SchoolCounselor.com was created by Russell Sabella, PhD for the purpose of advancing solution focused counseling and technology literacy among counselors. School counselors and other educators can subscribe to a free newsletter which focuses on technology issues, resources, and activities; and explore free and almost free resources. Finally, you will want to definitely check out our continually expanding counseling technology resources.

About Dr. Sabella

Dr. Russell A. Sabella is currently a Professor in the School Counseling Program in the College of Education, Florida Gulf Coast University and President of Sabella & Associates. His concentration of research, training, consultation and publication includes:

Individual and group counseling;
Counseling technology & tech-literacy;
Comprehensive school counseling programs;
Helping students with stress and anxiety;
Solution focused brief counseling and parent/teacher consultation;
Cyberbullying; and
Developing, maintaining, and repairing your digital reputation.

Russ is author of articles published in journals, magazines, and newsletters. He is co-author of four books including School Counselor Side Hustle (Sabella & Associates), Stress Management (Faulkner Press, 2017), Confronting Sexual Harassment: Learning Activities for Teens (Educational Media; 1995) and Counseling in the 21st Century: Using Technology to Improve Practice (American Counseling Association; 2004). He is also author of three books including Solution-Focused School Counseling: The Missing Manual (2020), SchoolCounselor.com: A Friendly and Practical Guide to the World Wide Web (2nd edition; 2003), GuardingKids.com A Practical Guide to Keeping Kids Out of High-Tech Trouble (2008) and well-known for his Technology Boot Camp for Counselor workshops conducted throughout the country. Dr. Sabella is past President of the of the American School Counselor Association (2003-2004) and the Florida School Counselor Association (2013-2014).

Russ has trained and consulted with thousands of school counselors, educators, parents, and organizational leaders throughout the country. You can access and review his comprehensive vita online by clicking here.

Other resources from Russ Sabella:

GuardingKids. This web site supports Dr. Russell Sabella’s work on educating children, parents, educators and other stake holders about the responsible use of technology. Included in these pages you will find helpful resources, lesson plans, links, and more.
SchoolCounselorTV. Videos that school counselors and educators will probably find useful and fun.
Data Boot Camp 2.0. This tutorial is designed to provide you with step-by-step instructions for learning tips, tricks, and shortcuts when dealing with data in your work as a school counselor, administrator, or other educator. Particular attention is given to using a popular spreadsheet program, Microsoft Excel™, which is designed to analyze, share, and manage information so that you can make more informed decisions in your work.

Solution-Focused School Counseling: The Missing Manual. After reading Solution-Focused School Counseling: The Missing Manual, you will have a clearer understanding of the ins and outs of the SFBC approach. You’ll be better able to picture how the model works across different parts of your job, with all kids, and among various issues. You will also be better equipped to navigate the common sticking points that some counselors experience

School Counselor Side Hustle. Experience the joy of doing more of what you love and the freedom of having extra income. Not sure how to do it exactly? We’ve got you covered with this new book! School Counselor Side Hustle has everything you ever wanted to know about succeeding at a lucrative side hustle! All educators and aspiring side hustlers, practicing or retired, will benefit from this book.

To learn more about Dr. Sabella, visit https://about.me/sabella