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169 episodes, newest first. Each one opens on counselorclique.com.
Podcast · Episode 169 3 Tasks You’re Going to Do Before You Check Out for the Year As the school year winds down and summer break is calling your name, it’s tempting to just check out and mentally shut the door on this year. But before you do, there…Advocacy & Data, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 168 You’ve Collected Data All Year – Here’s What to Do With It Now You’ve been collecting data all year—student attendance, classroom lesson frequency, intervention effectiveness, and student stories… but now what? In this episode, I’m…Advocacy & Data
Podcast · Episode 167 Life Skills Your Students Should Master – Part 3: Healthy Communication From awkward group projects to job interviews, communication is the life skill students will use daily, but rarely get taught. In the final episode of my “Life Skills…Small Groups & Lessons, College & Career, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 166 Life Skills Your Students Should Master – Part 2: Time Management How many skills have you had to figure out as an adult and thought, “Wow, I wish I had learned this sooner”? Probably too many to count! That’s exactly why I’m on a…College & Career, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 165 Life Skills Your Students Should Master – Part 1: Budgeting Basics Imagine if your students graduated not just with academic knowledge, but real-world skills they’ll use every day. Today we’re starting that conversation. I’m kicking off…College & Career, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 164 5 Low-Budget Ways to Address Mental Health Needs When it comes to student mental health, the need is huge, but the budget? Not so much. If you’ve ever looked around your school and thought, “How am I supposed to…Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 163 Empowering Teens: Navigating Substance Use Prevention with Kriya Lendzion Substance use in schools isn’t just a “some kids” issue. It’s happening across all kinds of student groups, and honestly, some of what I learned in this episode really…Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 162 6 Ideas for Transitioning Your Seniors to Avoid Summer Melt After graduation, students are eager to jump into the next chapter of their lives, but sometimes things fall through the cracks. Summer melt is real, and it can make the…College & Career, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 161 Unique Pathways and Global Perspectives Through Study Abroad with Neal Crosson What if students could earn college credits, explore the world, and gain invaluable life experience, all before starting their traditional college journey? In this…College & Career
Podcast · Episode 160 Are Non-Counseling Duties Draining You? Here’s How to Take Control Are non-counseling duties taking over your days? If you’re spending more time on testing, paperwork, and hall duty than actually working with students, you’re not alone…Advocacy & Data
Podcast · Episode 159 From Hunting for Prestige to a Values-Driven College Search with Jared Epler and Jen Vallieres The college search can be an exciting journey, but it also comes with competition, disappointment, and so much pressure. Too often, students and parents fixate on Ivy…College & Career
Podcast · Episode 158 College Tours Without Leaving Home! Behind the Scenes of ‘The College Tour’ With Host Alex Boylan Choosing the right college is one of the biggest decisions a student will make. But what if there was a way to explore campuses across the country without ever leaving…College & Career
Podcast · Episode 157 Gamifying the College Search Process with Sam Bernstein Think college searches have to be boring and overwhelming? Think again! In this episode, I sit down with Sam Bernstein, co-founder of the Loper app, to talk about how…College & Career, Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 156 Time Management Strategies to Lighten Your Mental Load as a School Counselor with Kaci Ranger Are you constantly juggling emails, student crises, and endless paperwork, feeling like there’s NEVER enough time in the day? I think most of you feel this way! That’s…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 155 When Parents Don’t Understand Your Role as a Counselor (and How to Change That!) Have you ever felt like parents don’t understand what you actually do as a school counselor? I know I’ve experienced this more times than I can count! In this episode, I…Advocacy & Data, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 154 How to Set up a Peer Leader Program in Your School What if you could create a program that not only helps your students grow as leaders but also strengthens your entire school community? That’s exactly what we’re diving…Small Groups & Lessons, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 153 Noticing: A Spoken Word by Leah Grant Have you ever stopped to truly notice the world around you – the small moments and subtle ways people carry the weight of their day? In this unique episode, I’m sharing…Supporting Students, Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 152 We’re Back with a Mid-Year Pep Talk and Check In After 150 episodes without a break, I finally hit pause – and it was the best decision! But now we’re back with a mid-year check in and pep talk. Plus, I’m sharing what…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 150 Shining a Light on Child Sex Trafficking with Krystal Nierman of Switch We talk about a lot of sensitive topics as school counselors, and today is no exception. We’re taking a deep dive into child sex trafficking. Heavy, I know. But with sex…Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 149 Pregnant and Parenting Teens: How to Support This Unique Population as a High School Counselor What do you do if a student tells you they’re pregnant? There’s a good chance you were asked this question during a job interview because it’s a situation that you will…Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 148 Developing Cultural Competency to Better Support Your Students with Jocelynn Hubbard You may not realize this, but you have a unique superpower in your role as a high school counselor! You have the