A Game-Changing Mentorship Model for Students
When life throws you curveballs, it's the ones who knock them out of the park that inspire us the most. Lydia Larimore did just that, turning a disheartening remark from her own school counselor into a fire that fueled her ri...
My Personal List: Four Critical Questions for Behavior Intervention
So many of you feel like you are being used as firemen right now, running from one fire to the next, trying to put out the biggest flames. This week, I share the four critical questions that I ask any teacher who flags me dow...
Fundamental Supports for Successful Behavior Intervention
Ever found yourself in the middle of behavioral chaos, wondering where it all went wrong? In this episode, we create a "cheat sheet" for initial behavior intervention with strategies to support students without pulling them a...
A New Perspective on Kindness in School Counseling
How can we effectively educate kids with mental health or basic well-being concerns? Carissa, a former teacher, current school counselor and mental health therapist, says it's not realistic. Students can't learn if they aren'...
School Counseling Leadership Revolution, Part II: How to Truly Make It Happen
Imagine a career where every interaction is an opportunity for growth, understanding, and connection. That's the vision I'm casting in this episode, as we talk through the "what-to-do's" of social emotional leadership in the ...
School Counseling Leadership Revolution! How to Build Influence and Inspire Change
Discover how to elevate your influence on campus as we explore a leadership framework for school counselors proposed by Bowers, Lemberger-Truelove, & Brigman (2017). We'll look at the leadership dispositions that can transfor...
The School Counseling Temptations No One Talks About
Navigating ethical pitfalls and maintaining professionalism isn't just a part of our job - it's at the heart of our mission as school counselors. This episode takes a hard look at the delicate dance between best, ethical pra...
The Hidden Art of Building Meaningful School Counseling Programs
Faster isn't always better, and "more" doesn't always hit the mark. That's what we're talking about in this episode, where the art of patience isn't just a personal virtue, it's also a very smart professional strategy. If it ...
Do You Know Your School Counseling Blind Spots?
Hey there! Ever thought about how your own thoughts and blind spots might be shaping how you connect with others at work? In this latest episode, we're taking a close look at some tricky stuff that can trip up even the most e...
8 Magic Bullets for Making Your Spring Semester Easier & Less Stressful
Right now, people are busy talking about resolutions, goals, mindset, words of the year, etc., for the New Year. In this episode, we're not going to get into any of that! Instead, we'll walk through a very specific step by st...
From Guilt to Wellness: Redefining Effective School Counseling
Feeling overwhelmed as a school counselor? Ever get the feeling that no matter how much you've accomplished, it's never enough? I get it! (I've been there, too.) In this episode, I talk about the taboo issue of productivity ...
Are You a Reactive or Responsive School Counselor?
Do you feel like a first responder, constantly reacting issues as they arise, or do you feel like you have the time and space to proactively plan for student wellness? This episode is a deep dive into the realities of reactiv...
80-20 School Counseling Mandates: Not Quite the "Win" We Expected
Are you grappling with 80-20 expectations? Do you feel the pressure of tracking every minute of your day while managing a huge caseload? In theory, the idea of 80-20 is good, where 80% of counseling services directly impact ...
The Cycle of Role Dysfunction in School Counseling
Are you feeling overwhelmed in your role as a school counselor, perpetually stuck in a cycle where the better your perform, the more you're given to do? You could be caught in a cycle of role dysfunction, and you're definitel...
The Self-Care Myth: Setting the Record Straight for School Counselors
You know that self-care is not about transforming you into an eternally cheerful person and erasing all life's challenges. It's high time we dismantle unrealistic expectations around self-care. In this episode's candid discus...
Are Your School Counseling Approaches Really Best Practice?
Ever been swayed by a viewpoint on the Internet only to discover it's not... quite right? You're not alone! In this episode, we take a critical look at how social media algorithms can channel us into echo chambers, potentiall...
From Ordinary to Awesome: Exploring the Habits of Amazing School Counselors
Can you imagine waking up to a world where every school counselor felt empowered through eight collective habits? We're exploring two of those important habits in this episode (and tell you how to access the others!) to not o...
What's The Most Important Thing in School Counseling?
What if the secret to success as a school counselor lies not just in your professional expertise? In this episode, I'll walk you through what I- and many experts in our field- have pegged as the Most Important Thing in schoo...
Taming the Storm: School Counselors' Guide to October
Are you feeling the October pressure, school counselor? It's time to pause, breathe, and join us in a conversation that navigates all of October's school counseling stressors. We're all battling escalating behavioral issues w...
How Do You Create a Functional and Feasible Behavior Intervention Plan?
Ever wondered how to navigate the labyrinth-like process of behavior intervention plans in a school setting? Buckle up as we unravel this intricate process - from gathering real-world data to conducting functional behavior as...
Fine Lines and Touchy Conversations: Differentiating School Counseling and Behavior Intervention
Ever felt overwhelmed and feel like more of a behavior interventionist than a true school counselor? Are you unsure about your role in this critical area on campus? In this episode, we dive into the vital distinction between ...
Behavior Intervention for School Counselors: Mastering the Chaos
As a school counselor, you are expected to be the calm amidst the chaos- but sometimes interventions and deescalation can begin to feel frustrating or overwhelming- especially if they just keep coming! This from-the-heart con...
Unpacking School Discipline: A Surprising Guide for School Counselors
What if the key to better school counseling was learning from parenting styles? In this episode, I peel back the layers of school counseling, discipline, and classroom management by drawing parallels with the four parenting ...
What School Counselors May Not Realize About Solution-Focused Counseling
Are you ready to uplevel your approach to school counseling? Our School for School Counselors Mastermind just completed a masterclass on Solution-Focused School Counseling, and I can't wait to share some of the invaluable ins...