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School counselor charged with grooming student could spend many years in prison

School counselor charged with grooming student could spend many years in prison

A high school counselor and volleyball coach from North Carolina has been sentenced to between 28 and 40 years in prison after admitting to the sexual abuse of a teenage student he was meant to support for anxiety issues, according to officials. Jessica Patrick Finley, who worked at McDowell High School, pleaded guilty to a […]

School in Indiana Resolves Lawsuit After Dismissing Counselor for Gender Policy

School in Indiana Resolves Lawsuit After Dismissing Counselor for Gender Policy

Indiana School District Settles Lawsuit for $195,000 An Indiana school district has agreed to pay $195,000 in a lawsuit filed by a school counselor who was dismissed for publicly opposing the district’s gender identity policy. Kathy McCord, a veteran school counselor at Pendleton Heights High School, was terminated after she answered a reporter’s inquiries about […]

Ohio counselor Selena McKnight poses with students while holding an anti-ICE sign

Ohio counselor Selena McKnight poses with students while holding an anti-ICE sign

A photo recently surfaced on social media featuring an academic counselor from an Ohio school, holding a sign that states, “You Can’t Love God and ICE.” This image was shared on February 16 by Jack Windsor, who identified the woman as Selena McKnight, an academic counselor at Olentangy High School, located about 30 minutes from […]

Mike Johnson describes leading the House as being akin to a ‘mental health counselor’

Mike Johnson describes leading the House as being akin to a 'mental health counselor'

Speaker Mike Johnson’s Challenges in Leading a Slim Majority On Tuesday, Speaker Mike Johnson compared his role in leading the House’s narrow Republican majority to that of a “mental health counselor” or a “firefighter,” emphasizing the constant need to manage crises and conflicts among members. In a television interview, he shared a personal note about […]

New York City requires a strong leader instead of a counselor.

New York City requires a strong leader instead of a counselor.

Projection is a long-standing psychological defense mechanism. When individuals struggle to confront their own feelings of fear, anger, or envy, they often project these emotions onto others. For instance, managers might blame toxic teams, or a student might believe everyone is criticizing her. This tactic can provide temporary relief, but it doesn’t promote growth. Surprisingly, […]