ability to nurture your students and walk them through…Small Groups & Lessons, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 147 Exploring Gap Year Opportunities for Your Students (or You!) with Julia Rogers Have your students ever expressed interest in taking a gap year? A gap year is more than just time off! It’s a deliberate period to explore personal, practical, and…College & Career, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 146 The School Counselor’s Role in School Safety and Crisis Management with Brandy Samuell When you work in a school, there are a million and one things to think about every single day. School safety is at the top of that list, and might even be one of the…Small Groups & Lessons, Advocacy & Data, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 145 I Gave up Social Media for a Month, and Here’s What Happened Have you checked your phone’s screen time lately? If you’re anything like me, you might be embarrassed about how much time you actually spend on your phone, specifically…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 144 How to Host a College Application Day As school counselors, we know that not all of our students are going to go to college after graduating. However, for the students who do have college in their future…Small Groups & Lessons, College & Career, Advocacy & Data, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 143 Coffee with the Counselor: What It Is and How to Run It Have you ever held a “Coffee with the Counselor” event at your school? This can be a great opportunity for parents to connect with counselors and other parents all while…Advocacy & Data
Podcast · Episode 142 Why You Need to Plan Your Year with a 10,000 Foot View Begin with the end in mind. You’ve probably heard this advice before, but I want it to be your mantra this school year! One of the best things you can do at the…Advocacy & Data, Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 141 How a High School Counseling Curriculum Map Will Set You Up to Win This Year Whether you’re still on summer break or have already kicked off a new school year, there’s one thing I think you need during this season: a curriculum map! While it’s…Advocacy & Data, Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 140 Highs and Lows of Working with Seniors with Brittany Slagle You’ve waited four episodes to listen to the last episode in our grade-level counselor series. A student’s senior year is full of ups and downs, celebratory moments, and…Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 139 How Do You Handle Working with Juniors? An Interview with Leigh Pottle Being a school counselor allows you to form close relationships with your students and help guide them through their high school years. It’s honestly one of the best and…Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 138 What It’s Really Like to Work with Sophomores with Hannah Fain We’re continuing our series on talking with different high school counselors who work with specific grade levels, and today is all about sophomores! Sophomores hold a…Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 137 How to Seamlessly Transition 400 Ninth Graders into High School with Felicia Carter When you’re a counselor who works solely with ninth graders, your role and challenges can sometimes look different from those of other counselors working with older high…Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 136 What We Need to Know About Our Rising Ninth Grade Students with Lauren Tenholder Before the new school year officially begins, I’m starting a new series where I’m talking with counselors from different grade levels to gather insight into their roles…Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 135 High School Counselor Office Prep for Back-to-School Season When you’re a new high school counselor, you think you need to have a Pinterest-perfect office in order to be effective. However, your worth as a high school counselor…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 134 What I Learned from Supervising High School Counseling Interns One of the best ways I grew as a professional and leader was when I was a supervisor to high school counseling interns. Being responsible for teaching, guiding, and…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 133 Career Exploration Help for Your High School Students: A Free Podcast Resource I’m always looking to find new resources and information that will be helpful tools for high school students. Whether that be career opportunities, college options, or…College & Career
Podcast · Episode 132 What to Do When You Work with an Old School Guidance Counselor As a new school counselor, we’re excited and eager to focus on students, enhance the counseling program at our school, and advocate for our role to others in the…Advocacy & Data, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 131 How to Know When It’s Time to Move On The end-of-year stress and exhaustion can bring up a lot of emotions for school counselors. And when it’s finally summer break, you have the time to stop and reflect on…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 130 Navigating Imposter Syndrome and Psychological Safety in the Workplace with Caroline Crawford Everyone wants to feel successful in their job. But sometimes, there are certain aspects in and out of your control that contribute to you feeling hesitant to speak up…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 129 3 Educators Who Changed the Way I Approached My High School Counseling Job If you’ve been in the education field long enough, you know that the people you work with, encounter along your journey, and meet on the different paths in your career…Advocacy & Data, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 128 4 Things to Quit Worrying About as a Brand New School Counselor I know when I first started out as a school counselor, I was incredibly nervous and constantly worried about both the small and big things that would happen in this…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 127 High School Transition: Creative Ways to Help Your Students Make the Leap from Eighth Grade to Ninth Grade Think back to the time you transitioned from middle school to high school. You went from being