Counselor Chat Podcast

Hi, I’m Carol. I’m a full-time school counselor, national presenter, curriculum writer, and counselor advocate.

Counselor Chat is a podcast dedicated to all things School Counseling! If you’re looking for some inspiration, collaboration, easy to implement strategies to make your counseling life easier, then be sure to follow along! Your host, Carol Miller, from Counseling Essentials, is ready to spark some joy, help you simply your systems and share stories…

Meet your host, Carol

I used to think the secret to running a rockstar school counseling program was being the first one in the parking lot and the last one to leave.

Know what? I was wrong.

Over the years, I learned that it’s not about doing more — it’s about what matters most. I went from constantly busy to confidently productive, and now I help other school counselors do the same. Because your work matters.

Your support system should too.

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Ready to level up your counseling sessions — one card at a time? This free set of Pick-a-Card Prompts turns any board game (or even a regular deck of cards) into a meaningful conversation starter. Perfect for classroom lessons, lunch bunches, small groups, or individual sessions, these easy-to-use questions help kids open up, reflect, and build essential SEL skills — all while having fun!