This presentation is ideal for school counselors new to the field or anyone seeking to strengthen their foundation in effective communication skills. Participants will explore key questioning, prompt and response techniques, including solution-focused approaches, to foster student self-reflection and encourage positive behavior change. Each strategy aligns with CASEL’s SEL Core Competencies and ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors, ensuring practical application within a comprehensive school counseling program. Attendees will gain insight into how these approaches apply to real-life scenarios and leave prepared to integrate them into their daily interactions with students, fostering meaningful connections and supporting their growth. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify and implement key questioning, prompt and response techniques to foster student self-reflection and encourage positive behavior change. 2. Understand how to apply these strategies to real-life scenarios, equipping students to think critically about their actions, emotions, and decisions.