the oldest in the school to now being the youngest in a new building with…Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 126 My 4 Must-Listen Podcast Episodes for New High School Counselors I love sharing ideas, tips, and advice about all things related to school counseling. But nothing makes me more excited than the joy, eagerness, and excited demeanor of…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 125 Advice for School Counseling Job Interviews with Rachel of Bright Futures Counseling This is the time of year when you might start looking for new opportunities in the form of a new counseling job. Whether you’re a student who just graduated college, a…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 124 Ready for Summer? Close out These 3 Things to End the Year as a High School Counselor Even though for some of you, summer might feel so far away, in reality, it’s just around the corner. I know I was always ready to leave and start relaxing, but there are…Small Groups & Lessons, Advocacy & Data
Podcast · Episode 123 Making an Impact with Data at the End of the Year Sometimes the things we have to do as high school counselors aren’t glamorous, exciting, or thrilling. However, that doesn’t mean they’re not important or essential for…Advocacy & Data
Podcast · Episode 122 School Counselor Strategies to Bring to Your Next IEP or 504 Meeting with Catherine Whitcher I’m shocked to say it, but today’s topic is a first for the podcast! It’s not something that we’re immersed in our day-to-day routine, but it’s so important in…Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 121 7 High School Counselors Share Their Inspiring Wins I’ve said it before, but this time of year is one of the most stressful with graduation, wrapping up the school year, and so many other things that consume your school…Small Groups & Lessons
Podcast · Episode 120 Accepting the Reality That Some Seniors Might Not Graduate As graduation approaches, you’re probably doing all the last-minute details of finalizing the details of the event, ordering cap and gowns, designing the program, and…Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 119 From Off-Track to Graduation: Counselor Tips for Supporting At-Risk Students We’ve officially entered the last quarter of the school year, which means graduation for seniors is just around the corner. However, we all know some students who are at…Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 118 6 High School Counseling Classroom Lesson Ideas As high school counselors, doing classroom lessons is part of the job and helps us stay connected to students and their needs. However, most of our lessons tend to focus…Small Groups & Lessons
Podcast · Episode 117 How Do I Start Taking Action on Classroom Lessons As a High School Counselor? Have you been wanting to start classroom lessons in your high school counseling program but haven’t taken the plunge yet? You’re in the right place because I have some…Small Groups & Lessons
Podcast · Episode 116 3 Steps to Hosting a Successful Career Fair Are you interested in hosting a career fair at your high school and wondering where to begin? That’s similar to the position I was in as a school counselor. There hadn’t…College & Career
Podcast · Episode 115 Finances for High School Counselors: Spending, Saving, and Investing with Jeremy Schneider As high school counselors, we are experts at discussing mental health, relationships, self-regulation, and post-secondary planning. But when it comes to school counselor…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 114 How to Collect and Share Data for Your Small Groups You’re ready to start using small groups in your high school, but you need to be able to measure their effectiveness and have something tangible to show for your…Small Groups & Lessons, Advocacy & Data
Podcast · Episode 113 Getting on Board with Small Groups in High School Counseling Do you have mixed feelings about counseling small groups? Today’s episode will pique your interest and get you thinking about incorporating them into your high school…Small Groups & Lessons
Podcast · Episode 112 Solution-Focused School Counseling with Dr. Russell A. Sabella When was the last time you reviewed different counseling theories you could bring into your role? It’s probably something you have not considered since graduate school…Supporting Students, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 111 The Clique Collaborative is Open and Better Than Ever! Are you looking for a high school counselor membership that provides the information you need to know, helps you understand how to apply everything to your role, and has…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 110 Here’s Why You Should Care About National School Counseling Week Did you know National School Counseling Week is only a few weeks away? This year’s celebration is from February 5 through February 9, 2024. Before you ignore this…Advocacy & Data
Podcast · Episode 109 4 Essentials for a Successful Second Semester You made it to the halfway point; it’s time to begin the second semester! You may feel excited, overwhelmed, and wondering where to start. All those feelings are normal…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 108 How Maritza Cha Obtained Her Doctorate and Supports School Counselors Have you ever considered going back to school to get your doctorate? You may have wondered how doctorate school counseling could benefit your career. Well, you’re in…Small Groups & Lessons, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 107 3 Ways to Reset As You Kick Off the New Year [Replay] We are taking it back to the second episode of this podcast! This episode is the perfect reminder to focus on resetting yourself for the new year and semester! It’s easy…Advocacy & Data, Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 106 Increase Your Job Satisfaction by Setting and Keeping Boundaries: Here’s How! As high school counselors, many of us are natural helpers, and some are to a fault. This often shows up as us not following through on the boundaries we’ve set for…Advocacy & Data, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 105 Inside Clique Collab Live: Hear Ideas, Challenges, and Inspiration From This School Counselor Community Are you a high