Can you believe that in 150 episodes of this podcast, I've never taken a week off from releasing episodes? Well,... more

We talk about a lot of sensitive topics as school counselors, and today is no exception. We’re taking a deep... more

What do you do if a student tells you they’re pregnant? There’s a good chance you were asked this question... more

You may not realize this, but you have a unique superpower in your role as a high school counselor! You... more

Have your students ever expressed interest in taking a gap year? A gap year is more than just time off!... more

When you work in a school, there are a million and one things to think about every single day. School... more

Have you checked your phone’s screen time lately? If you’re anything like me, you might be embarrassed about how much... more

As school counselors, we know that not all of our students are going to go to college after graduating. However,... more

Have you ever held a “Coffee with the Counselor” event at your school? This can be a great opportunity for... more

Begin with the end in mind. You've probably heard this advice before, but I want it to be your mantra... more

Whether you’re still on summer break or have already kicked off a new school year, there’s one thing I think... more

You’ve waited four episodes to listen to the last episode in our grade-level counselor series. A student’s senior year is... more

Being a school counselor allows you to form close relationships with your students and help guide them through their high... more

We’re continuing our series on talking with different high school counselors who work with specific grade levels, and today is... more

When you’re a counselor who works solely with ninth graders, your role and challenges can sometimes look different from those... more

Before the new school year officially begins, I’m starting a new series where I’m talking with counselors from different grade... more

When you’re a new high school counselor, you think you need to have a Pinterest-perfect office in order to be... more

One of the best ways I grew as a professional and leader was when I was a supervisor to high... more

I’m always looking to find new resources and information that will be helpful tools for high school students. Whether that... more

As a new school counselor, we’re excited and eager to focus on students, enhance the counseling program at our school,... more

The end-of-year stress and exhaustion can bring up a lot of emotions for school counselors. And when it’s finally summer... more

Everyone wants to feel successful in their job. But sometimes, there are certain aspects in and out of your control... more

If you’ve been in the education field long enough, you know that the people you work with, encounter along your... more

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... more

Think back to the time you transitioned from middle school to high school. You went from being the oldest in... more

I love sharing ideas, tips, and advice about all things related to school counseling. But nothing makes me more excited... more

This is the time of year when you might start looking for new opportunities in the form of a new... more

Even though for some of you, summer might feel so far away, in reality, it’s just around the corner. I know I was... more

Sometimes, the things we have to do as high school counselors aren't glamorous, exciting, or thrilling. However, that doesn't mean... more

I’m shocked to say it, but today’s topic is a first for the podcast! It’s not something that we’re immersed... more

I’ve said it before, but this time of year is one of the most stressful with graduation, wrapping up the... more

As graduation approaches, you’re probably doing all the last-minute details of finalizing the details of the event, ordering cap and... more

We’ve officially entered the last quarter of the school year, which means graduation for seniors is just around the corner.... more

As high school counselors, doing classroom lessons is part of the job and helps us stay connected to students and... more

Have you been wanting to start classroom lessons in your high school counseling program but haven’t taken the plunge yet?... more

Are you interested in hosting a career fair at your high school and wondering where to begin? That's similar to... more

As high school counselors, we are experts at discussing mental health, relationships, self-regulation, and post-secondary planning. But when it comes... more

You're ready to start using small groups in your high school, but you need to be able to measure their... more

Do you have mixed feelings about counseling small groups? Today's episode will pique your interest and get you thinking about... more

When was the last time you reviewed different counseling theories you could bring into your role? It's probably something you... more

Are you looking for a high school counselor membership that provides the information you need to know, helps you understand... more

Did you know National School Counseling Week is only a few weeks away? This year's celebration is from February 5... more

You made it to the halfway point; it's time to begin the second semester! You may feel excited, overwhelmed, and... more

Have you ever considered going back to school to get your doctorate? You may have wondered how doctorate school counseling... more

We are taking it back to the second episode of this podcast! This episode is the perfect reminder to focus... more

As high school counselors, many of us are natural helpers, and some are to a fault. This often shows up as us... more

Are you a high school counselor looking for a supportive and engaging community? The Clique Collaborative might be just what you're... more

Are you familiar with MTSS? In case you aren’t, MTSS stands for Multi-Tiered System of Support. Essentially, it is a... more

Are you tired of trying to squeeze in everything and feeling overwhelmed? Scheduling is hard when you're pulled in so... more

As high school counselors with large caseloads, it can feel like a lot of pressure when it comes to trying... more

Do you struggle to manage the adult friendships in your life? You're not alone! Maintaining relationships as we age can... more

WOOOOO! We've hit 100 episodes on the High School Counseling Conversations Podcast! It's existed for almost two years now, which... more

Our high school students are so busy and surrounded with pressures of classes, college applications, sports, friendships, and more. With... more

We know that as high school counselors, our roles are unique and specialized, and it's crucial to feel valued and... more

