Holding space! Yes.

We can’t fix a lot of situations or people, but we can listen without judgement. Being this space for students is my favorite part of being a counselor.

Sometimes, people don’t need you to “fix it” they need you to listen. Saying “it” out loud and not being judged might be what they need most in the moment. Happy Friday! 💛 #BecomeBetter

Encouragement from people we admire and trust can help built our efficacy. Pour into someone today. You never know how your words might resonate. 💛🙏🏾

Your leadership style doesn’t have to mirror someone else’s. Use YOUR strengths & grow your network and team with people who balance your style.

Have you ever been in a conversation where you can tell the person is only listening to poke holes in what you’re saying and formulating their counter punch? 🤔 Goal for the day (and beyond): Listen to understand, not to counter.

Little things can make a big difference in our relationships. Thoughtfulness, encouragement, follow through, listening to hear, not to respond. Come to think of it, those things aren’t so little. 💛🙏🏾

Suspend “either/or” thinking. Many tensions we’re facing need to be managed, not solved. Self-care is essential, and so is caring for others. Work is important, and so is rest. We’re all unique and connected. Both can exist and can be true at the same time. #PolarityThinking

You didn’t make it through this week alone. Someone gave you assistance, encouragement, or even a listening ear. Don’t let the sun set without letting your friends and colleagues know how much you appreciate them. Happy Friday! 🙏🏾

I needed this! #vulnerability

I agree, I remember wanting something really bad, mad because it didn’t happen. Then super excited it didn’t, because better was around the corner, waiting🎉🎈🎊

Listening to someone doesn’t necessarily mean you agree. It means you heard them, you understood them, or you tried to understand them. The 🌏 needs more of that.

Rejection isn’t a reflection of your worth. Just because you weren’t selected, hired, or promoted doesn’t mean you aren’t worthy. There’s plenty of doors and opportunities if you’re open to other possibilities 💛

It's so easy to reflect on our day & engage in negative self-talk but to what end? I've been guilty of this today and the whole drive home from work. This chat with Phil reminds why we need more positive self tak.
Dr. Phil Echols Mandy Froehlich @bamradionetwork bamradionetwork.com/track/we-need-…

I was gently reminded, “What is for you is for you.” The part you control is being prepared to receive it. 💛🌏

Join our team and special guests tomorrow for 'Whole Child Advocacy & Systemic Change' as we kick off our #2024SCS !🎉

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Register for free here: characterstrong.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #CharacterStrong #SchoolCounseling #NSCW24

Happy #NSCW24 !!!!
So excited to moderate this webinar w/Dr. Phil Echols Loretta Whitson Ed.D. Cory Notestine & Meredith Draughn tomorrow to talk about all things Whole Child Advocacy, Collaboration & Systemic Change⭐️
Hope you can join us!

NC showing up & showing out for this event!!! Keep Leading Dr. Phil Echols Ms. Draughn - School Counseling Content 💪🏾🎊

12 years ago today, at only 17, an unarmed Trayvon Martin was shot dead by George Zimmerman, fueling a movement. #BlackLivesMatter

On February 2, 1909, white police officers in Pittsburgh fanned out across a working-class neighborhood called “the Hill” and arrested any Black man who could not provide proof of employment.