BRMS Counseling Program

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Counseling Office

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Academic Support

Create a Homework Routine

Improves time management
Reduces stress
Better focus
Improves academic performance
Increased responsibility & independence

Talk to Your Teacher

Don't be afraid to ask for help
Talk about missing grades
communicate with your teacher about absences

Boost Your Grades

Make good choices
Reach your goals
Use class time wisely
Don't avoid Challenges

Mental Health Skills

Self-Awareness & Emotional Control

How to Cope with Stress & Anxiety

Understanding Thoughts

Manage Intense Emotions

Manage Intense Emotions

Career & College Exploration

Click HERE for a list of careers and videos

Prompts for Reflecting on Interests & Connecting to a Career

Self-Reflection Prompts

What are three things you’re good at? How might those skills be useful in a career?
What subjects do you enjoy most in school? What kinds of jobs use those subjects?
What do you like to do in your free time? Can you think of a job that involves that activity?
Would you rather work with people, animals, technology, or ideas? Why?
Do you prefer working indoors or outdoors? Alone or with a team? Why?

Career Investigation Prompts

Choose a career you’ve heard about. What does a person in that job actually do all day?
What kind of education or training is needed for that career?
What challenges do people in that job face?
What are some tools or technology used in that job?
Would you be happy doing this job every day? Why or why not?

Future-Focused Prompts

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? What job might you have?
What kind of lifestyle (money, schedule, location) do you want as an adult? What careers match that lifestyle?
If you could create your dream job, what would it be? What would a day in that job look like?
What careers are growing or becoming more important today? Are any of them interesting to you?
Who is someone you admire for their job or career path? What can you learn from them?

Discussion Prompts (Great for Group Work or Journaling)

Should people choose a job they love or one that pays more money? Why?
Is college the only path to a good career? What are other options?
What are some “hidden” or less common careers that sound interesting?
What does “success” mean to you in a career?
How can your actions now (school, hobbies, habits) help you in the future?

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Prompts for Different Career Types: Research, Interview, or Discuss

Healthcare Careers (Doctor, Nurse, EMT, Physical Therapist)

What kind of training or education is needed for this job?
What types of people do you help in this career?
What does a typical day look like for someone in this field?
How do you handle emergencies or stressful situations?
Why do you think people choose this career?

Technology Careers (Software Developer, Web Designer, Data Analyst, Game Developer)

What kinds of problems do you solve in this job?
Do you work alone or with a team most of the time?
What tools or programs do you use every day?
What do you need to study to get started in this career?
What’s something surprising or fun about this job?

Skilled Trades (Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter, Mechanic, Welder)

What does hands-on work in this job look like?
How do you learn these skills—through school, apprenticeship, or both?
What are the safety rules or risks in this job?
What’s a project you’re proud of in this career?
What are the best and hardest parts of the job?

Creative Careers (Artist, Graphic Designer, Musician, Writer, Photographer)

How do you find inspiration in your work?
How do you earn money with your creativity?
What’s your creative process like?
What kind of education or practice is helpful for this field?
How do you deal with criticism or rejection?

Education Careers (Teacher, Librarian, Coach, Counselor)

What made you want to work with students?
What subjects or skills do you teach?
What’s the most rewarding part of your job?
How do you prepare for your lessons or activities?
What advice would you give to someone who wants to be a teacher?

Public Service Careers (Police Officer, Firefighter, Military, Park Ranger)

What kind of training or physical fitness do you need?
How do you serve your community in this job?
What kinds of challenges or risks come with your job?
What’s a moment when you really felt proud of your work?
What does teamwork look like in your field?

Business Careers (Entrepreneur, Manager, Accountant, Salesperson)

How do you help a company or customers?
What skills are most important in this job (e.g., math, communication)?
What’s a day like in your work schedule?
How do you deal with customers or money?
What’s exciting or stressful about this field?

Environmental & Science Careers (Biologist, Geologist, Meteorologist, Environmental Scientist)

What do you study or research in your field?
Do you work in a lab, outside, or both?
How does your job help the environment or people?
What tools do you use in your work?
What made you interested in this type of science?

Bonus Activity Prompt:

Ask students to choose a career that interests them and answer:

“Would I enjoy doing this job every day? Why or why not?”

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