School for School Counselors Podcast
School for School Counselors
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About This Podcast
Ready to cut through the noise and get to the heart of what it really means to be a school counselor today? Welcome to The School for School Counselors Podcast! Let’s be honest: this job is rewarding, but it’s also one of the toughest, most misunderstood roles out there. That’s why I'm here, offering real talk and evidence-based insights about the everyday highs and lows of the work we love.
Think of this podcast as your go-to conversation with a trusted friend who just gets it. I'm here to deliver honest insights, share some laughs, and get real about the challenges that come with being a school counselor.
Feeling overwhelmed? Frustrated? Eager to make a significant impact? I'm here to provide practical advice, smart strategies, and plenty of support.
Each week, we’ll tackle topics ranging from building a strong counseling program to effectively using data—and we won’t shy away from addressing the tough issues. If you’re ready to stop chasing impossible standards and want to connect with others who truly understand the complexities of your role, you’re in the right place.
So find a quiet spot, get comfortable, and get ready to feel more confident and supported than you’ve ever felt before.
For more resources and to stay connected, visit schoolforschoolcounselors.com.
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Is It an Intervention, or Theatre?
If somebody else could do exactly what you're doing after reading the same slide deck-Why did you go to grad school? That's the question that hit me after I reviewed a state-sponsored training that…
When They Want Your Spreadsheets, Not Your Insight
On the last day of school, the district sent an email about spreadsheets.But not one person asked what you needed to do your job better next year.Not what you were seeing.Not what students needed.Not…
The Kids Just Like You Too Much
A school administrator once told me the reason I couldn't finish a single classroom lesson was because the kids just liked me too much.She meant it as a compliment. It took me years to understand…
3 Decisions You’ll Regret Not Making Before August
Most school counselors think the new school year starts in August.I don’t think it does.I think a huge part of your August gets decided right now… in May… while you’re mentally saturated, emotionally…
“It's Been Happening All Year.” So Why Is It a Referral Now?
You’re about to get a referral that says:“It’s been happening all year.”And somehow… now it’s urgent.This episode is about why that happens, and why treating May referrals like October problems will…
No One Knows What You Do- And That's Dangerous
You’re doing meaningful work.You’re supporting students.You’re handling things no one else on campus is equipped to handle.But somehow, when big decisions get made, it’s like none of that exists.This…
This Isn't Burnout. It's Gaslighting.
You know the feeling.The one that says:If you were better at this, it wouldn't be this hard. If you had advocated more effectively, the caseload would be manageable. If you were really cut out for…
A Year Full of “Yeses”… and a Lot of Regret
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Restorative Justice Works (Just Not Like That)
You sat in the circle.You heard the apology.And you knew… nothing actually changed.Restorative justice can work in schools- the research supports that.But the versions most campuses are…
Your Campus Runs on a Pyramid of Lies
There’s a reason the same explanation keeps showing up in every staff meeting, every training, every conversation about struggling students.It feels good.Problem is- It wasn’t built on…
Stop Finding Your Why
At some point, someone has probably told you to “find your why.”I gave that advice last week.I wish I hadn't.In this episode, I’m getting more personal than I ever have on this podcast.I’m sharing…
Your School's Pressure Valve Has a Name. It's You.
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How Many Rigorous Studies Support Trauma-Informed Schools? Zero.
"The research supports trauma-informed schools..." You've probably heard it in a staff meeting, read it in a district memo, or repeated it yourself. But when you go looking for the studies, something…
You’re Not the Behavior Department
Is managing student behavior actually school counseling?If you’re spending most of your week handling behavior referrals, putting out fires, and decoding defiance before you’ve even opened your…
School Counselor, That's Not Anxiety. Here's How to Prove It.
In this episode, I’m challenging a common habit in school counseling: labeling student distress as “anxiety” before it actually meets clinical criteria.You’ll hear the research behind "prevalence…
School Counselors, Stop Accommodating Anxiety. (Yes, Really.)
What if the anxiety accommodations you've been writing into your 504s and IEPs are actually making your students more anxious?In this episode, I'm sharing a section from a recent masterclass inside…
School Counseling Has Two Futures- and We’re Running Out of Time
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The Catalyst Problem in School Counseling
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The Unspoken Cost of Compassion in School Counseling
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Why School Counselors Are SO TIRED (It’s Not Burnout)
If you’re exhausted in a way that rest doesn’t fix, this episode is for you.School counselors are often told they’re burned out, so they’re handed self-care tips, boundary advice, and mindset shifts…
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