Coffee with the Counselor: What It Is and How to Run It

Have you ever held a “Coffee with the Counselor” event at your school? This can be a great opportunity for parents to connect with counselors and other parents all while learning about a particular topic.

I’ve held several “Coffee with the Counselor” events in the past, and some have been a huge hit while others didn’t quite have the turnout we’d hoped for. Along the way, I learned what logistics you need to plan for and I’m sharing them with you today. I’ll run through all the details so you can get started on prepping your very own “Coffee with the Counselor”!

Running an event like this doesn’t have to be a huge undertaking. Just a bit of minimal planning can make a huge impact on parents and students. Getting parents through the door is a win in itself, right? If you’ve hosted “Coffee with the Counselor” before, I’d love to hear about it! Send me a message on Instagram @counselorclique to let me know what went well or what you’re hoping to improve on for next time.

Resources:

• *NEW RESOURCE!*: Coffee with the Counselor Parent Workshop Materials
• Resource: High School Counselor Kickstart Course - https://counselorclique.com/newcounselor
• Resource: NAMI [National Alliance on Mental Illness] - https://www.nami.org/
• Blog: Why I Love "Coffee with the Counselors" - https://counselorclique.com/coffee-with-the-counselors/
• Book: Love and Logic by Jim Fay - https://amzn.to/3zPE6Kz
• Leave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple Podcasts

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Full show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode143