Counseling in Schools

Counseling in Schools Where Caring Inspires Success CIS is also there in times of crisis with response services designed to help address immediate and secondary trauma.

Counseling in Schools (“CIS”) works to promote the emotional and social growth of children so that they can thrive in school and succeed in life. Through the work of our more than 100 clinical psychologist and certified social workers, CIS helps children deal with issues such as abuse, homelessness, bullying, violence and other concerns. We support students to ensure that they stay in school and have a positive learning experience, and in turn create a calmer classroom environment that benefits all children in a school. We provide targeted programs to administrators, teachers, guidance counselors and other support service providers in the school community, helping those professionals avoid the burnout that is common when working in challenging schools, and supporting administrators trying to turn around failing schools. In response to increasing demand, CIS has quadrupled in size since its inception. We remain committed to our mission and have demonstrated our ability to meet the growing need without compromising quality. CIS is a non-profit 501(c)3 community-based organization, supporting students at risk in New York City public schools. We work with students in their environment, be it their school, home or shelter, and help to build more resilient communities. The value of CIS initiatives is recognized and supported by the New York City Department of Education, United States Federal Emergency Management Association, and the Office of the Mayor of the City of New York. To find out more, please visit us at www.counselinginschools.org.

📚💛 Tomorrow, we’re turning pages with purpose!Counseling in Schools is excited to take part in an event dedicated to sup...
11/12/2025

📚💛 Tomorrow, we’re turning pages with purpose!

Counseling in Schools is excited to take part in an event dedicated to supporting student well-being through the power of books. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase stories that celebrate social-emotional learning — and each book will be donated to local schools. 🌿✨

Together, we’re helping ensure students have access to stories that inspire empathy, resilience, and hope — one book at a time.



📚💛 ¡Mañana pasamos de página con un propósito!

En Counseling in Schools, nos entusiasma participar en un evento dedicado a apoyar el bienestar de los alumnos a través del poder de los libros. Los asistentes podrán comprar historias que celebran el aprendizaje socioemocional, y cada libro será donado a escuelas locales. 🌿✨

Juntos estamos ayudando a que los alumnos tengan acceso a historias que inspiran empatía, resiliencia y esperanza, ¡un libro a la vez!

Today we honor the courage and resilience of our nation’s veterans, as well as the children and families connected to mi...
11/11/2025

Today we honor the courage and resilience of our nation’s veterans, as well as the children and families connected to military service.
💙 In our schools and communities, CIS counselors provide support for students navigating the unique challenges of transition, separation, and change. On Veterans Day, we pause to give thanks and recommit to providing care and stability for every student who needs it.



Hoy honramos el coraje y la resiliencia de los veteranos de nuestra nación, así como de los niños, adolescentes y familias vinculados al servicio militar.
💙 En nuestras escuelas y comunidades, los consejeros de CIS apoyan a los alumnos que enfrentan los desafíos únicos de la transición, la separación y el cambio. En este Día de los Veteranos, hacemos una pausa para dar gracias y reafirmar nuestro compromiso de brindar atención y estabilidad a todos los alumnos que lo necesiten.

🎭✨ From the joy of costumes and candy to traditions of remembrance, this time of year highlights how celebrations take m...
10/31/2025

🎭✨ From the joy of costumes and candy to traditions of remembrance, this time of year highlights how celebrations take many shapes across cultures. In classrooms and communities, students bring their creativity, history, and spirit to life.

At CIS, we’re proud to support schools where every tradition has a place, and where students feel their full selves are welcome. 💙



🎭✨ Desde la alegría de los disfraces y los dulces hasta las tradiciones conmemorativas, esta época del año pone de relieve cómo las celebraciones pueden adoptar muchas formas en las diferentes culturas. En las aulas y en las comunidades, los alumnos dan vida a su creatividad, a su historia y a su espíritu.

