartfelt thank you.

Thank you for the steady presence you bring to your schools and to the students who rely on you. For the care you offer in quiet moments, the patience you extend when things feel heavy, and the way you continue to show up even when the work is hard and unseen.

Your role carries real emotional weight, and your impact often reaches far beyond what can be captured in words or metrics. We hope this note serves as a reminder that your work matters, and that you are not alone in it.

A Few Gentle Reminders This Week

As we reflect on the impact you make, we want to share a few reminders we hope feel supportive:

• You do not have to do everything at once. Take 5 minute movement breaks. 
• You are not meant to carry this alone, reach out and ask for help when needed.
• Your presence makes a difference.

Even on days when progress feels hard to measure, showing up with care, consistency, and compassion matters more than you may realize.

One Last Note, With Care

As this week comes to a close, we hope you find a moment of rest and reflection, however small it may be. The work you do unfolds over time, often in ways that aren’t immediately visible, and that is okay.

May this be a reminder to care for yourself with the same thoughtfulness you offer others, and to step forward knowing that your efforts are part of something meaningful, even when progress feels quiet.

With gratitude and care,

Jen Athanacio, LMFT, PPS

Head of Product Education and Partnerships