Can We Convert "Defiant" Students into Dynamic School Leaders?
In this episode of the School for School Counselors podcast, host Steph Johnson addresses the expanding role of school counselors in behavior intervention, emphasizing the need for a trauma-informed approach. She discusses co...
Behavior Intervention Chaos: The Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make
In this episode of the School for School Counselors podcast, host Steph Johnson discusses the complex role school counselors play in behavior intervention. She highlights the mixed emotions and challenges that come with the s...
The Giant Lie School Counselors Tell Every Day
Navigating the delicate balance of student confidentiality is crucial but complex. In this episode, we tackle real-life scenarios where transparency becomes a necessity, especially in critical situations involving suicidal id...
Forget "Comprehensive" School Counseling
Welcome back to the School for School Counselors Podcast! In this episode, Steph Johnson dives deep into the often unrealistic expectations placed on school counselors. After wrapping up the wildly successful "Best Year Ever!...
TPT's Dirty Truths & Why You Need an Evidence-Base
Ever wondered why some school counseling programs deliver long-lasting results while others fall flat? In this episode of the School for School Counselors podcast, host Steph Johnson addresses the critical need for evidence-b...
How to Cue Yourself for Better School Counseling
How can understanding the "why" behind your practices truly transform your school counseling program? This week, we uncover the secrets to setting yourself up for sustainable success. Steph Johnson guides us through the nuanc...
The Secret to Sustaining Your Passion for School Counseling
What can keep your motivation and drive burning bright all through the school year? Join us as we uncover how integrating gratitude into your daily practice can reduce stress, boost emotional resilience, and foster a collabor...
4 Key Components School Counselors Need for an Amazing School Year
Send us a text message- we'd love to hear from you! What if you could transform your school counseling program into a haven of organization and efficiency that instantly puts students- and you- at ease? This week on the Schoo...
Research-Based School Counseling Spaces: Does Yours Make the Grade?
Send us a text message- we'd love to hear from you! Can the design of your school counseling office really impact student well-being and performance? Join me, Steph Johnson, on the School for School Counselors Podcast as we u...
Is it Time to Eliminate Some Joy from School Counseling?
Send us a text message- we'd love to hear from you! So many of us need to "eliminate some Joy" from our roles. What can this mean for school counselors who strive to build positivity, growth mindset, and can-do attitudes thro...
Screaming Goats and Sand Trays: Unique Stories of Real-World School Counseling
Send us a text message- we'd love to hear from you! In the 100th episode of the School for School Counselors podcast, we are all about the colorful and often unexpected world of school counseling with stories from school coun...
Why One School Counselor Chose Schools Over Therapy Offices
Send us a text message- we'd love to hear from you! What if the place where students spend most of their time held the key to unlocking their potential? Meet Christina Wren, a first-year school counselor who almost became a c...
How Do You Handle Student Info When You're Leaving?
Send us a text message- we'd love to hear from you! Are you preparing to leave your school counseling position and unsure about what documentation to leave for your successor? Navigating the complexities of student privacy an...
I Blew Up My School Counseling Data: What I Learned
Send us a text message- we'd love to hear from you! In this week’s episode, I’ll take you through my real-life experience of being compelled to overhaul my data systems due to recent legislative changes in Texas—a process tha...
Want to Make a Real Difference? Be Like Nancy.
Nancy is an experienced and stellar school counselor whose story is as inspiring as it is instructive. Her path from art teacher to guiding light for students spans over three decades, and in this episode, we walk through th...
From Underwater Crime Scene Investigator to School Counseling Superstar
In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Ginger Bernal for a friendly chat about her fascinating 17-year journey through the world of education. Ginger started her professional life in the unexpected waters of underwat...
The End-of-Year Conversation Every School Counselor Needs to Hear
It's time to end the school year on a high note while supporting a stronger partnership with your campus principal. This week’s School for School Counselors podcast offers strategies for school counselors to navigate end-of-y...
Renewed Purpose for the Weary School Counselor
As we near the end of the school year, it's easy to feel so, so TIRED. How do we power through the rest of the school year while maintaining our sense of purpose and joy for the work we do each day? It's a heavy topic, but an...
From Flute to Fatigues to Futures: One School Counselor's Symphony of Service
In this episode, I highlight a fascinating conversation with Elizabeth Janners, a school counselor with a super-cool blend of music and military service in her background. Listen in to hear how Elizabeth's background shapes ...
Who's REALLY Driving? My (Very) Raw Take on School Counseling Challenges
Ever felt like you're juggling the workloads of four people, expected to perform seamlessly in all of them? Buckle up and join me from my car's front seat where I get real about where we stand in the school counseling profess...
Marathon Resilience: Overcoming Challenges in Rural School Counseling
Do you feel like you're running an 'unwinnable race' this time of the school year? In this episode, Steph provides an excerpt of her recent keynote speech for the Lone Star State School Counselor Association Rural Route Schoo...
From the Classroom to the School Counselors’ Office: Katie Tells All
This is such a fun episode! Getting started on a new career path can often be a leap of faith, and this story is a shining example of where such a leap can land you. Meet Katie—a former teacher and current grad student who ha...
Empathy in Action: Using Collaborative Problem-Solving in School Counseling
Today's episode considers the legendary "spring fever" in schools, where escalating tensions and stress impact both students and teachers. We unpack the collaborative problem-solving approach credited to Ross Green that seeks...
Some of the Best School Counseling Advice I've Ever Heard
In this episode, I'm joined by by friend Jessica Neitsch who talks about her simple yet effective strategy for maintaining our feeling of purpose and satisfaction in our work, how to approach emotional management for educator...