Building on Session 1, participants revisit foundational counseling micro‑skills (attending, empathic reflection, scaling, goal setting) and practice integrating them with evidence‑based frameworks such as Solution‑Focused Brief Counseling, Cognitive‑Behavioral techniques, and Motivational Interviewing. Each skill is contextualized within MTSS decision rules (e.g., movement between tiers) so counselors can intentionally incorporate interventions that are brief, data‑driven, and culturally sustaining. Skill demonstrations, case vignettes, and peer feedback cycles ensure immediate classroom‑to‑practice transfer. SC4MTSSAmerican School Counselor Association

Goals & Objectives

1. Refresh and refine five core individual‑counseling micro‑skills.

2. Match counseling theories to common Tier 2/3 student needs (anxiety, trauma, motivation).

3. Practice skill application through role‑plays and receive peer/coach feedback.

4. Develop a plan to incoorperate evidence‑based strategies into daily caseload management.