school counselor looking for a supportive and engaging community? The Clique Collaborative might be just what you’re looking for, and one of the best…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 104 What to Know About Multi-Tiered System of Supports as a High School Counselor with Dr. Jake Olsen and Dr. Peg Donohue [Replay] Are you familiar with MTSS? In case you aren’t, MTSS stands for Multi-Tiered System of Supports. Essentially, it is a framework that helps schools be effective and…Advocacy & Data, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 103 Rachel Davis Shows Us How to Reclaim Our Schedule With a Time Audit Are you tired of trying to squeeze in everything and feeling overwhelmed? Scheduling is hard when you’re pulled in so many different directions, and it’s something that…Advocacy & Data, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 102 Support Strategies for Meeting Your High School Students’ Mental Health Needs As high school counselors with large caseloads, it can feel like a lot of pressure when it comes to trying to handle the mental health needs of students on top of…Small Groups & Lessons, Advocacy & Data, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 101 Navigating Adult Friendships in The Workplace with Blake Blankenbecler Do you struggle to manage the adult friendships in your life? You’re not alone! Maintaining relationships as we age can be challenging. But with some effort to do things…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 100 100th Episode Q&A: Podcasting, Prioritizing Your To-Dos, Landing Jobs, Counselor Challenges, and More! WOOOOO! We’ve hit the 100th episode on the High School Counseling Conversations Podcast! It’s existed for almost two years now, which is wild for someone whose…Small Groups & Lessons, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 99 How This High School Counselor Planned an Unforgettable Student Wellness Day with Tylee Resetich Our high school students are so busy and surrounded with pressures of classes, college applications, sports, friendships, and more. With everything they have going on…Small Groups & Lessons, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 98 What Should You Do if an Administrator Isn’t Acknowledging the Value of Your Work? We know that as high school counselors, our roles are unique and specialized, and it’s crucial to feel valued and respected by our admin. But what happens when an…Advocacy & Data
Podcast · Episode 97 A Parent-Counselor Perspective of the College Application Process with Tyesha Hemmans When we have children of our own, we have to juggle the role of parent and high school counselor. Our experience in school counseling can pay off when it comes to…College & Career, Advocacy & Data
Podcast · Episode 96 AI for School Counselors: 10+ Ways to Leverage Artificial Intelligence You’ve likely heard all the buzz around artificial intelligence (AI). But let’s talk about AI for school counselors specifically. Can we really use AI to enhance our…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 95 How to Tackle the Stressors That Come with a Large Caseload What’s one big reason for counselors feeling stressed out, overworked, underpaid, and spread thin? A large caseload! You know how it is when you’re juggling a large…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 94 Create a Community of Raving Fans for Your High School Counseling Program Wouldn’t it be nice to have a community of raving fans for your high school counseling program? You know, those people who are not only aware of the amazing work you’re…Small Groups & Lessons, Advocacy & Data
Podcast · Episode 93 School Counselor Advocacy and Empowering Students for Post-Secondary Success with Priscilla Grijalva After witnessing a student feel defeated about plans to attend community college rather than a University, Priscilla Grijalva knew that she needed to change the…College & Career, Advocacy & Data, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 92 How to Advocate for Undocumented Students in Your High School Each student on your caseload has unique needs. Your DACA and undocumented students face a particular set of challenges, and you have the opportunity to be a beacon of…College & Career, Advocacy & Data, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 91 Simplify the College Search: 5 Free Tools for High School Counselors and Students As we gear up for the school year, I know you’ve probably already started fielding questions from your seniors about their college search. It’s important to remember…College & Career, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 90 3 Assumptions to Avoid If You Want to Increase College Access on Your School’s Campus We all want our students to find success after high school and do everything in our power to get them to where they need to be by graduation. This idea of “success” is…College & Career, Supporting Students, Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 89 What to Know About Implementing an Effective Student Support Team We all have students on our caseload who are falling through the cracks in one way or another. While part of your job is to advocate for these students and find…Advocacy & Data, Supporting Students, Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 88 The Clique Collaborative is Now Open: What to Expect Inside Are you a high school counselor looking for a supportive and engaging community? The Clique Collaborative might be just what you’re looking for, and doors are officially…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 87 Conquer Counselor Imposter Syndrome Once and For All! Ready to kickstart your year with a jolt of inspiration? This week we’re diving headfirst into the world of imposter syndrome. It’s that nagging doubt that even the most…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 86 Comparing the Roles of Elementary, Middle, and High School Counselors with Laura Rankhorn and Kim Crumbley If you’ve ever been curious about the differences in school counseling roles based on the grade levels they support, then this episode is for you. I’m joined by Alabama…College & Career, Advocacy & Data, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 85 My Highlights and Reflections from the ASCA 2023 