High School Counseling Conversations®

High School Counseling Conversations® is a podcast dedicated to energizing your school counseling program while reminding you how much you love your job! This podcast will give you the confidence you need to implement actionable ideas into your high school counseling program… all while having a little fun along the way. Each week, host Lauren Tingle of Counselor Clique® will cover relevant topics for busy high school counselors. Just think of it like hanging out with your high school counselor bestie! Connect with Lauren on Instagram at @counselorclique, and visit counselorclique.com for high school counseling resources, community, blog posts, and more!

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, questioning your ability, or finding it difficult to create change. This occurs when psychological safety is low in the work culture, which then contributes to doubting yourself. My guest on today’s episode, Caroline Crawford, is sharing ways for navigating imposter syndrome and facilitating a positive work culture and how this relates to high school counseling.Work culture is so important that it can truly affect your feeling of safety. Caroline speaks of feeling connected and safe in order to feel motivated in our jobs and how this can be done through your example as a high school counselor. It’s understood that there will be days in this role that are tough and hard to deal with, but Caroline shares how to engage in self-care and always look towards the why of your job to help you through.Caroline’s message in this episode is one of empowerment and motivation. She believes in facilitating a positive work culture through psychological safety and navigating imposter syndrome in order for you to find success and happiness in your role as a high school counselor, which you will definitely learn from her words and examples in this episode.Resources Mentioned:Leave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple PodcastsConnect with Caroline:Website: www.carolinecrawfordconsulting.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carolineccrawfordFacebook: www.facebook.com/carolinecrawfordconsultingEmail: contact@carolinecrawfordconsulting.comConnect with Lauren:Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews https://counselorclique.com/interviewsVisit my TpT store https://counselorclique.com/shopSend me a DM on Instagram @counselorclique https://instagram.com/counselorcliqueFollow me on Facebook https://facebook.com/counselorcliqueSend me an email mailto:lauren@counselorclique.comJoin the Clique Collaborative http://cliquecollab.comFull show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode130

06-10
44:02

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 all shape who you are and your approach to your role. Well, I’m no exception to that philosophy. As a high school counselor, I met many fellow counselors who had an impact on my role as a school counselor and the qualities I tried to embody on a daily basis. In this episode, I reflect on the three educators who inspired me and changed how I approached my high school counseling job. Although I’ve worked with many high school counselors, three have stood out after many years on the job and beyond. With each person that I name, I also share how and why they impacted my approach to school counseling. Each had different strengths and was successful in their own ways, whether through relationship building, always willing to learn something new, the qualities of a good leader, and so much more. These, along with many others, are reasons why they had an impact on me. Additionally, all three of these women were successful school counselors in different seasons of their lives, which I found encouraging. By sharing the educators who inspired me in my approach to high school counseling jobs, I hope you feel encouraged to take the time to reflect and think through the educators in your life who were mentors and impacted your role as a school counselor.Resources Mentioned:Leave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple PodcastsConnect with Lauren:Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews https://counselorclique.com/interviewsVisit my TpT store https://counselorclique.com/shopSend me a DM on Instagram @counselorclique https://instagram.com/counselorcliqueFollow me on Facebook https://facebook.com/counselorcliqueSend me an email mailto:lauren@counselorclique.comJoin the Clique Collaborative http://cliquecollab.comFull show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode129

