Santa Clara University School of Education and Counseling Psychology

We had so much fun celebrating our graduates this Commencement Weekend ♥️ But we're not done yet! More snaps to come. 📸

Today we're celebrating the graduates of our Catholic teacher education programs! Through hard work, dedication, and a passion for serving others, they've prepared to make a lasting difference in Catholic schools and communities.

We can't wait to see the impact you'll have on the next generation of learners. Congratulations, Class of 2026!

Congratulations to our First-Generation Ed Lead and Teacher Education graduates! 🎓

We’re so lucky to have been part of your journey and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in classrooms and communities!

Congratulations, Broncos! ❤️🤍🎉

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Congratulations to our First Generation Counseling Psychology graduates! 🥳 🎉

We are so proud of you and everything you've accomplished here at SCU and ECP. Here's to your next adventure and all the amazing work you'll do serving the mental health needs of our communities!🥂

What if what we’ve learned about resilience is wrong? 🤔

Cristina Leal, M.A. in Counseling Psychology ’24, reflects on what we often get wrong about resilience, and shares insights on belonging, community, and why support matters more than we think.

“Resilience can be the opportunity to thrive, but it isn’t something you either have or don’t have... Resilience is really bigger than the individual,” she says.

Many of us believe resilience means being strong, independent, and figuring everything out on our own. But what if we’re not really meant to exist on our own?

As Mental Health Awareness Month and the academic year comes to a close, this is your reminder that leaning on your community doesn’t make you weaker, it makes you stronger. 💪

Some days, the hardest thing isn’t the assignment, the deadline, or the uncertainty. It’s also the way we speak to ourselves through it all. 💆‍♀️

For anyone who might need a pause, a breath, or a little more kindness today, these affirmations are a reminder to be on your own team! ❤️🤍

Swipe ➡️ save 📌 for the next time you’re having a hard day and send to someone who needs it!

We’re grateful to Dr. Shauna Shapiro for contributing to the conversation around mental health and self-compassion this month.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, this year’s theme “More Good Days, Together” has us reflecting on just how special the ECP community truly is. 💚

Whether we’re gathering at events, learning together in class, or celebrating milestones big and small, it’s these shared moments and connections that make our days brighter.

We’re grateful to be part of a community that continues to support, uplift, and inspire one another every day.