School for School Counselors Podcast
March 31, 2025

The Behavior Problem School Counselors Aren't Supposed to Talk About

⭐️ Join the School for School Counselors Mastermind today to become the school counselor you were meant to be . ⭐️ ********************************** You get the call: “Can you come get this student?” But when you walk in, it...

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March 24, 2025

Do Social Stories Really Work?

⭐️ Join the School for School Counselors Mastermind today to become the school counselor you were meant to be . ⭐️ ********************************** You’ve been asked to read a Social Story to a student—again. And if you're ...

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March 17, 2025

Bullying or Just Drama? The School Counselor’s Guide to Getting It Right

➡️ JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE BEHAVIOR BREAKTHROUGH KIT! Every school counselor has been there—stuck in a conversation where the word "bullying" is thrown around, but something feels off. A parent demands action because their ...

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March 11, 2025

Relational Aggression and Bullying

"It's just middle school drama." "Ignore them, and it'll stop." "You're gonna have to toughen up." Sound familiar? These are the kinds of dismissive responses students often hear when they report bullying or relational aggres...

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March 3, 2025

How to Handle Student Behavior Like a Pro

You know that moment—the banshee scream echoes down the hall, and suddenly, all eyes are on you. The walkies go off, teachers are calling your name, and once again, you’re expected to drop everything and handle the latest beh...

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Feb. 24, 2025

The Fat-Free Fix That’s Failing School Counselors

As busy school counselors, we often find ourselves reaching for quick-fix solutions to help our students. But are these convenient resources truly serving our students' needs? In this episode, I challenge the effectiveness of...

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Feb. 10, 2025

How to Make Your School Feel Less Toxic (No Admin Approval Needed)

Can small acts of kindness truly transform a school environment? Or is that just wishful thinking? As we dive into Random Acts of Kindness Week , I’m sharing my firsthand experiences as a school counselor navigating workplace...

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Feb. 3, 2025

School Counselors Deserve Better! The Advocacy Problem No One Admits

* Join the School for School Counselors Mastermind today to become the school counselor you were meant to be .* Happy National School Counseling Week! Or maybe not? There’s a growing divide in how school counselors feel about...

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Jan. 27, 2025

Mastering Caseloads in School Counseling

* Join the School for School Counselors Mastermind today to become the school counselor you were meant to be .* *Leave a voicemail here for a chance to be featured in an upcoming podcast episode!* In this episode of the Schoo...

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Jan. 20, 2025

A Realistic Approach to National School Counseling Week

* Join the School for School Counselors Mastermind today to become the school counselor you were meant to be .* In this episode, Steph Johnson, a full-time school counselor, talks through National School Counseling Week, shar...

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Jan. 13, 2025

Stop Using AI Like This: What Every Counselor Should Know

* Join the School for School Counselors Mastermind today to become the school counselor you were meant to be .* In this episode, Steph Johnson continues exploring how artificial intelligence is influencing school counseling. ...

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Jan. 6, 2025

A.I. and School Counseling

* Join the School for School Counselors Mastermind today to become the school counselor you were meant to be .* In this episode of the School for School Counselors podcast, host Steph Johnson addresses the growing trend of in...

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Dec. 30, 2024

What I'm Using Most in My School Counseling Office These Days

* Join the School for School Counselors Mastermind today to become the school counselor you were meant to be .* This episode surveys some of the things I'm using most in my school counseling office right now to promote connec...

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Dec. 16, 2024

One Big Reason Behavior Charts Fail (And What You Can Do Instead)

* Join the School for School Counselors Mastermind today to become the school counselor you were meant to be .* Have you ever worked with a student labeled as “ODD” and felt like nothing you tried was working? In this episode...

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Dec. 9, 2024

Prep NOW for a Stress-Less Spring Semester

* Join the School for School Counselors Mastermind today for the techniques, support, and confidence you need to handle whatever this semester throws your way.* In this episode of the School for School Counselors podcast, hos...

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Dec. 2, 2024

A Super-Simple Challenge to COMPLETELY Change Your Year

⭐️ Join the School for School Counselors Mastermind to finally feel supported in your career In this episode of the School for School Counselors podcast, host Steph Johnson addresses the end-of-semester doubts many counselors...

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Nov. 25, 2024

Four-Tenths of One Percent Means You're NOT Failing

⭐️ Join the School for School Counselors Mastermind to finally feel supported in your career In this episode of the School for School Counselors podcast, host Steph Johnson discusses the unrealistic expectations set by compre...

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Nov. 19, 2024

When Less is More in Your School Counseling Program

⭐️ Join the School for School Counselors Mastermind to build a "stress-less" career In this episode of the School for School Counselors podcast, host Steph Johnson addresses an issue many school counselors face: the overwhelm...

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Nov. 11, 2024

Are You Chasing the Right School Counseling Goals?

In this episode of the 'School for School Counselors' podcast, host Steph Johnson discusses a major misstep she nearly made by trying to follow someone else's advice rather than staying true to her authentic style. She explor...

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Nov. 4, 2024

How Can We Truly Support Gifted & 2E Students?

In this episode of the School for School Counselors podcast, host Steph Johnson talks through the unique challenges faced by gifted and twice exceptional students. Despite their abilities, these students often struggle with p...

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Oct. 28, 2024

Dignity-Driven Holiday Outreach Programs

How can we create holiday outreach programs that truly lift up our students, without compromising their dignity? Join me, Steph Johnson, and let's discuss the heart of compassionate holiday outreach. We'll explore practical, ...

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Oct. 21, 2024

Avoiding Paper and Pencil Pitfalls in Your School Counseling Office

This episode is a comprehensive guide for school counselors aiming to improve their engagement with students. Moving beyond traditional worksheets, it provides information about evidence-based, individualized strategies and i...

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Oct. 7, 2024

School Counselors' Secret Weapons for Special Pops Success

Ever feel like juggling the needs of special populations is pushing you to the brink? It doesn’t have to be that way! Join me, Steph Johnson, as we break down the often overwhelming world of school counseling and dive into re...

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Sept. 30, 2024

Habits for School Counselor Hustle

Ready to Tame the School Year Chaos? In this episode of School for School Counselors Podcast, host Steph Johnson dives into the power of building habits that stick —even in the whirlwind of school counseling life. Discover ho...

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