06-03
19:48

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 role. And while this feeling was completely normal when first starting out, I quickly realized that worrying didn’t do me any good and that I needed to focus on my job and what I knew I could do. So, if this sounds like you, in today’s episode, I’m sharing four things to quit worrying about if you’re a brand new school counselor.Since I’ve been in your shoes before, I decided to select the four biggest things that would’ve made an impact on being a brand new counselor. When I describe and discuss the things to quit worrying about, I also provide insight into why this shouldn’t be something that worries you in your new role. Additionally, I share insight and encouragement to trust in your experience, knowledge, and skills to not only overcome these worries but excel in this new role. During this episode, you will get a mixture of pep talk, tough love, encouragement, and finally, some next steps on how I can personally help you ease your continuous list of worries. Starting a brand new job, especially as a school counselor, can make you nervous and overwhelmed. But after listening to this episode, you’ll learn four things to quit worrying about that will make your first year as a school counselor a success! Resources Mentioned:Resource: High School Counselor Kickstart Audio Course—use code PODCAST20 for 20% off! https://counselorclique.com/newcounselorResource: New Counselor Playlist http://www.counselorclique.com/newcounselorplaylist Leave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple PodcastsConnect with Lauren:Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews https://counselorclique.com/interviewsVisit my TpT store https://counselorclique.com/shopSend me a DM on Instagram @counselorclique https://instagram.com/counselorcliqueFollow me on Facebook https://facebook.com/counselorcliqueSend me an email mailto:lauren@counselorclique.comJoin the Clique Collaborative http://cliquecollab.comFull show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode128

05-27
16:12

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 a bunch of new opportunities in front of you. Many incoming ninth graders are apprehensive about being in a new school and unsure about the classes they need to take and what to get involved in. So, in today’s episode, I’m sharing how to seamlessly transition students from eighth to ninth grade.When you get a new caseload of incoming ninth-grade students, there are simple and easy ways to help make their transition smooth and make them feel welcome. These practical ideas include tours of the high school, creating a panel of students to answer any student-led questions, being available to meet them in person, and creative ways to introduce yourself and answer their questions. Nowadays, there are so many different platforms to send information out, so I encourage you to take advantage of those to better reach more students.Making the transition to high school can be intimidating and overwhelming for incoming ninth-grade students, so making it easier as the school counselor is a simple way to make them feel comfortable and welcome. So, if you’re looking for practical ideas to implement to make the transition from eighth to ninth grade smooth, this episode is for you! Resources Mentioned:Resource: Ninth Grade Transition to High School Presentation https://counselorclique.com/ninthgradetransitionResource: Freshman Planning Bundle https://counselorclique.com/freshmanplanningbundle Resource: Senior Bulletin Board https://counselorclique.com/seniorbulletinboard Resource: High School Counselor Kickstart Audio Course — use code PODCAST20 for 20% off! https://counselorclique.com/newcounselorLeave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple PodcastsConnect with Lauren:Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews https://counselorclique.com/interviewsVisit my TpT store https://counselorclique.com/shopSend me a DM on Instagram @counselorclique https://instagram.com/counselorcliqueFollow me on Facebook https://facebook.com/counselorcliqueSend me an email mailto:lauren@counselorclique.comJoin the Clique Collaborative http://cliquecollab.comFull show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode127

05-20
16:53

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 new high school counselors! They've got all these new ideas they want to implement and are excited to hit the ground running. So, if you're a new high school counselor and thinking, "What do I need to know before the school year begins?" this episode is for you! Learning all the things you'll need to do as a new high school counselor can be overwhelming, so in today's episode, I'm sharing four must-listen podcast episodes for new high school counselors. Each episode discusses a different aspect of school counseling, with a small clip of what you should do or an idea to think about. This podcast allows me to reach so many school counselors and help out those who are new or looking for new ways to run a small group or how to use data. So, if you're a new high school counselor, listen to these four must-listen podcast episodes to get a better idea of what to expect as a school counselor in the fall. Resources Mentioned:Resource: High School Planning Mega BundleResource: School Counselor Beginning of the Year Presentation Resource: Bulletin Board Bundle 2Resource: High School Counselor Kickstart Audio Course—use code PODCAST20 for 20% off! https://counselorclique.com/newcounselorFree Resource: New Counselor Playlist https://counselorclique.com/newcounselorplaylistLeave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple PodcastsConnect with Lauren:Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews https://counselorclique.com/interviewsVisit my TpT store https://counselorclique.com/shopSend me a DM on Instagram @counselorclique https://instagram.com/counselorcliqueFollow me on Facebook https://facebook.com/counselorcliqueSend me an email mailto:lauren@counselorclique.comJoin the Clique Collaborative http://cliquecollab.comFull show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode126

