This article focuses on why possible partnerships between counseling psychology and school counseling may be overlooked or underutilized. One reason may be a lack of awareness. Then,attention is given to some challenges faced by school counselors as they carry out their work in the schools. Finally, suggestions are offered that can lead to forging strong partnerships that could assist school counselors to respond to the challenges they face and be more effective in their work.
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