National Conference I recently attended the ASCA 2023 National Conference in Atlanta and it’s time for a debrief! Between the 12 sessions I attended and meeting so many incredible school…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 84 5 Back to School Essentials for High School Counselors As high school counselors, we all have our must-have items that help to get us through the year (or the day!). Today I’m sharing my top high school counseling essentials…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 83 How to Use Needs Assessments Strategically This Year in Your High School Counseling Program Let’s tackle a topic that’s been surprisingly absent from the podcast so far: needs assessments! You’re gearing up for a new school year and are ready to make a big…Advocacy & Data, Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 82 Set Your Year Up For Success With a Summer Team Planning Day Summer is for relaxing and recharging before you head into another busy school year. I hope you’re taking full advantage of this season because we all know that once…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 81 Protecting and Prioritizing Student Confidentiality as a School Counselor One of our greatest responsibilities and privileges as school counselors is student confidentiality. I know how difficult it can be when others in the school don’t…Advocacy & Data, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 80 From Guidance Counselor to School Counselor: Why Our Title MATTERS! Let’s talk about something that may (or may not) ruffle some feathers – our title! Does it really matter if we’re called guidance counselors instead of school…Advocacy & Data
Podcast · Episode 79 My Top Tips for Attending the ASCA Conference In Person Are you a high school counselor preparing to attend the ASCA National Conference for the first time? Or maybe you’re a seasoned pro in need of a refresher? Either way…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 78 How Collecting Calendar Data Can Actually Advocate for Your Role As school counselors, we often find ourselves reacting to emergencies rather than proactively helping our students. But what if I told you that your work calendar could…Advocacy & Data, Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 77 What it Looks Like to Implement MTSS In a High School Setting with Dr. Jake Olsen and Dr. Peg Donohue Are you familiar with MTSS? In case you aren’t, MTSS stands for Multi-Tiered System of Supports. Essentially, it is a framework that helps schools be effective and…College & Career, Advocacy & Data, Supporting Students, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 76 The Ultimate Kickstart for New High School Counselors If you’re a new counselor getting ready to begin your career, I’ll bet you are excited and anxious to get started! I’ll also bet that you’re feeling some major nervous…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 75 3 Things NOT to Worry About Over the Summer as a New High School Counselor You’ve just landed that new high school counseling job or you’re hoping to soon – congrats! But now you’re probably thinking, what’s next? Well, if you’re a new high…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 74 What to Expect if You’re Moving to High School Counseling Are you a new high school counselor, or thinking about moving to high school counseling from elementary or middle school counseling? If so, today’s episode is for you…Supporting Students, Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 73 What I Wish I Knew as a Beginning High School Counselor Starting your career as a beginning high school counselor is so exciting, but it can also be overwhelming, to say the least. There are certain things that are helpful to…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 72 Don’t Make These Mistakes as a New High School Counselor (and What to Do Instead!) I’m your high school counseling hype girl and I’m here for another pep talk! This one is for you if you’re a new (or new-ish) school counselor and want to avoid key…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 71 An Administrator’s Perception of School Counselors and the Roles They Play Your school’s administration can make all the difference in your job satisfaction as a high school counselor. The experience you have in your role might look very…College & Career, Advocacy & Data, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 70 What High School Counselors Can Learn from Oatly’s Newest Marketing Campaign Have you ever offered an idea during a team meeting only to have it shut down? Are you nervous to try something new in your counseling program out of fear that it won’t…Advocacy & Data, Supporting Students, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 69 Senior Decision Day: Creating Lasting Memories for Your Graduates The end of another school year is quickly approaching and I know that the deadline for diplomas can be so stressful as a high school counselor. However, there are some…Small Groups & Lessons, College & Career, Supporting Students, Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 68 4 Ways to Repurpose Student Pictures to Celebrate Your Seniors As a high school counselor, you know that graduation is a major milestone for your seniors, and you’re feeling the pressure to help them successfully cross that finish…Small Groups & Lessons, College & Career, Supporting Students, Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 67 How to Utilize Free Financial Literacy Resources in Your High School Counseling Program with Alyssa Lyons Think back to your family dinner table conversations while you were growing up. Did the topic of finances come up, or was that kept private? For many of us, there was a…College & Career, Advocacy & Data, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 66 Maximizing Your Reach with Classroom Lessons (and How to Get Teachers on Board!) There are so many things we do as school counselors to support and impact as many students as possible. One of the best ways that you can ensure you’re maximizing your…Small Groups & Lessons, Advocacy & Data, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 65 Innovative Career Activities for High School Students When I think back to when I was in high school, there are so many real-world skills that I wish we were taught. Being exposed to more conversations about career options…College & Career, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 64 CTE Teacher and High School Counselor Partnerships with Khristen Massic If you’ve been a listener of this podcast for a while, then you know how much I encourage you to build and nurture relationships with staff members in your school…Small Groups & Lessons, College & Career, Advocacy & Data