When we have children of our own, we have to juggle the role of parent and high school counselor. Our... more

You’ve likely heard all the buzz around artificial intelligence (AI). But let’s talk about AI for school counselors specifically. Can... more

What’s one big reason for counselors feeling stressed out, overworked, underpaid, and spread thin? A large caseload!  You know how... more

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a community of raving fans for your high school counseling program? You know, those... more

After witnessing a student feel defeated about plans to attend community college rather than a University, Priscilla Grijalva knew that... more

Each student on your caseload has unique needs. Your DACA and undocumented students face a particular set of challenges, and... more

As we gear up for the school year, I know you've probably already started fielding questions from your seniors about... more

We all want our students to find success after high school and we do everything in our power to get... more

We all have students on our caseload who are falling through the cracks in one way or another. While part... more

Are you a high school counselor looking for a supportive and engaging community? The Clique Collaborative might be just what... more

Ready to kickstart your year with a jolt of inspiration? This week we’re diving headfirst into the world of imposter... more

If you’ve ever been curious about the differences in school counseling roles based on the grade levels they support, then... more

I recently attended the ASCA 2023 National Conference in Atlanta and it's time for a debrief! Between the 12 sessions... more

As high school counselors, we all have our must-have items that help to get us through the year (or the... more

Let's tackle a topic that's been surprisingly absent from the podcast so far: needs assessments! You're gearing up for a... more

Summer is for relaxing and recharging before you head into another busy school year. I hope you're taking full advantage... more

One of our greatest responsibilities and privileges as school counselors is student confidentiality. I know how difficult it can be... more

Let’s talk about something that may (or may not) ruffle some feathers - our title!  Does it really matter if... more

Are you a high school counselor preparing to attend the ASCA National Conference for the first time? Or maybe you’re... more

As school counselors, we often find ourselves reacting to emergencies rather than proactively helping our students. But what if I... more

Are you familiar with MTSS? In case you aren't, MTSS stands for Multi-Tiered System of Supports. Essentially, it is a... more

If you're a new counselor getting ready to begin your career, I'll bet you are excited and anxious to get... more

You've just landed that new high school counseling job, or you're hoping to soon - congrats! But now you're probably... more

Are you a new high school counselor, or thinking about moving to high school counseling from elementary or middle school... more

Starting your career as a high school counselor is so exciting, but it can also be overwhelming to say the... more

I’m your high school counselor hype girl and I’m here for another pep talk! This one is for you if... more

Your school’s administration can make all the difference in your job satisfaction as a high school counselor. The experience you... more

Have you ever offered an idea during a team meeting only to have it shut down? Are you often nervous... more

The end of another school year is quickly approaching and I know that the deadline for diplomas can be so... more

As a high school counselor, you know that graduation is a major milestone for your seniors, and you're feeling the... more

Think back to your family dinner table conversations while you were growing up. Did the topic of finances come up,... more

There are so many things we do as school counselors to support and impact as many students as possible. One... more

When I think back to when I was in high school, there are so many real-world skills that I wish... more

If you’ve been a listener of this podcast for a while, then you know how much I encourage you to... more

Do you have frequent flyer students? You know the ones. They're the students that are always popping into your office... more

Did you catch last week’s episode? We talked all about the benefits of running high school counseling small groups.... more

Between the endless paperwork, phone calls, emails, and more paperwork, there may be days when you feel like you don’t... more

Leave work at your contracted time. Don’t bring your work computer home with you. Close your door as needed for... more

National School Counseling week is just around the corner! What does that mean to you? I don’t want to be... more

Join the Clique Collaborative membership! Podcast: Episode 35, Perspectives of a Charter High School Counselor Podcast: Episode 34, Private High School... more

While some of you are solo school counselors, I know most of you work with teammates. With everyone having their... more

If you had to think of three things that you didn't receive much training on in grad school, but has... more

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... more

The relationship between high school counselors and administrators is an important one. You often work closely together supporting students and... more

Walking into a school counselor interview can be super intimidating, especially if it's with the hopes of landing your very... more

Do you have friends at work? Having close relationships with colleagues can make such a big difference in your overall... more

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... more

Since my brain doesn’t naturally divide tasks into orderly or efficient systems, I’m forced to do a little work to... more

Help reset your high school counseling team whether you’re the department head or a passionate team player. In this last... more

It’s time to clean up (or at least straighten up) your physical and mental high school counselor spaces as you... more

In Episode 3 of High School Counseling Conversations, we talk about 3 practical ways to reset with your school administrators... more

It can be hard to find the motivation to try new ideas, learn new ways of doing things, or change... more

We’re quickly approaching a new year, and I wanted to bring in some FUN as we begin to wrap up... more

Several weeks ago, I posted on Instagram about a colleague’s unique work space and quickly learned that you all wanted... more

