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