Podcast · Episode 63 Strategies to Employ When You Have Frequent Flyer Students Do you have frequent flyer students? You know the ones. They’re the students that are always popping into your office or tracking you down in the hallway. I’m sure you…Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 62 Achieve Small Group Student Buy-In With These 4 Ideas Did you catch last week’s episode? We talked all about the benefits of running high school counseling small groups. This week we’re continuing on the small group trend…Small Groups & Lessons, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 61 The Power of Small Groups: Unlocking the Benefits at the High School Level Between the endless paperwork, phone calls, emails, and some more paperwork, there may be days when you feel like you don’t actually get to ‘do counseling’. But there’s…Small Groups & Lessons, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 60 Setting Boundaries with Others and Managing Expectations Around Burnout Leave work at your contracted time. Don’t bring your work computer home with you. Close your door as needed for breaks. Don’t give out your cell phone number to…Advocacy & Data, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 59 National School Counseling Week: 5 Forgotten Ways to Promote Your School Counseling Program National School Counseling week is just around the corner! What does that mean to you? I don’t want to be the bearer of bad news, but if you’re expecting it to be a week…Advocacy & Data, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 58 Reestablishing Your Team’s Department Meetings While some of you are solo school counselors, I know most of you work with teammates. With everyone having their own unique personalities and values, working in a team…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 57 Your Guide to Navigating Parent Relationships If you had to think of three things that you didn’t receive much training on in grad school, but has become a huge part of your job, I’ll bet that parent relationships…Advocacy & Data
Podcast · Episode 56 Productivity Hacks to Beat Burnout with Alaina Schrader Let me set a scene for you. You’re at work. It’s 2:00 and you haven’t sat down all day, haven’t had a chance to unpack your bag from that morning, and yet you still…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 55 Teamwork Tips for High School Counselors and Administrators The relationship between high school counselors and administrators is an important one. You often work closely together supporting students and their families. However…Advocacy & Data
Podcast · Episode 54 A Mock School Counselor Interview with Rachel from Bright Futures Counseling | TOP EPISODE FROM 2022 Walking into a school counselor interview can be super intimidating, especially if it’s with the hopes of landing your very first school counseling job. How many people…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 53 School Counselor and Teacher Partnerships with Rebecca Joyner of It’s Not Rocket Science® Do you have friends at work? Having close relationships with colleagues can make such a big difference in your overall experience as a school counselor. Not only does it…Advocacy & Data
Podcast · Episode 52 A Recap of Your Favorite Episodes of High School Counseling Conversations We’re quickly approaching a new year, and I wanted to bring in some FUN as we begin to wrap up 2022. Today I’m sharing five favorite episodes from High School Counseling…
Podcast · Episode 51 How Your Strengths & Skills as a School Counselor Can Be Used in a Private Practice with Lorraine Holeman Several weeks ago, I posted on Instagram about a colleague’s unique work space and quickly learned that you all wanted to learn more about her and her private practice!…Advocacy & Data
Podcast · Episode 50 Ask Me Anything: High School Counseling, Marriage Advice, Would You Rather, and More! Wahoo! We’ve hit 50 episodes on the High School Counseling Conversations podcast. I can’t believe it! I wasn’t sure if I would go this long without a break, but here we…
Podcast · Episode 49 Using a Social Media Strategy to Promote Your High School Counseling Program You wear a lot of hats as a high school counselor, and ‘social media strategist’ probably isn’t one of them…yet! Whether you love it or hate it, having a social media…Advocacy & Data
Podcast · Episode 48 Research in School Counseling – 4 Categories and What to Do With Them with Sara of The Responsive Counselor When you hear the word ‘research’, do you get excited or want to run the other way as fast as you can? I think many school counselors are the latter, and if you’re one…Advocacy & Data
Podcast · Episode 47 3 Ways to Help Your Failing Students Find Success Let’s talk about a really common challenge that we face as high school counselors. It’s a challenge that often leaves us feeling defeated and put under a whole lot of…Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 46 Spooky, Scary School Counseling Stories: A Hilarious, Crowdsourced Episode I asked you all to submit your SPOOKY, SCARY school counseling stories: the one that makes you shudder to remember or makes you want to roll over in your grave of…
Podcast · Episode 45 4 Different Caseload Model Types (Plus My Honest Thoughts on Them) There are so many pros and cons to consider when laying out different caseload model possibilities for your school counseling program. There isn’t much research out…Advocacy & Data
Podcast · Episode 44 Owning Your Time Management by Using Your Calendar You’re in the right place if you’re looking for some short and sweet time management tips and a pep talk about your time management. These tips will be some of your…Advocacy & Data, Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 43 All About Advisory Programs and Social Emotional Learning with Leslie of Informed Decisions Advisory programs are large-scale school interventions that lead students through social emotional lessons. With this week’s guest, Leslie of Informed Decisions, we hear…Small Groups & Lessons