05-13
15:58

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 parent coming back into the workforce after staying home with your children, or just looking for a new place to help students, this episode is for you! I have my friend, Rachel Davis, on today, and we’re sharing our best school counseling interview advice in hopes of giving you encouragement and tips as you enter the job search scene.When interviewing for school counseling positions, there’s a lot that goes into it. Rachel and I are breaking down the different components of interviews, such as resumes, second interviews, how to respond to different scenarios, and marketing yourself to be the best for the position. Along with sharing how we’d handle different scenarios, we’re also giving general advice on how to make the biggest impact during your interview.Being on both sides of the interview process, Rachel and I have an open and honest conversation about our dos and don’ts as you look for a new job. No matter what your current situation is, we’re sharing our best school counseling interview advice to get you your dream counseling job! Resources Mentioned:Resource: High School Counselor Kickstart Audio Course—use code PODCAST20 for 20% off! https://counselorclique.com/newcounselorFree PDF Download: Sample School Counseling Interview Questions from ASCALeave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple PodcastsConnect with Lauren:Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews https://counselorclique.com/interviewsVisit my TpT store https://counselorclique.com/shopSend me a DM on Instagram @counselorclique https://instagram.com/counselorcliqueFollow me on Facebook https://facebook.com/counselorcliqueSend me an email mailto:lauren@counselorclique.comJoin the Clique Collaborative http://cliquecollab.comFull show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode125

05-06
44:49

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 certain things that need to get done before heading out the door. I want you to feel confident and know that you have everything wrapped up from the year and are ready to start a new school year when you return. So, in today’s episode, I’m sharing three major end-of-year items to help you close out your year.There are a million things on your mind when it comes to wrapping up the year, but if you focus on student items, office items, and personal items, you will cover everything you need. With each of these end-of-year items, I provide you with a list and examples of ways to wrap things up. These items include credit recovery, transcripts, decluttering and getting rid of unnecessary paperwork, data, planning out your summer hours, certification hours, and more. I also share resources that would be helpful in closing out these three areas.In order to truly close out the school year, it’s important to think through all the end-of-year items. I ask you to think about and reflect on the systems you have in place, how you’re keeping it all organized, and ways to communicate with students and parents. So, if you’re ready to close out for the summer, this episode is here to help you feel successful and organized! Resources Mentioned:Freebie: Podcast Playlist for New High School CounselorsShop All: Bulletin Board ResourcesFreebie: Data Ideas Collection GuideResource: Digital Activities Mega BundleResource: Junior Year Planning GuideShop All Counselor Clique ResourcesPodcast: Episode 21- How to Close Out the Year as a High School CounselorPodcast: Episode 123- End of Year Data: What to Gather and Who to Tell About ItLeave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple PodcastsConnect with Lauren:Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job InterviewsVisit my TpT storeSend me a DM on Instagram: @counselorcliqueFollow me on FacebookSend me an email: lauren@counselorclique.comJoin the Clique...

