School Counsellor Framework

Resources available to School Counsellors

A selection of resources that support students across diverse facets of their educational and personal journey.

All the resources have a SAIL icons next to them with a highlighted letter(s) of the acronym. This denotes which part of the school counsellor role the resource relates to.

  • Group Counselling + Career Connected Learning

    This audio explores how counselor-led groups can connect social-emotional learning and career readiness, helping middle school students develop the skills, self-awareness, and confidence needed for future educational and career success. Group Counselling + Career Connected Learning

  • PBIS

    A collection of resources to help schools implement positive, preventative, and data-informed practices that promote student well-being and positive behaviour.

  • Neurodiversity and mental health

    Needs an excerpt

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

    Resources to help school counsellors use CBT-informed strategies to support students in developing healthier thinking patterns, coping skills, and emotional well-being.

  • Anxiety

    Resources to help school counsellors support students experiencing anxiety by building coping skills, resilience, and emotional well-being.

  • Executive Function Skills

    A collection of resources and practical strategies to support the development of executive function skills, including organization, planning, attention, self-regulation, working memory, and task completion. These tools can help educators better understand and support students’ learning and independence.

  • Policy 322 – Inclusive Education

    This policy establishes the requirements to ensure New Brunswick public schools are inclusive.

  • Policy 703 – Positive Learning and Working Environment

    This policy provides a framework for the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, school districts and schools in consultation with the District Education Councils to create positive learning and working environments in the public education system.

  • Online Safety

    Resources to assist counsellors, guardians, and students relating to online risks, threats, and more

  • Suicide Prevention and Intervention 

    Tools and supports to help recognize risk, respond effectively, and connect students to life-saving resources.

  • Social Emotional Learning Classroom Activities  

    Ready-to-use strategies and activities to help students build self-awareness, manage emotions, and develop positive relationships.

  • Hopeful Transitions

    Support students in navigating key transitions with confidence, planning for future pathways, and building a sense of purpose.