Podcast · Episode 42 How to Use Data in Your High School Counseling Program Without Overthinking It I’m going to use this episode to win you over to the side of at least CONSIDERING using data in your school counseling program. Even if you’re allergic to it. Or you…Advocacy & Data
Podcast · Episode 41 Supporting and Empowering First Generation Students In its most simple terms, first generation students are the first in their families to attend college. According to the Center for First-Generation Student Success…College & Career, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 40 How to Advocate for All Post Secondary Plans As high school counselors, we hope to prepare students for whatever their post secondary plans are… from work, military, or college. Elementary and middle school…College & Career, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 39 Running Senior Meetings Like a Boss Running senior meetings helps to inform your students and parents while also building their confidence about what’s to come! Senior year can be a LOT! Planning…College & Career, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 38 Let’s Talk Counselor Fly Ins Call it what you want- a counselor fly in, a counselor outreach program, a college fly in opportunity… you just have to hear about it! Counselor fly ins are a hidden…College & Career, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 37 A Back to School High School Counselor Pep Talk This one’s for the veteran counselors needing a pick-me-up as this school year is getting started. Listen to this back to school high school counselor pep talk for some…Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 36 Your High School Counselor Back to School Starter Pack In this episode, I’m giving you your high school counselor back to school “starter pack” broken into 3 categories: community support, podcast episodes, and resources…Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 35 Perspectives of a Charter High School Counselor with Clique Collaborative Member Chris Z. Looking for new perspectives from other high school counselors? Look no further than this conversation with Chris, a public charter high school counselor from…Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 34 Private High School Counselor Finds Wellness Passion: An Interview with Tylee R., Clique Collaborative Member Tylee is a Clique Collaborative member working as a private high school counselor in a Catholic high school. As a self-proclaimed homebody, she finds herself serving…Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 33 Math Teacher Turned First-Year, Public High School Counselor with Clique Collaborative Member Liz A. Liz is a public high school counselor in a large school in New Jersey. The population at her school has a high immigrant population and lots of bilingual students. She…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 32 Back to School Tips for High School Counselors: Office Prep This episode highlights a few back to school tips for high school counselors looking to ready their spaces and program. Your worth as a high school counselor isn’t…Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 31 4 Things I’ve Learned About Getting Money for Professional Development Opportunities This week’s episode is all about getting money for professional development… specifically what I’ve learned and how I’d recommend going about getting that money for…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 30 Where to Look for Relevant Professional Development for High School Counselors You want to grow and invest in yourself with quality professional development, but you don’t have the time or brainspace to vet those resources. This episode will give…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 29 How to Invest in Yourself as a High School Counselor So That You Make a Lasting Impact on Students Start with YOURSELF when deciding how you’re going to make the most impact on your students! Most of us would acknowledge that “impact” is one of the biggest outcomes we…Advocacy & Data, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 28 Why You Shouldn’t Discount a High School Counselor Community This episode is all about why you shouldn’t dismiss or disregard the importance of high school counselor community! As humans who naturally desire connection, we…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 27 Ideas for Changing Your High School Counselor Mindset (Especially When You Feel Tired and Stuck) Are you a veteran high school counselor looking for some refreshment and respite as you head into the summer? Listen to this episode for some suggestions on how to…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 26 Words of Wisdom to High School Counseling Interns from the Field In this episode, we get to hear some voices from the field give their best tips to high school counseling interns (and even new high school counselors at that)! Listen…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 25 My 4 Best Pieces of Advice for High School Counseling Interns In Episode 25, I chronicle my personal practicum and internship experiences with a walk down memory lane… specifically deep-diving into an influential supervisor…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 24 5 Tips for ASCA Conference Goers The ASCA conference is coming up in July in Austin, Texas for school counselors from all over the nation to gather, share, and learn together! I’ve been to two ASCA…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 23 Work/Life Balance for High School Counselors: 3 Personal Boundaries to Set a More Intentional Work/Life Balance Even if you’re doing some summer work, there’s still a huge opportunity for you to evaluate how your personal boundaries are currently set around work in order to set a…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 22 A Pep Talk for New High School Counselors Calling all new high school counselors! Get pumped up with a pre-game pep talk as you accept your new job role and