04-29
21:49

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 running our counseling programs. One of those things is analyzing data. It's likely that you've collected data throughout the school year, but as the end of the year approaches, you're probably thinking, what do I do with this? In today's episode, I'm sharing how analyzing your end-of-the-year data shows the impact you made this year. I've said this many times before, but I'll say it again because I truly believe it; one way to measure our effectiveness as a high school counselor is by this phrase: are students different because of what I'm doing here? It's such a powerful phrase, and the best way to visually see our impact is through data. Trust me, I understand that numbers and evaluation of your program can be intimidating, which is why I've come up with ideas on places you can start to pull your end-of-the-year data and present it in ways that will benefit your program. Taking the time to analyze your end-of-the-year data not only shows you how to make your counseling program better with more ways to help students, but it also reminds you of the impact you've made this school year. Whether you're looking at your goals from the year, groups you've implemented, or whatever personal dreams you have for your program, data shows you the answers you need to keep going or make some changes. So be sure to add end-of-the-year data to your to-do list before summer so you can make the appropriate changes to your program for next year! Resources Mentioned:Free Podcast Playlist: New Counselor PlaylistFreebie: Data Collection Ideas GuideBlog: 4 Valuable Places to Share Your Compelling School Counseling DataBlog: Advance Your High School Counseling Program with Social Media: 4 Best PracticesBlog: 3 Unassuming Ways to Incorporate Perception Data Into Your High School Counseling ProgramLeave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple PodcastsConnect with Lauren:Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job InterviewsVisit my TpT storeSend me a DM on Instagram: @counselorcliqueFollow me on FacebookSend me an email: lauren@counselorclique.comJoin the Clique CollaborativeFull show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode123

04-22
15:59

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 student needs that, as high school counselors, we should be knowledgeable about it. That’s right, I’m talking about IEPs and 504s. Since I’m not an expert in this subject, I wanted to bring on a guest who has decades of experience and can help provide us with the information we need when attending IEP and 504 meetings. Today’s guest, Catherine Whitcher, has a passion for solving special education struggles. She has earned multiple Special Education teaching certifications but left the classroom life behind to become a collaborative resource for parents and teachers at the IEP table. Catherine’s an expert on the subject and is ready to share her advice and tips with us today.In today’s episode, Catherine is sharing some IEP and 504 meeting strategies and the role of a high school counselor during these meetings. With her experience, she provides helpful advice on how to be an advocate for the child, ways to build relationships with the students and their families, and how to be a “solution finder” instead of adding to the problem. Throughout our conversation, you will hear Catherine’s energy and passion come to light and take away productive and effective ways to be part of an IEP or 504 meeting in the future. Resources Mentioned:Free Podcast Playlist: New Counselor PlaylistLeave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple PodcastsConnect with Lauren:Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job InterviewsVisit my TpT storeSend me a DM on Instagram: @counselorcliqueFollow me on FacebookSend me an email: lauren@counselorclique.comJoin the Clique CollaborativeFull show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode122

04-15
34:33

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 day. That’s why I wanted to take a moment and reflect on your year and, more importantly, the success you’ve had throughout the school year. To help celebrate, seven other high school counselors are sharing their counselor wins with our community. As each high school counselor shared their counselor wins, I was amazed by the number of wonderful things happening in counseling programs. After listening to each counselor, they all hit on the different aspects of high school counseling, such as data, interns, students, advocating for your role, and new programs or groups. We do so much as high school counselors that we often don’t realize or take the time to reflect on the positive and successful things happening in our program or with our students. By having other high school counselors share their counselor wins, I hope you, too, will hear something that sparks an idea that would be celebratory in your program. Resources Mentioned:Resource: High School Counseling Data Collection Ideas GuideResource: Leadership High School Counseling Small GroupPodcast: Episode 101, Navigating Adult Friendships in The Workplace with Blake BlankenbeclerLeave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple PodcastsConnect with Lauren:Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job InterviewsVisit my TpT storeSend me a DM on Instagram: @counselorcliqueFollow me on FacebookSend me an email: lauren@counselorclique.comJoin The Clique CollaborativeFull show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode121

