School Counselors, Let’s Partner: How Coaching Boosts Your Student Support System
In schools today, counselors and student support staff are on the front lines of helping young people succeed. From emotional crises to academic planning, the demand placed on school counselors has never been higher. Yet, many students fall into a middle space: they are emotionally stable but still struggling to stay organized, meet deadlines, or follow through on responsibilities.
This is where coaching—specifically executive function and neurodivergent-informed coaching—becomes a powerful complement to your work. At Palm Atlantic Behavioral Health (PABH), our coaching services are designed to partner with school staff, reinforcing the strategies you set in place while helping students turn intentions into action.
Why Coaching Matters for Students Who Are “Stuck”
Bridging the gap: Many students understand what is expected but cannot consistently execute tasks. Coaching provides structured accountability to keep them on track.
Executive function support: Skills like planning, organization, time management, and prioritization are explicitly taught and practiced.
Reducing counselor overload: Instead of revisiting the same issues repeatedly, coaching ensures progress is sustained outside of school hours.
How Coaching Complements Your Role
Counselors are experts in emotional wellness, crisis response, and academic guidance. Coaches extend that work by focusing on the functional, day-to-day execution that keeps students moving forward. This partnership allows:
More efficient use of counselor time
Clearer separation between therapeutic intervention and skill-building support
A stronger network of adult accountability for students
When to Consider Referring to Coaching
Students who frequently miss assignments despite understanding the material
Those who show patterns of procrastination, disorganization, or inconsistent follow-through
Students transitioning back from medical leaves, IEP/504 accommodations, or treatment programs who need structured support
Neurodivergent students (ADHD, ASD, gifted) who benefit from external scaffolding
How We Collaborate with Counselors
At PABH, collaboration is central. Here is how we work with schools:
Consultation: Counselors can contact us directly to discuss whether a student might benefit from coaching.
Referral: Families are connected to PABH through a warm handoff. We provide clear communication and intake guidance.
Feedback Loop: With parental consent, we share non-clinical updates so that counselors remain informed on progress.
Workshops & Resources: We also provide schools with free executive functioning tools, printable planners, and informational sessions.
Why Partner with PABH
We offer virtual sessions, making access easier for busy families.
We are in network with Aetna for therapy services and provide out-of-network support for others.
Our coaching packages are flexible and private pay, providing cost-effective support when therapy is not clinically indicated.
We view ourselves as an extension of your student support system, not a replacement.
If you are a school counselor or student support professional, we invite you to connect with Palm Atlantic Behavioral Health. Together, we can ensure that students not only feel emotionally supported but also have the structure and skills they need to thrive.
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