daydream about next year already. This pep talk gave…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 21 How to Close Out the Year as a High School Counselor It’s time to close out the year as a high school counselor… but what exactly does that mean? What are you doing to finish up? Is it what everyone else is doing? Listen…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 20 Sample Interview Questions: A Mock School Counselor Interview with Rachel from Bright Futures Counseling Rachel from Bright Futures Counseling invited me on her podcast School Counseling Simplified to talk through some sample interview questions. I wanted to go ahead and…Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 19 Using an Advisory Council to Tell Your Story with Lauren and Vira Lauren LaPera and Vira James of Ashley Ridge High School in Charleston, South Carolina bring their voices to the High School Counseling Conversations podcast! Listen as…Advocacy & Data
Podcast · Episode 18 10 Key Stakeholders to Invite to Your School Counseling Advisory Council Meetings- Part 2 It’s time to get strategic about the key stakeholders around your advisory council table. In Part 2 of 2 episodes, I cover 5 more people to consider inviting to your…Advocacy & Data
Podcast · Episode 17 10 Key Stakeholders to Invite to Your School Counseling Advisory Council Meetings- Part 1 After last week’s episode (Episode 16) where we discussed the benefits that a school counseling advisory council can offer your program, I thought our next steps would…Advocacy & Data
Podcast · Episode 16 School Counseling Advisory Councils: 3 Ideas to Consider Before Starting Yours School counseling advisory councils can feel very daunting and sort of unnecessary if you don’t have one in place yet. You’re probably wondering… “Why is this even…Advocacy & Data
Podcast · Episode 15 Why Building Relationships is the Hidden Key to Unlocking Classroom Lessons- an Interview with Rebecca Joyner of It’s Not Rocket Science® Join me and my bestie, Rebecca Joyner of It’s Not Rocket Science®, as we cover SO many things pertaining to high school counseling classroom lessons and the importance…Small Groups & Lessons, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 14 3 Ways to Build Your Confidence with High School Counseling Classroom Lessons I’ve got what you need if you’re ready to grow your confidence instead of being nervous in your core curriculum classroom lessons! If you’re looking to be more…Small Groups & Lessons
Podcast · Episode 13 How to Bring Social-Emotional Learning into High School Core Curriculum Don’t just stop at academic lessons in the classroom. Dive deeper and bring social-emotional learning to your students… because we all know how important this is for…Small Groups & Lessons
Podcast · Episode 12 Why Knowing Student Names Can Make a Relational Impact On Your Counseling Classroom Lessons Every student wants to be seen and known. Knowing student names is a huge part of making that happen. When you remember a student’s name, you’re developing relational…Small Groups & Lessons, Supporting Students
Podcast · Episode 11 Part 2: 6 Tips for Facilitating Small Groups in the High School Setting Let’s jump back into talking all about facilitating small groups in the high school setting! It’s time to talk strategy with your small group counseling topics, ideas…Small Groups & Lessons
Podcast · Episode 10 Part 1: 6 Tips for Facilitating High School Counseling Small Groups How confident are you in facilitating high school counseling small groups? Do you just feel stuck when it comes to jumping in and getting your small groups off of the…Small Groups & Lessons
Podcast · Episode 9 3 Ideas for Starting High School Counseling Small Groups from Scratch Are you new to this whole small groups at the high school level thing? Wondering where to even start? Here are 3 ideas for starting high school counseling small groups…Small Groups & Lessons
Podcast · Episode 8 Finding Success in High School Counseling Small Groups Before You Even Start In Episode 8, I’m talking about 3 ways to find success in high school counseling small groups BEFORE you even get started. This episode will give you a few ideas to…Small Groups & Lessons
Podcast · Episode 7 Resetting Your School Counseling Team in the New Year Help your department by casting vision and resetting your school counseling team whether you’re the department head or a passionate team player. In this last episode of…Advocacy & Data, Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 6 Guest Interview with Emily, a Member of the Clique Collaborative Join me for my first guest episode with Emily Deemer! Emily is a K-12 school counselor in Pennsylvania, and she’s also a member of my high school counseling membership…
Podcast · Episode 5 Resetting Your Surroundings in the New Year Resetting your surroundings will help you breathe easier as the second semester starts. It’s time to clean up (or at least straighten up) your physical and mental high…Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 4 Resetting Your School Counseling Systems in the New Year It’s time to focus on resetting your school counseling systems as you head into the new year! Since my brain doesn’t naturally divide tasks into orderly or efficient…Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 3 Resetting Your Admin Relationships in the New Year In Episode 3 of High School Counseling Conversations, we talk about 3 practical ways to focus on resetting your admin relationships or establish a direction with your…Advocacy & Data, Programs & Systems
Podcast · Episode 2 Resetting Yourself in the New Year It’s time to focus on resetting yourself for the new year and new semester! It can be hard to find the motivation to try new ideas, learn new ways of doing things, or…Programs & Systems, Counselor Growth
Podcast · Episode 1 An Introduction and Backstory Welcome to the introduction episode of High School Counseling Conversations! You’re in the right place if you’re looking to energize your high school counseling program…
Podcast · Episode 0: Trailer Welcome to High School Counseling Conversations! Join Lauren from Counselor Clique®, your host of High School Counseling Conversations in this quick podcast preview trailer! This podcast will be published each Monday…