En CIS, nos sentimos orgullosos de apoyar escuelas en las que cada tradición tiene su lugar y en las que los alumnos se sienten plenamente aceptados. 💙

October is National Bullying Prevention Month—a reminder that every student deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported a...
10/24/2025

October is National Bullying Prevention Month—a reminder that every student deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported at school.

At Counseling in Schools, we work alongside educators and families to build positive school climates where kindness, respect, and inclusion are the norm. Together, we can prevent bullying and create communities where all students can thrive. ✨



Octubre es el Mes Nacional de Prevención del Acoso Escolar, un recordatorio de que todos los alumnos merecen sentirse seguros, valorados y apoyados en la escuela.

En Counseling in Schools, trabajamos junto con los educadores y las familias para crear un ambiente escolar positivo en el que la amabilidad, el respeto y la inclusión sean la norma. Juntos, podemos prevenir el acoso escolar y crear comunidades en las que todos los alumnos puedan prosperar. ✨

📚💡 At our September prep session, more than three dozen CIS counselors gathered to sharpen their tools for the year ahea...
10/22/2025

📚💡 At our September prep session, more than three dozen CIS counselors gathered to sharpen their tools for the year ahead. Together, we explored strategies for supporting students through anxiety, changes in school policy, and safety concerns — because we know the first 8 weeks set the tone for the entire year.

Every word of encouragement matters. Every strategy matters. Last year alone, CIS supported over 6,700 students, 2,000 family members, and 1,400 staff — and this year, we’re ready to do even more.

📚💡 En nuestra sesión preparatoria de septiembre, más de treinta consejeros de CIS se reunieron para perfeccionar sus habilidades de cara al año que viene. Juntos, exploramos estrategias para apoyar a los alumnos a superar la ansiedad, los cambios en las políticas escolares y las preocupaciones por la seguridad, porque sabemos que las primeras 8 semanas sientan las bases para todo el año.

Cada palabra de aliento es importante. Cada estrategia es importante. Solo el año pasado, CIS apoyó a más de 6,700 alumnos, 2,000 familiares y 1,400 miembros del personal, ¡y este año estamos listos para hacer aún más!

🎙️ What does it really take for students to thrive in school and in life?In this podcast, CIS Executive Director Kevin D...
10/16/2025

🎙️ What does it really take for students to thrive in school and in life?
In this podcast, CIS Executive Director Kevin Dahill-Fuchel dives into the environments schools need to build, the essential role of staff resilience, and why social-emotional learning isn’t an add-on — it’s the foundation.

👂 Tune in and join the conversation. The future of our schools depends on how we show up for students and for one another.

👉 Listen here: https://barkleypd.com/blog/podcast-supporting-emotional-and-social-well-being-for-school-staff-and-students/

🎙️ En verdad, ¿qué necesitan los alumnos para prosperar en la escuela y en la vida?
En este pódcast, el Director Ejecutivo de CIS, Kevin Dahill-Fuchel analiza los entornos que deben crear las escuelas, el papel esencial de la resiliencia del personal y por qué el aprendizaje socioemocional no es un complemento, sino la base.

👂 Conéctate y participa en la conversación. El futuro de nuestras escuelas depende de cómo nos relacionemos con los alumnos y entre nosotros.

👉 Escúchalo aquí: https://barkleypd.com/blog/podcast-supporting-emotional-and-social-well-being-for-school-staff-and-students/

💙 PS 47 hosted a Million Father March—a powerful day of connection between fathers, school staff, and students.Facilitat...
10/14/2025

💙 PS 47 hosted a Million Father March—a powerful day of connection between fathers, school staff, and students.

Facilitated by Principal Guarnieri’s fraternity brothers and supported by CIS staff, school dads spent the morning visiting classrooms, joining read-alouds, and engaging in thoughtful conversations about their role in the school community.

CIS Community School Director Kelly shared resources, raffled off family movie-night popcorn kits 🍿, and welcomed new families into CIS services.

💙 PS 47 organizó una Marcha del Millón de Padres, una jornada repleta de significado en la que se fomentó la conexión entre padres, personal escolar y alumnos.

