Feeling burned out as the school year ends? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re diving into the tough(but important) question many school counselors ask themselves: Is it time to move on? Summer break gives you the space to reflect, and this conversation offers support and clarity as you sort through the weight of burnout and consider what’s next.

We’ll walk through practical questions to ask yourself, common scenarios that lead counselors to consider a change, and how to identify what you truly want in your career. Plus, if you’re not ready to leave but know something needs to shift, we’ll explore what changes could make your current role more sustainable. Whether you’re staying or stepping away, this High School Counseling Conversations listener-favorite episode is here to help you move forward with purpose.

Resources Mentioned:

• Clique Collaborative Membership
• Podcast: The Lazy Genius- Episode 368: My Playbook for a Lazy Genius Summer
• Research Article: School Counselors’ Work-Related Rumination as a Predictor of Burnout, Turnover Intentions, Job Satisfaction, and Work Engagement by Mullen, Backer, Chae, and Li
• Podcast: Episode 101, Navigating Adult Friendships in The Workplace with Blake Blankenbecler
• Podcast: Episode 98, What Should You Do if an Administrator Isn’t Acknowledging the Value of Your Work?
• Podcast: Episode 77, What it Looks Like to Implement MTSS In a High School Setting with Dr. Jake Olsen and Dr. Peg Donohue
• Podcast: Episode 60, Setting Boundaries with Others and Managing Expectations Around Burnout
• Podcast: Episode 45, 4 Different Caseload Model Types (Plus My Honest Thoughts on Them)
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