How to Invest in Yourself as a High School Counselor So That You Make a Lasting Impact on Students

How to Bring Social-Emotional Learning into High School Core Curriculum: Not sure where to start when you want to incorporate social-emotional learning into your high school counseling program… specifically your classroom lessons? The way this happens in every school is unique. The topics and focus points will be... by High School Counseling Conversations®

9 min listen

5 Tips for ASCA Conference Goers: The ASCA conference is coming up in July in Austin, Texas for school counselors from all over the nation to gather, share, and learn together! I’ve been to two conferences in the past, and I’m sharing those experiences in this episode. I... by High School Counseling Conversations®

16 min listen

3 Personal Boundaries to Set a More Intentional Work/Life Balance: Even if you’re doing some summer work, there’s still a huge opportunity for you to evaluate how your personal boundaries are currently set around work in order to set a more intentional work/life balance. Summer is a time to rest, recharge,... by High School Counseling Conversations®

12 min listen

Why Knowing Student Names Can Make a Relational Impact On Your Counseling Classroom Lessons: Every student wants to be seen and known. Names are a huge part of making that happen. When you remember a student’s name, you’re developing relational credibility which is a currency like none other! Whether your mind is a steel trap... by High School Counseling Conversations®

13 min listen

3 Ways to Build Your Confidence with High School Counseling Classroom Lessons: I’ve got what you need if you’re ready to grow your confidence instead of being nervous in your core curriculum classroom lessons! If you’re looking to be more comfortable in the classroom setting (even if you didn’t go to school to be a... by High School Counseling Conversations®

12 min listen

Why Building Relationships is the Hidden Key to Unlocking Classroom Lessons- an Interview with Rebecca Joyner of It’s Not Rocket Science® by High School Counseling Conversations®

48 min listen

Part 2: 6 Tips for Facilitating High School Counseling Small Groups: Let's jump back into talking all about facilitating small groups in the high school setting! If you missed the first part of this extended episode, check out High School Counseling Conversations episodes all about facilitating high school counseling... by High School Counseling Conversations®

18 min listen

Private High School Counselor Finds Wellness Passion: An Interview with Tylee R. (A Clique Collaborative Member): Tylee is a Clique Collaborative member working as a private high school counselor in a Catholic high school. As a self-proclaimed homebody, she finds herself serving students at the high school she graduated from in the suburbs of Chicago. As... by High School Counseling Conversations®

34 min listen

Using an Advisory Council to Tell Your Story with Lauren and Vira: Lauren LaPera and Vira James of Ashley Ridge High School in Charleston, South Carolina bring their voices to the High School Counseling Conversations podcast! Listen as Lauren and Vira’s passion and desire for growth shines through this... by High School Counseling Conversations®

39 min listen

3 Ideas to Consider Before Starting a School Counseling Advisory Council: School counseling advisory councils can feel very daunting and sort of unnecessary if you don’t have one in place yet. You’re probably wondering “WHY?” In today’s episode, I’m talking about 3 big ideas to consider before... by High School Counseling Conversations®

12 min listen

Words of Wisdom to High School Counseling Interns from the Field: In this episode, we get to hear some voices from the field give their best tips to high school counseling interns (and even new high school counselors at that)! Listen in on a wealth of knowledge that these veteran high schools share with their new... by High School Counseling Conversations®

24 min listen

My 4 Best Pieces of Advice for High School Counseling Interns: In Episode 25, I chronicle my personal practicum and internship experiences with a walk down memory lane… specifically deep-diving into an influential supervisor mentorship that pushed me completely outside of my comfort zone. Then we jump... by High School Counseling Conversations®

19 min listen

Part 1: 10 Key Stakeholders to Invite to Your School Counseling Advisory Council Meetings: Take a listen to Part 1 of this 2-part episode where I talk about the first 5 stakeholders to consider inviting to be on your advisory council. Learn who you should not forget to invite to the table for this invaluable meeting where... by High School Counseling Conversations®

14 min listen

Part 2: 10 Key Stakeholders to Invite to Your School Counseling Advisory Council Meetings: Listen to this week’s episode for ideas and inspiration to get your advisory council of the ground next year! Here are numbers 6 through 10 of 10 key stakeholders to have at your advisory council meeting next year. after... by High School Counseling Conversations®