04-08
27:38

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 about a million other tasks. And while you’ve thought of every detail, you probably didn’t consider or want to think about the seniors not graduating. While it’s an unfortunate and depressing thought, it’s the reality that a lot of counselors have to face during this time of year. So, if you’re in this situation right now, what do you do? Even though you might have some seniors not graduating, that doesn’t mean your job is done and there’s nothing left for them to do. Instead, I’m sharing some steps you can start taking now with these seniors to ensure that they still have a future and next steps to look forward to. Along with these steps, I provide you with a few logistics you need to work through and what conversations should have already happened and then need to happen moving forward. If you ask me, this time of year is the most stressful part of the job! You feel like the graduation rate and seniors not graduating all depend on you. But I’m also here to tell you to remove that thought from your mind. You can only help and support a student so much before you rely on them to do the work. So, if it looks like you’re going to have a senior not graduate, I am going to help you accept that and show you how to keep taking steps forward despite them not getting their diploma with the rest of their class. Resources Mentioned:Resource: Senior School Counseling BundleResource: Job Interview 3 Day Video Challenge Leave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple PodcastsConnect with Lauren:Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job InterviewsVisit my TpT storeSend me a DM on Instagram: @counselorcliqueFollow me on FacebookSend me an email: lauren@counselorclique.comJoin the Clique CollaborativeFull show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode120

04-01
20:45

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 risk and in jeopardy of not getting their diplomas. As high school counselors, it’s part of our job to help those at-risk students graduate. So, I’m sharing ways you can specifically support them during this time.Being a high school counselor, you probably already have a relationship with these at-risk students and have supported them throughout their high school years. However, with graduation approaching, that relationship becomes even more important. Knowing the student, the ones close to them, what motivates them, and their current scenario and situation, along with a few other things, is necessary to help them achieve this goal.We tend to put a weight on ourselves to make these at-risk students successful and graduate, but we can’t do everything for them. Instead, we provide them with the tools, resources, and support to walk across the stage and have a sense of direction once they graduate. So, if you have a few students in mind who are at risk of not graduating, this episode is for you! Resources Mentioned:Free Podcast Playlist: Classroom Lessons PlaylistResource: High School Counseling Graduation Credit Check SpreadsheetResource: Life After High School Classroom LessonResource: Goal Setting Classroom LessonBlog Post: Remember These 3 Fundamentals When Engaging Failing StudentsPodcast: Episode 47, 3 Ways to Help Your Failing Students Find SuccessPodcast: Episode 63, Strategies to Employ When You Have Frequent Flyer StudentsLeave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple PodcastsConnect with Lauren:Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job InterviewsVisit my TpT storeSend me a DM on Instagram: @counselorcliqueFollow me on FacebookSend me an email: lauren@counselorclique.com

03-25
15:13

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 on the essentials of scholarship programs, financial aid literacy, reading transcripts, and so much more academically. Instead, I want to give you some counseling classroom lesson ideas that involve social-emotional learning.  In order to have a proactive counseling program, we need to provide and teach our students the necessary skills they need to be successful. I’m sharing six counseling classroom lesson ideas that do just that, along with sample activities and how each lesson can look in the classroom. Since we can’t give lessons every day to the same students, we need to make sure what we’re presenting is engaging so students remember and use the skills we taught them.  If you’re looking for fresh and new but also important and informative counseling classroom lesson ideas, I’ve got you covered! By presenting my six favorite lessons, you will engage your students while also giving them skills to practice and master as independent adults.  Full show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode118 Resources Mentioned: Resource: Free Classroom Lesson Roadmap Free Podcast Playlist: Classroom Lessons Playlist Resource: Goal Setting and Soft Skills Classroom Lesson Resource: Communicating Feelings and Interacting with Others Classroom Lesson Resource: Healthy Relationships Classroom Lesson Resource: Growth Mindset Classroom Lesson Resource: Coping Skills Classroom Lesson Resource: Stress on the Brain and Body Classroom Lesson Resource: Classroom Lesson Bundle (20% off)

