In today's episode of School Counseling Simplified, I sit down with my friend and fellow counselor, Leslie Cuprill. We talk all things on implementing advisory programs and strategies for effective counseling. 

Leslie Cuprill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Brooklyn, New York who loves supporting educators and students. For two decades she has worked with court and gang-involved youth, LGBTQ+, teen mothers, special needs populations, and educators. Throughout her career, she has taught, counseled, and ensured support while conducting academic intervention services, supervised, facilitated professional development trainings, designed curriculums, and developed programs.

She started Informed Decisions to provide resources for counselors and teachers working with multicultural urban youth, teens, and young adults. She wants educators to feel confident in facilitating and engaging in interactive activities for their students. The information and resources she provides are culturally, racially, and developmentally appropriate materials used to engage, educate, guide, and inspire today’s youth. Our youth deserve to be awarded equitable opportunities to become productive contributing members of society. Together, she believes we can engage multicultural youth in making informed decisions about their lives and future successes!

some highlights include: 

• The value of preparation and planning for school counselors, including color-coding, laminating, and gathering student input.

• Strategies for counselors when asked to lead a group or lesson at the last minute, such as asking key questions of administrators and involving students.

• The importance of explaining Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs to parents and educators to avoid misconceptions and gain support.

• The significance of self-care and work-life balance for school counselors to avoid burnout and show up fully for students.

• Insights into the varying school start dates and work habits across the country, with tips on how to stay productive during commutes and travel.

Don't miss out on this one, tune in and let me know what you think! 

Resources mentioned:

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• Advisory and SEL Programs And Activities Facebook Group  
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More About School Counseling Simplified:

School Counseling Simplified is a podcast offering easy to implement strategies for busy school counselors. The host, Rachel Davis from Bright Futures Counseling, shares tips and tricks she has learned from her years of experience as a school counselor both in the US and at an international school in Costa Rica.

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