Con la ayuda de los hermanos de la fraternidad de Principal Guarnieri y el apoyo del personal de CIS, los padres de la escuela dedicaron la mañana a visitar las aulas, participaron en lecturas en voz alta y mantuvieron conversaciones profundas sobre su rol en la comunidad escolar.

La Directora de Escuelas Comunitarias de CIS, Kelly, compartió recursos, sorteó kits de noches de cine en familia con palomitas de maíz 🍿, y dio la bienvenida a las nuevas familias a los servicios de CIS.

Estamos felices de haber sido parte de un esfuerzo colectivo tan significativo para fortalecer el vínculo entre los padres, las escuelas y los alumnos.

We’re grateful to be part of such a meaningful collective effort to strengthen the bond between fathers, schools, and students.

🌟💬 Building strong connections is just as important as lesson plans and homework. Whether it’s through morning check-ins...
10/08/2025

🌟💬 Building strong connections is just as important as lesson plans and homework. Whether it’s through morning check-ins, restorative conversations, or activities that spark peer support, these practices nurture classrooms where every student feels valued.

Through Partners in Healing at CIS, we highlight healing-centered strategies that not only reduce stress but also create space for deeper learning, resilience, and authentic community. 💙



🌟💬 Establecer vínculos sólidos es tan importante como los planes de estudio o las tareas. Ya sea a través de charlas matutinas, conversaciones reparadoras o actividades que fomenten el apoyo entre compañeros, estas prácticas crean entornos educativos en los que todos los alumnos se sienten valorados.

A través de Partners in Healing de CIS, destacamos estrategias centradas en la sanación que no solo reducen el estrés, sino que también crean un espacio para el aprendizaje más profundo, la resiliencia y una comunidad auténtica. 💙

📚 October is here, and so are new opportunities to learn and grow with Counseling in Schools! 🍂✨CEUs are more than credi...
10/06/2025

📚 October is here, and so are new opportunities to learn and grow with Counseling in Schools! 🍂✨

CEUs are more than credits—they’re a chance for social workers, mental health counselors, and creative arts therapists to expand their expertise, strengthen connections, and bring fresh tools back to the communities they serve. 💡💬

This fall, CIS is excited to continue offering professional development events designed to spark collaboration and address the most pressing issues in youth mental health.

Keep an eye out for announcements on our October CEU opportunities—we look forward to seeing you there! 🌟

📚 Empezó octubre, y con el nuevo mes llegan nuevas oportunidades para crecer y aprender junto a Counseling in Schools. 🍂✨

Los créditos de educación continua (CEU) son más que simples créditos: son una oportunidad para que los trabajadores sociales, los consejeros de salud mental y los terapeutas de artes creativas amplíen sus conocimientos, fortalezcan sus conexiones y aporten nuevas herramientas a las comunidades a las que sirven. 💡💬

Este otoño, CIS se complace en seguir ofreciendo oportunidades de desarrollo profesional diseñadas para fomentar la colaboración y abordar los problemas más acuciantes en materia de salud mental juvenil.

No te pierdas los próximos anuncios sobre nuestras oportunidades de CEU en octubre. ¡Esperamos verte allí! 🌟

In NYC, every school year is shaped by moments of reflection and celebration. Days like today remind us that students an...
10/03/2025

In NYC, every school year is shaped by moments of reflection and celebration. Days like today remind us that students and families carry diverse traditions, and schools can be places where those traditions are seen and respected.

At Counseling in Schools, we believe that when students feel their identities are honored, they’re better able to learn, grow, and thrive. 💙



En Nueva York, cada año escolar está marcado por momentos de reflexión y celebración. Días como hoy nos recuerdan que los alumnos y las familias tienen distintas tradiciones, y que las escuelas pueden ser espacios donde esas tradiciones se vean y se respeten.

En Counseling in Schools, estamos convencidos de que cuando los alumnos sienten que se respeta su identidad, están más predispuestos para aprender, crecer y prosperar. 💙

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