Mercer University is celebrating the work of school counselors with a free webinar series for National School Counseling Week, Feb. 5-9.

The goal of National School Counseling Week 2024 is to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February, and the 2024 theme is “School Counseling: Standards-Based, Student-Focused.”

 The webinars will be conducted via Zoom using the link:https://mercer.zoom.us/j/5175941091.

Pre-registration is not required.

National School Counseling Week Webinars

Monday, Feb. 5

12 -1 p.m.

Cha’Kesha Spencer, MS, LPC, doctoral candidate

Presentation: “You can’t pour from an empty cup: Black counselor wellness practices and barriers to wellness”

Wednesday, Feb. 7

12 -1 p.m.

Hibbah Agha, MS, LPC, ACS, certified school counselor, doctoral candidate

Presentation: “Multicultural practice in school counseling”

Friday, Feb. 9

12 -1 p.m.

Priscilla Powers, Ed.S, LPC, NCC, NCSC, certified school counselor, doctoral candidate

Presentation: “Highly skilled or hype? Identifying clinical skills for effective school counseling practice”

Mercer University Department of Counseling has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4498. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Mercer University Department of Counseling is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.