Wahoo! We've hit 50 episodes on the High School Counseling Conversations podcast. I can't believe it! To celebrate this... more

You wear a lot of hats as a high school counselor, and 'social media strategist' probably isn't one of them...yet! ... more

When you hear the word 'research', do you get excited or want to run the other way as fast as... more

Let’s talk about a really common challenge that we face as high school counselors. It’s a challenge that often leaves... more

I asked you all to submit your SPOOKIEST counseling story: the one that makes you shudder to remember or makes... more

There are so many pros and cons to consider when laying out different caseload model possibilities for your school counseling... more

You’re in the right place if you’re looking for some short and sweet time management tips and a pep talk... more

Advisory programs are large-scale school interventions that lead students through social-emotional lessons. With this week's guest, Leslie of Informed... more

I’m going to use this episode to win you over to the side of at least CONSIDERING using data in... more

In its most simple terms, first generation students are the first in their families to attend college. According to the... more

As high school counselors, we hope to prepare students for whatever their post-secondary plans are… from work, military, or college.... more

Running senior meetings helps to inform your students and parents while also building their confidence about what’s to come! Senior... more

Call it what you want- a counselor fly in, a counselor outreach program, a college fly in opportunity... you just... more

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... more

In this episode, I’m giving you your high school counselor back-to-school “starter pack” broken into 3 categories: community support, podcast... more

Looking for new perspectives from other high school counselors? Look no further than this conversation with Chris, a public charter... more

Tylee is a Clique Collaborative member working as a private high school counselor in a Catholic high school. As a... more

Liz is a public high school counselor in a large, New Jersey school. The population at her school has a... more

This episode highlights a few back-to-school tips for high school counselors looking to ready their spaces and program.   Your... more

This week's episode is all about getting money for professional development... specifically what I've learned and how I'd recommend going... more

You want to grow and invest in yourself with quality professional development, but you don't have the time or brainspace... more

Start with YOURSELF when deciding how you’re going to make the most impact on your students! Most of us would... more

This episode is all about why you shouldn’t dismiss or disregard the importance of high school counselor community! As humans... more

Are you a veteran high school counselor looking for some refreshment and respite as you head into the summer? If... more

In this episode, we get to hear some voices from the field give their best tips to high school counseling... more

In Episode 25, I chronicle my personal practicum and internship experiences with a walk down memory lane… specifically deep-diving into... more

The ASCA conference is coming up in July in Austin, Texas for school counselors from all over the nation to... more

Even if you’re doing some summer work, there’s still a huge opportunity for you to evaluate how your personal boundaries... more

Calling all new high school counselors! Get pumped up with a pre-game pep talk as you accept your new job... more

You’re closing out your year… but what exactly are you doing? Is it what everyone else is doing? Listen to... more

Rachel from Bright Futures Counseling invited me on her podcast School Counseling Simplified to talk through some sample interview questions. I wanted... more

Lauren LaPera and Vira James of Ashley Ridge High School in Charleston, South Carolina bring their voices to the High... more

Listen to this week’s episode for ideas and inspiration to get your advisory council of the ground next year!  ... more

Take a listen to Part 1 of this 2-part episode where I talk about the first 5 stakeholders to consider... more

School counseling advisory councils can feel very daunting and sort of unnecessary if you don’t have one in place yet.... more

A dream becomes a reality as I get to interview my dear friend, Rebecca Joyner of It’s Not Rocket Science.... more

I’ve got what you need if you’re ready to grow your confidence instead of being nervous in your core curriculum... more

Not sure where to start when you want to incorporate social-emotional learning into your high school counseling program… specifically your... more

Every student wants to be seen and known. Names are a huge part of making that happen. When you remember... more

Let's jump back into talking all about facilitating small groups in the high school setting! If you missed the first... more

Check out Part 1 of 2 episodes all about facilitating high school counseling small groups. Running high school counseling small... more

Are you new to this whole small groups at the high school level thing? Wondering where to even start? Here... more

In Episode 8, I’m talking about 3 ways to find success in high school counseling small groups BEFORE you even... more

Help reset your high school counseling team whether you’re the department head or a passionate team player. In this last... more

Join me for my first guest episode with Emily Deemer! Emily is a K-12 school counselor in Pennsylvania, and she’s... more

It’s time to clean up (or at least straighten up) your physical and mental high school counselor spaces as you... more

Since my brain doesn’t naturally divide tasks into orderly or efficient systems, I’m forced to do a little work to... more

In Episode 3 of High School Counseling Conversations, we talk about 3 practical ways to reset with your school administrators... more

It can be hard to find the motivation to try new ideas, learn new ways of doing things, or change... more

Welcome to the first episode of High School Counseling Conversations! You’re in the right place if you’re looking to energize... more

High School Counseling Conversations is a podcast dedicated to energizing your school counseling program while reminding you how much you... more