I am a first year school counselor. I have told multiple people close to me that I never knew what I signed up for in this position until I started it. Being a school counselor, you are so important to these students and staff members and that comes with a lot of pressure. I love this field of work for so many reasons and love all of the connections I’ve made in this first year, but I am completely mentally and emotionally drained every day when I go home. Listening to your podcast for the first time a couple weeks ago gave me a sense of validation that I have been missing in my life since before I began in the school months ago. I am a counselor of 380 students and I find myself helping as much and fast as I can, trying to do more and more, but never feeling caught up or like I can breath. Hearing that others feel the same has helped me so much because I thought I was alone in this. I’ve taken pointers from your self compassion podcast and have tried implementing those strategies, as well as finding more time for what I need. I contacted a colleague and now have a weekly scheduled time to discuss whatever we wish in a safe space together regarding our jobs. Thanks so much! I plan to continue to listen to your podcast during my lunch breaks and during my car rides to decompress.

I graduated with my masters in school counseling 9 years ago and then made the decision to stay home full-time with my young children. I’m now finally looking to begin my career and stumbled upon this podcast. I truly shudder to think about starting this crazy process without this podcast and the other resources offered by School for School Counselors. I can’t get enough of the amazing information I’m learning here. It’s research based, it’s practical, it’s encouraging and it’s REAL! I’m so thankful for this podcast and their Get the Job Program. Thank you!!

I am a new school counselor and feel like a sponge constantly looking for more info to soak in. Finding this podcast was a blessing. Steph is real and helpful. She addresses what is really going on in our jobs as school counselors. The latest episode on self compassion is so good! I have listened to it twice to try to soak it all in. The support and understanding I feel when listening to this podcast is so valuable.

I find this podcast helpful and real. I always feel like I’m on an island by myself with being the only counselor in the school of 765 students not including pre-K. I have other school counselors that mention all of the great things that they do, but their schools are half the size. I’m happy that you’ve helped me keep that in perspective. Thank you!

Hi Steph, I am a brand new counselor, graduated in December, and I found this podcast about 2 months ago. I have been catching up on the previous episodes and I really enjoy listening to your helpful advice especially as I was ending my masters program. I have a few other podcasts that I have either tried out or listen to on a regular basis but I look forward to new episodes from you the most. I like how you are practical and break information down for your listeners. Thank you again and can’t wait to learn more with you.

The first episode I listened to was 27 and my goodness I feel seen! Thank you! I guess I’m working backward.

I love this podcast! It provides information on a variety of topics for school counselors at all levels. I have received some valuable information and always look forward to the next episode.

I love this podcast! As a new school counselor, it has helped me navigate the profession and has helped me learn how to handle any problem that I needed guidance on. Thank you! :)

I just found this podcast this fall! I am absolutely loving it. So helpful and resourceful. I feel like I have finally found a podcast that hits the nail on the head! I look forward every week to new episodes!

This podcast is great as a new counselor trying to learn the ways and how to my best self for students! Thank you!

Steph has wonderful knowledge and experience. Her podcasts help me remember I’m not alone with the pressures of being a school counselor. I love the advice she gives because she’s lived it. Thanks for helping keep me motivated!

I love all the insights I’ve gained from her! And when I’m struggling, listening to this podcast helps me reset!

Stephanie has a magical ability to balance being knowledgeable and wise, while being relatable. While I love walking and working out while listening to podcasts, this title is so cozy, I see myself unwinding with a cup of tea basking in the warm glow of feeling deeply understood and SEEN. Love this and excited for even more! It takes everything I love about our School for School Counselor and distills into exquisite little segments of wisdom and insight to allow you to mull, to motivate, and inspire your exhausted counseling soul. Sheer perfection.

As a second year counselor in a building where there was never one, I really enjoy this podcast. I find practical advice to put into practice and an uplifting voice when I need a pep talk. Highly recommend!

It’s like you are inside my head and know my struggles. I love that this amazing resource exists for new and veteran school counselors. We are all in the same boat dealing with similar struggles. It’s amazing to not only hear about our similar struggles and know that it’s normal, but also all of the resources that we can use to alleviate stress, anxiety, and fear. I couldn’t be happier to have this resource around!

As a school counselor, this podcast has helped me so much with topics not discussed or taught in grad school. It’s very applicable to my job!

Don’t get me wrong, I love my job, but this podcast keeps me motivated with fresh ideas that are *backed by research.* I think that’s what sets this podcast apart from the rest. I also love that this podcast is lighthearted and relatable, PLUS, Steph is still a practicing school counselor, so she truly gets it. I look forward to every episode. Thank you, SFSC!!

I listen to this podcast on my way to work each morning. It’s a quick and easy way to prepare for the day and to get motivated!

I have been looking for a podcast to guide me through my education and career and I found it! ❤️

I am an experienced teacher and new school counselor intern. This podcast is immensely refreshing! It helps clarify our role, gives guidance and suggestions. I am always feeling empowered after listening.

I enjoy learning new methods and ways to better myself as a school counselor! Great podcast

As a brand new school counselor finding this podcast has been a blessing. I love the honesty, the wealth of expertise and support in every single episode. Each episode not only provides me with valuable information on how to best do my job effectively and efficiently but also let’s me feel seen and heard. So often we feel like if we aren’t doing all of things all of time, we aren’t successful. As a new counselor I doubt myself so much but listening to this podcast, I am reminding that I am doing my best and giving my whole self to my work and that’s enough. Thank you for this podcast!

As a school counselor candidate this podcast is super helpful! It gives me a great insight on what I should expect once I am in the field. I will forever be a listener!

All school counselors should listen- gives me that extra push on hard days. Great topics and great information!