When was the last time you got to the end of a work day and actually got everything done that was on your to-do list? As our guest Jeff Becker says, “there’s never a quiet day in the counseling office”. It’s non-stop and some days the overwhelm really wears on you. What’s worse is that…
As counselors, we do so much for our students, but how do you actually show up for yourself in supporting your own wellness? This is just one of many great questions that we’re going to challenge you to ask yourself today. In this episode of Counselor Chat, Dr. Sandi Logan from Oceanic Yoga and Wellness…
How do you approach teaching the topics of race and racism with your elementary students, especially if you are not a person of color? If you need additional support with this, this episode is for you! In this podcast episode, I interview Kristen Moffett, a 20 + year school counselor at the Walker School in…
Attending conferences during the summer is a great way to reset your mindset, set goals, and prepare for the upcoming school year. I’ve attended the ASCA Conference both as an active participant and presenter. There is a unique energy, excitement, and inspiration that can be found at this event. However, it’s common to make excuses…
Do you attend conferences or professional development trainings during the summers? Attending national and state conferences can open up a world of opportunities for learning and networking with other educators and counselors. In this episode, we are chatting about the benefits of attending conferences and other professional development trainings. I am also announcing details about…
Mindfulness is a topic we hear a lot about. But what really is mindfulness? What does it look like? And how can we use it in the classroom with our students? In this episode of the Counselor Chat Podcast, I interview Beverly Fernandez, also known as ‘Counselor Bev’. Beverly dives deep into the topic of…
Are you a school counselor looking for effective strategies to address separation anxiety, school anxiety, and school refusal? If so, this episode of Counselor Chat Podcast is for you! In this episode, I chat with Ashley Bartley, an experienced elementary school counselor, author, presenter, and creative mind behind Counselor Station. They take a deep dive…
Being spontaneous while being prepared means being ready for unexpected situations while also allowing room for improvisation and creativity. It involves balancing the need for structure and planning with the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances. To achieve this balance, it’s important to have a solid foundation of knowledge, skills, and resources, as well as…
The end of the school year is here, and I’m sure that summer relaxation is on your mind. But wait! Let’s first think about how you can close down this year in a way that will set you up for success for the next one. This process all starts with reflection. Reflection in itself is…
Burnout is real for school counselors! But, there are things that we can do to try to prevent burnout from happening. Yes we can be overworked, underpaid, under staffed, tired and exhausted, but if we look at the systems we put in place in our counseling program and start to examine our time on tasks,…
