Crisis isn’t on your calendar—but it will find its way into your school year. From grief to suicide risk to behavioral outbursts, these moments change everything in an instant. In this episode, I share how to build a Crisis Toolkit so you’re ready to respond with care, structure, and sanity when the unexpected comes knocking….
Episode Summary: What does ice cream have to do with school counseling? More than you might think. In this episode, I share the famous Blueberry Story—a tale that perfectly captures the heart of what we do as counselors. While businesses can send back “bad batches,” schools take every child who walks through the doors—gifted, anxious,…
If you’ve ever felt like your day is one giant interruption, this episode is for you. In this week’s Counselor Chat, I’m sharing my go-to strategies for using time-blocking to create structure, reduce chaos, and make room for what matters most in your school counseling program. Inside this episode, you’ll discover: What time-blocking is really…
Let’s be honest—back-to-school season can feel like a whirlwind. But there’s one move that can make the whole year smoother: teaming up with teachers from the start. In this episode of Counselor Chat, I’m walking you through simple and creative ways to build trust and connection with your teaching staff—without adding more stress to your…
In this inspiring guest episode of Counselor Chat, Carey Hughes and Rachel Haglin take the mic to share how a simple shift in mindset — and one powerful administrative conference — led to real advocacy and real results. They didn’t just talk about change. They led it. And it’s already transforming their district. 🔑 In…
August doesn’t have to feel like a whirlwind of late nights, unlaminated posters, and cold cups of coffee. I’ll share the 10 intentional steps I’m taking this summer to avoid the dreaded back-to-school chaos—and how you can do the same. From organizing your counseling office (yes, both paper files and those prehistoric Google Docs) to…
Are you navigating a new caseload structure this year? Wondering how to divide the work with a co-counselor without splitting the heart of your program? In this episode, I’m sharing practical strategies and real-life examples of caseload division that works—plus the bumps to avoid. You’ll learn: 📚 The most common caseload split models (Alphabet, Grade-Level,…
This week on Counselor Chat, we’re taking a break from the heavy stuff and diving into a little mid-summer magic. It’s a personal episode full of recommendations, reflections, and fun finds that are keeping me grounded, growing, and even a little more organized during these sunny months. Here’s what I’m sharing: 📚 What I’m Reading…
In this candid solo episode, I get real about mid-summer counselor burnout. If you’ve been feeling tired, guilty for not “doing more,” or wondering why you’re not excited for back-to-school season—this conversation is your permission slip to hit pause and actually recharge. I’m sharing personal stories, actionable reflection questions, and why summer isn’t a competition…
In this inspiring guest takeover, Kansas-based counselor Cassie Good shares how starting an Advisory Council changed everything—from how her role was viewed to how she spent her time. What You’ll Learn: Why advisory councils aren’t optional—they’re transformational Real-world examples of using data to advocate for your time and impact How Cassie reduced non-counseling tasks with…