03-18
15:24

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 motivating tips for you that will help you take action on classroom lessons. Specifically, I have six steps that you can follow. If you’re feeling like you’ll be creating more work for yourself if you start classroom lessons, hear me out. More classroom lessons can lead to more intentional small groups, individual counseling sessions, or just more direct time with students! It solves the challenge of not having enough face time with our students and extends the impact of our program all at once. Don’t forget to submit your voice note to share something good that is happening in your career, in your school counseling program, or for your students. It can be big or small! I want to celebrate you and feature your win in episode 121 of High School Counseling Conversations. Resources Mentioned: Help Us Celebrate YOU in Episode 121 by Leaving Your Voice Note Resource: Free Classroom Lesson Roadmap Resource: Classroom Lessons Playlist (free!) Blog Post: 6 Ways to Overcome Obstacles and Execute Effective Counselor Classroom Lessons Podcast: Episode 83, How to Use Needs Assessments Strategically This Year in Your High School Counseling Program Podcast: Episode 14, 3 Ways to Build Your Confidence with High School Counseling Classroom Lessons Leave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple Podcasts Connect with Lauren: Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews Visit my TpT store Send me a DM on Instagram: @counselorclique Follow me on Facebook Send me an email: lauren@counselorclique.com Join the Clique Collaborative Full show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode117 

03-11
11:15

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 been a career fair at my school in many years, but I decided to pitch the idea to help with career readiness efforts for students. Career fairs can be an incredible way to reach many students at once and open doors and career opportunities for them. They can also tremendously impact your students' lives, expose them to careers they may never know about, and teach them about people already in those careers. In this episode, I'm sharing how you can start hosting career fairs in your high school, the most critical steps to take to set your event up for success, how to define the success of the career fair, how to make sure the event is interactive for the students and speakers and the pros and cons of hosting an in-person vs. virtual event. Resources Mentioned: Submit Your Celebrations for This Year! Free Podcast Playlist: Classroom Lessons Playlist Blog: 3 Steps to Hosting an Effective Virtual Career Fair Free Resource: Virtual Career Fair Templates Free Resource: 10 Low Impact Ideas for Creating High Impact Career Services PDF Leave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple Podcasts Connect with Lauren: Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews Visit my TpT store Send me a DM on Instagram: @counselorclique Follow me on Facebook Send me an email: lauren@counselorclique.com Join the Clique Collaborative Full show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode116

03-04
10:00

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 finances, it can feel uncomfortable and confusing! Whether you want to pay off debt, save, or invest, this conversation will empower you regarding your finances.   Today's guest, Jeremy Schneider, is a successful entrepreneur and personal finance expert. After starting an internet company in college, selling it at 34 for over $5 million, and retiring at 36. Jeremy has dedicated his life to teaching personal finance. He's here to share his knowledge about finances with us today.   In today's episode, Jeremy shares some of the most common myths around finances, the most important key to building wealth on a fixed income, tips to practically move the needle with savings, the two rules for building wealth and where to go to learn more about investing.   Resources Mentioned: Resource: Jeremy's Personal Finance Education Private Podcast: Small Group Counseling Playlist Leave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple Podcasts Connect with Lauren: Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews Visit my TpT store Send me a DM on Instagram: @counselorclique Follow me on Facebook Send me an email: lauren@counselorclique.com Join the Clique Collaborative Full show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode115

02-26
26:52

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 endeavors. The key to success is to plan to collect and share small group data from the start.   If you have resistance from admins or fellow high school counselors, data can be highly compelling to show the value of utilizing small groups. The data you collect can shape their perspective, proving that small groups are worth the effort. It's just a matter of being consistent with your data collection plan and sharing those results with your colleagues.   In this episode, I'm sharing how to collect small group data effectively, how to share the data collected to show its value to your fellow staff, the different types of data you can gather, the value of collecting perception data, and how to get teachers' involvement in the process.   Resources Mentioned: Resource: High School Counseling Data Collection Ideas Guide Resource: Small Group Data Spreadsheet Book: Making Data Work by Young and Kaffenberger Podcast: Episode 42, How to Use Data in Your High School Counseling Program Without Overthinking It Private Podcast: Small Group Counseling Playlist Leave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple Podcasts   Connect with Lauren: Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews Visit my TpT store Send me a DM on Instagram: @counselorclique Follow me on Facebook Send me an email: lauren@counselorclique.com Join the Clique Collaborative Full show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode114

