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Welcome to 'The Sounding Board Podcast,' your essential platform for school counseling insights and strategies, proudly presented by the Utah School Counselors Association (USCA). Our podcast is your trusted resource for expert advice, best practices, and inspiring stories in the field of school counseling.
Join us as we explore critical topics in education, such as academic achievement, student mental health, college readiness, and career exploration. 'The Sounding Board Podcast' is your go-to source for actionable ideas and practical solutions.
Our mission is to empower school counselors and educators to create brighter educational pathways, enhance student well-being, and foster personal growth. Whether you're a seasoned counselor or passionate about education, our podcast equips you with the tools and knowledge to make a positive impact on the lives of students.
Tune in and be part of our commitment to elevate the importance of school counseling in education. Discover innovative strategies, connect with fellow educators, and stay updated on the latest trends in the school counseling field.
'The Sounding Board Podcast': Where School Counselors Share Ideas.
Join us as we explore critical topics in education, such as academic achievement, student mental health, college readiness, and career exploration. 'The Sounding Board Podcast' is your go-to source for actionable ideas and practical solutions.
Our mission is to empower school counselors and educators to create brighter educational pathways, enhance student well-being, and foster personal growth. Whether you're a seasoned counselor or passionate about education, our podcast equips you with the tools and knowledge to make a positive impact on the lives of students.
Tune in and be part of our commitment to elevate the importance of school counseling in education. Discover innovative strategies, connect with fellow educators, and stay updated on the latest trends in the school counseling field.
'The Sounding Board Podcast': Where School Counselors Share Ideas.
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Today on the show, we talk about classroom management and how we might have been using rewards all wrong
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Today on the show, the team talks about how we can help kids and be consistent in order to help them thrive.
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Today we talk about house bill 399 and why USCA opposes it.
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Today on the show Nate, Elise, and Jeanna talk about how as counselors, especially elementary counselors, we are teachers as well. We talk a lot about how we can use empathy to help our hard kids move in the right direction. This is a good one, especially if you aren't quite sure what direction to go with some of your tough kids.
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Happy New Year! Today we continue our mini series on classroom management with Elise Hansen and Jeana James. Today we talk about how we as counselors can be consistent and dignified mentors for our kids in their crazy world.
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Today we start a mini series with our favorite elementary counselors Elise Hansen and Jeana James. This series will talk about school climate and classroom management within our elementary schools. This series is great for counselors AND our administrators.
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Today on the show, we talk with the One Service Utah Fellowship about how they connect students with service and career opportunities within their communities!
Check them out at https://www.oneutahservice.org/
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Today Nate talks about the world of trades with Alan from the Utah Plumber, Heating, and Contractors Association. This such a good conversation about how skill trades are a huge opportunity for graduating seniors. No need to waste money at a university when you can EARN while you learn. If you have students who may be interested in the trades, see their website below
http://uphcatradeschool.org/
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Today Nate sits down with current USCA President Patty Nielson to talk about how middle school counseling is a hidden gem we should talk more about and about our upcoming conference you should all go register for on our website listed below!
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Today on the show, we bring on former USCA President Dylan Lines to talk about being an online school counselor and the kids we see do best.
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Today Nate talks with Levo Mind, a mental health provider that works with families to provide pychiatric help to kids in need. Reach out to andreabeckstrom@levomind.com
with questions if you have parents who need a provider
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Today we talk about the IEC of utah and WHY it is an AMAZING resource to school counselors helping kids figure out the path they want to take as they move into post secondary education.
https://ieci.org/
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Today, Nate, Elise, and Jeana talk about emotional literacy and how we as counselors can teach it and live it in the classes and schools we serve.
Jeana's resilience lessons (free to use!)
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In this episode, Nate speaks with a counseling director about how the counseling profession has changed over time and how we've had to pivot and adapt as time has gone on. We talk about some recent legislation and give advice to new counselors as well.
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2025 School year is here! Today on our season opener, Nate and the crew talk about how the first week of school looks and what we do as counselors to make it amazing!
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This episode to end the year is short and sweet. Nate goes over the final to do's we should all have in order before we peace out for the summer. See you next season!
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On todays podcast we talk about how we as counselors are always learning and the wonderful counselor conferences we have access to. Give it a listen!
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In this episode, Nate goes over some of the most recent legislative changes and how they will affect how we do our job.
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Today the team talks about how creating a Tier 1 system will acutally make your tier 2 and tier 3 intervetnions much smaller and easier. It's a great discussion with some great info.
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As counselors we also are there to help our teachers in our buildings to thrive. Join Jeana and Nate as they talk about this on todays episode
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