Chester County School Counselor Recognized as a 2022 Power Woman

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DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) School Counselor Jennifer Licate was recently recognized as a 2022 Power Woman in Main Line Today magazine. The October edition recognized 40 women in the region for outstanding contributions in their field.

In addition to serving as a school counselor at St. Norbert Elementary School and Bishop Shanahan High School, Licate is also a published author whose children’s books involve bibliotherapy, a form of writing that uses a therapeutic approach to storytelling in order to provide guidance and support to readers. Licate wrote her first book almost 13 years ago when she saw a need for bibliotherapy in upper elementary grades. Licate shared, “Bibliotherapy was used a lot at the Kindergarten to second grade elementary levels but not so much for students in third to sixth grade. This age group still loves to be read to and it shows them that their experiences are normal.”

Licate’s books focus on difficult topics such as friendships ending, parents divorcing and a death in the family. These stories can be an impactful way for students to process their feelings. Licate hopes that her recognition will bring awareness to bibliotherapy. “Parents and teachers don’t always know these books exist; I hope this exposes them to the resources available for addressing complex issues that students are struggling with. This is a great first step,” Licate stated.

As for her recognition as a 2022 Power Woman in Main Line Today, Licate feels grateful and inspired by the other women who were recognized. “I feel so honored to be recognized amongst this group of women! They have all achieved such great strides in their fields and to be recognized amongst this group is special. Reading their stories has inspired me to continue my work,” Licate said.

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Read more about Jennifer Licate and the other 2022 Power Women on Main Line Today online.

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