02-19
08:33

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 counseling. There is so much power in using small groups in the high school setting!   It's time for high school counselors to replace your dreaded non-counseling duties with actual counseling duties, like the forgotten tier-two intervention of small groups. Small groups are a way to support your students in a much bigger way and do the things that made you want to be a school counselor in the first place!   In today's episode, I am sharing all the details of the five done-for-you small group resources I have available, how to incorporate counseling small groups into your high school counseling program, and how each of these small groups will impact you and your students.   Resources Mentioned: Resource: Stress Management Small Group Resource: Career Exploration Small Group Resource: Leadership Small Group Resource: First Generation College Going Small Group Resource: Coping Skills Small Group Podcast: Episode 71, An Administrator’s Perception of School Counselors and the Roles They Play Private Podcast: Small Group Counseling Playlist Leave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple Podcasts   Connect with Lauren: Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews Visit my TpT store Send me a DM on Instagram: @counselorclique Follow me on Facebook Send me an email: lauren@counselorclique.com Join the Clique Collaborative Full show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode113

02-12
14:04

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, but we have you covered! We are diving into using a solution-focused school counseling approach and how it can increase your effectiveness and efficiency. Today's guest, Dr. Russell A. Sabella, is a Professor in the School Counseling Program at the College of Education at Florida Gulf Coast University and President of Sabella & Associates. He is the author of many books, including Solution-Focused School Counseling: The Missing Manual. Dr. Sabella has trained and consulted with thousands of school counselors, educators, parents, and organizational leaders nationwide. In this episode, Dr. Sabella shares an overview of using a solution-focused model and the differences between utilizing a solution-focused model vs. the traditional problem-focused model. Plus, you’ll hear the simple and practical ways to use this new method as a school counselor to increase your impact, how he has seen this model make a difference in students' lives, and how this model can be more effective and efficient as a busy school counselor. Resources Mentioned: Private Podcast: Kickstart Your Year as a High School Counselor Book: Solution-Focused School Counseling: The Missing Manual Podcast: Episode 59, National School Counseling Week: 5 Forgotten Ways to Promote Your School Counseling Program Podcast: Episode 110, Here’s Why You Should Care About National School Counseling Week Leave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple Podcasts Connect with Lauren: Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews Visit my TpT store Send me a DM on Instagram: @counselorclique Follow me on Facebook Send me an email: lauren@counselorclique.com Join the Clique Collaborative Full show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode112

02-05
36:40

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 a place to connect with other counselors? The Clique Collaborative is the place for you and is ready to welcome you with open arms! The doors are officially OPEN for you to join!   The Clique Collaborative is a high school counselor membership created to empower and inspire you in your counseling journey. This membership is created to bring value to your life rather than a time suck. When you join, you'll find a searchable teaching library, Q&A sessions, private members-only podcasts, a member hub where you can chat with other counselors, quarterly live meetups, and more.   In today's episode, you'll learn all about what you'll find inside the membership, the updates and improvements we've made based on members' feedback, how the membership simplifies your learning and implementation process, and who is the best fit for this membership.   P.S. If you join The Clique Collaborative before February 8, 2024, you'll get a sweet bonus: my high school counseling curriculum map. This is a resource that I do not sell anywhere else! You'll also receive a 30% discount for my High School Counselor Kickstart audio course.    Resources Mentioned: Join The Clique Collaborative! Grab this Sample Advocacy Letter to input your own information. Download this PDF Highlights sheet to hand to your administration. Fill out this Purchase Order Form to get started. Private Podcast: Kickstart Your Year as a High School Counselor Leave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple Podcasts   Connect with Lauren: Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews Visit my TpT store Send me a DM on Instagram: @counselorclique Follow me on Facebook Send me an email: lauren@counselorclique.com Join the Clique Collaborative Full show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode111

01-29
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