16 min listen

Sample Interview Questions: A Mock School Counselor Interview with Rachel from Bright Futures Counseling: Rachel from invited me on her podcast School Counseling Simplified to talk through some sample interview questions. I wanted to go ahead and share the same conversation over here on my podcast to make sure you didn’t miss it! Rachel and I... by High School Counseling Conversations®

64 min listen

3 Ways to Help Your Failing Students Find Success: Let’s talk about a really common challenge that we face as high school counselors. It’s a challenge that often leaves us feeling defeated and put under a whole lot of (sometimes self-inflicted) pressure. Can you guess what it is? I’m talking... by High School Counseling Conversations®

14 min listen

Where to Look for Relevant High School Counseling Professional Development: You want to grow and invest in yourself with quality professional development, but you don't have the time or brainspace to vet those resources. This episode will give you 5 opportunities for "unicorn" trainings and teachings that will serve YOU... by High School Counseling Conversations®

15 min listen

How to Advocate for All Post Secondary Plans: As high school counselors, we hope to prepare students for whatever their post-secondary plans are… from work, military, or college. Elementary and middle school counselors are laying the foundation for college and career-ready standards… but, as... by High School Counseling Conversations®

17 min listen

Ideas for Changing Your High School Counselor Mindset (Especially When You Feel Tired and Stuck): Are you a veteran high school counselor looking for some refreshment and respite as you head into the summer? If you’re tired and stuck, give this episode a listen! Reset your mindset and look for new inspiration to get yourself in the right... by High School Counseling Conversations®

14 min listen

4 Things I've Learned About Getting Money for Professional Development Opportunities: This week's episode is all about getting money for professional development... specifically what I've learned and how I'd recommend going about getting that money for future professional development opportunities. I've had all different responses to... by High School Counseling Conversations®

14 min listen

A Pep Talk for New High School Counselors: Calling all new high school counselors! Get pumped up with a pre-game pep talk as you accept your new job role and daydream about next year already. This pep talk gave me an adrenaline rush just saying it aloud to you! I want it to give you the... by High School Counseling Conversations®

10 min listen

How to Close Out the Year as a High School Counselor by High School Counseling Conversations®

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4 Different Caseload Model Types (Plus My Honest Thoughts on Them): There are so many pros and cons to consider when laying out different caseload model possibilities for your school counseling program. There isn’t much research out there on this topic, so I thought this episode could be an exploration of a few... by High School Counseling Conversations®

19 min listen

Why You Shouldn't Discount a High School Counselor Community by High School Counseling Conversations®

9 min listen

Math Teacher Turned First-Year, Public High School Counselor with Clique Collaborative Member Liz A.: Liz is a public high school counselor in a large, New Jersey school. The population at her school has a high immigrant population and lots of bilingual students. She works on a team of counselors who have been helpful in guiding her through her first... by High School Counseling Conversations®

26 min listen

Back-to-School Tips for High School Counselors: Office Prep: This episode highlights a few back-to-school tips for high school counselors looking to ready their spaces and program. Your worth as a high school counselor isn’t dependent on how much stuff you have in your office or how much financial... by High School Counseling Conversations®

15 min listen

Using a Social Media Strategy to Promote Your High School Counseling Program: You wear a lot of hats as a high school counselor, and 'social media strategist' probably isn't one of them...yet! Whether you love it or hate it, social media strategy can be a powerful addition to your high school counseling program. It's a... by High School Counseling Conversations®

13 min listen

How to Use Data in Your High School Counseling Program Without Overthinking It: I’m going to use this episode to win you over to the side of at least CONSIDERING using data in your school counseling program. Even if you’re allergic to it. Or you consider yourself to be data averse… this one’s for you. Let’s talk about... by High School Counseling Conversations®

14 min listen

Running Senior Meetings Like a Boss: Running senior meetings helps to inform your students and parents while also building their confidence about what’s to come! Senior year can be a LOT! Planning, researching, applying, thinking about the next steps (whatever those may be). As high... by High School Counseling Conversations®

15 min listen

How to Invest in Yourself as a High School Counselor So That You Make a Lasting Impact on Students: Start with YOURSELF when deciding how you’re going to make the most impact on your students! Most of us would acknowledge that “impact” is one of the biggest outcomes we value in being a school counselor. We want to see students grow as a result... by High School Counseling Conversations®

14 min listen

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