Year-End Recap: School Psychology- The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
As another breathless school year winds down, let’s break down the good, the bad, and the ugly; and what we can do about it!
The Good: Now more than ever, school psychologists are increasingly in high demand. Especially in Texas, we’ve fully stepped into our identify as full-fledged School Psychologists, and made our roles known on our campuses. Increased demand for school psychology services has led to more visible involvement with schools, more students and teachers helped, and increased access of services for our students.
The Bad: Workloads seem to be increasing every year, with resources becoming more and more scarce. Limited budgets, loss of Covid funding for schools, and high teacher turnover are just a few of the stressors we are encountering.
The Ugly: The ugly truth is that the pressures and demands of the job can take a significant toll on the mental health and well-being of school psychologists. Increased scrutiny, fatigue, unrealistic expectations (that we place on ourselves and get put on us by others!), along with emotional strain are a recipe for major career burnout, sometimes even as your career is just beginning. More and more good clinicians are leaving the field altogether.
So what’s the solution here?
I don’t pretend to have all the answers. Systemic challenges, staffing shortages, and increased caseloads aren’t going to be solved overnight. What I do know, is that by navigating these challenges as a community, we are stronger, more professionally resilient, and more joyful in our work.
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