Beste School Counseling Podcasts (2025)

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240. Facilitating Divorce Counseling Sessions with Ease 10:04

2d ago10:04

10:04

Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified. This month, I’ve been taking you through my lesson plans step by step to help you feel more organized and confident in your school counseling program. Over the past few weeks, we’ve talked about using a curriculum map to plan lessons across all three tiers. If you haven’t already, be …

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College Tours Without Leaving Home! Behind the Scenes of ‘The College Tour’ With Host Alex Boylan 27:00

4d ago27:00

27:00

Choosing the right college is one of the biggest decisions a student will make. But what if there was a way to explore campuses across the country without ever leaving home? In this episode, I sat down with Alex Boylan, the creator and host of The College Tour, to talk about how the show is changing the way students and families approach the colleg…

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239. Why March is the perfect time to teach an academic skills group 8:48

10d ago8:48

8:48

Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! I love following themes on the podcast, and for the month of March, I’m taking you through my lesson plans STEP by STEP! Last week, we covered Tier 1 strategies, and today, we’re diving into Tier 2 small groups! Why Use a Curriculum Map? I LOVE using a curriculum map to stay organized…

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Gamifying the College Search Process with Sam Bernstein 32:04

11d ago32:04

32:04

Think college searches have to be boring and overwhelming? Think again! In this episode, I sit down with Sam Bernstein, co-founder of the Loper app, to talk about how gamification is shaking up the college search process. We all know that researching colleges can feel like an endless, stressful task for students and for you as counselors trying to …

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238. Class Lesson Ideas for March 9:18

17d ago9:18

9:18

Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! I love following themes on the podcast, and for the month of March, I’m taking you through my lesson plans STEP by STEP! Having a structured plan leads to less stress, less last-minute scrambling, and more time focusing on students. While every counselor’s approach will be unique, I’v…

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Time Management Strategies to Lighten Your Mental Load as a School Counselor with Kaci Ranger 44:52

18d ago44:52

44:52

Are you constantly juggling emails, student crises, and endless paperwork, feeling like there’s NEVER enough time in the day? I think most of you feel this way! That’s why I invited Kaci Ranger on the podcast to talk about practical time management strategies designed specifically for school counselors. We cover simple, effective ways to create str…

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237. Creative Ways to Use Digital Counseling Resources 13:44

24d ago13:44

13:44

Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! Last week, we talked about paperless counseling resources that you can use in your individual lessons—but they weren’t digital! If you haven’t had a chance to listen to that episode, I know you’re going to love it, so go back and check it out! Today, we’re diving into creative ways to…

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When Parents Don’t Understand Your Role as a Counselor (and How to Change That!) 16:04

25d ago16:04

16:04

Have you ever felt like parents don’t understand what you actually do as a school counselor? I know I’ve experienced this more times than I can count! In this episode, I dive into the challenges of working with parents who may not fully grasp your role and how that misunderstanding can sometimes lead to frustration or even hostility. While it’s eas…

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236. Paperless Individual Counseling 17:18

1M ago17:18

17:18

Welcome back to School Counseling Simplified! Today, we’re diving into paperless individual counseling strategies—low-prep, hands-on activities that are perfect for busy counselors who need quick, engaging solutions. Next week, I’ll be discussing digital resources, but today, I’m focusing on interactive, in-person techniques that increase student e…

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How to Set up a Peer Leader Program in Your School 17:37

1M ago17:37

17:37

What if you could create a program that not only helps your students grow as leaders but also strengthens your entire school community? That’s exactly what we’re diving into today! I’m breaking down how to set up a successful peer leader program that empowers students, builds relationships, and lightens your counseling load. I’ll walk you through t…

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235. Counseling Lesson Ideas for Valentine's Day 8:01

1M ago8:01

8:01

Welcome back to School Counseling Simplified! Today, I’m sharing some Valentine’s Day-themed activities you can use with your students. I love using seasonal themes in counseling, and February is the perfect time to focus on topics like: Healthy vs. unhealthy friendships and relationships Friendship skills Conflict resolution These activities are e…

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Noticing: A Spoken Word by Leah Grant 10:57

1M ago10:57

10:57

Have you ever stopped to truly notice the world around you—the small moments and subtle ways people carry the weight of their day? In this unique episode, I’m sharing a spoken word piece by Leah Grant, a high school counselor and podcast listener, who beautifully captures the essence of what it means to be a counselor. Through her quiet observation…

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234. How to Source Lesson Topics and Choose Engaging and Effective Activities 8:09

1M ago8:09

8:09

Welcome back to School Counseling Simplified! Today, I’m sharing another training clip from my IMPACT membership PD—a monthly professional development training I offer exclusively to our community of nearly 1,000 school counselors. As an IMPACT member, you get unlimited access to my TPT resources, engaging PD, and a supportive network of counselors…

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We're Back With a Mid-Year Pep Talk and Check In 19:41

2M ago19:41

19:41

After 150 episodes without a break, I finally hit pause - and it was the best decision! But now we’re back with a mid-year check in and pep talk. Plus, I’m sharing what I learned during my three-month hiatus and how it’s brought fresh inspiration for the podcast. I’ve got lots of incredible guests lined up and plenty of actionable tips and resource…

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233. What EXACTLY You Should Be Doing at Each Tier 24:41

2M ago24:41

24:41

Welcome to another episode of School Counseling Simplified (SCS)! Today we’re continuing our Tiers Without Tears series with practical strategies for organizing, scheduling, and delivering Tier 1, 2, and 3 interventions. This episode is a special clip from a recent training I did for my membership community, IMPACT, where we dive deep into monthly …

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232. Tiers without Tears: Small Groups and Individual Sessions 12:24

2M ago12:24

12:24

Welcome back to the Tiers Without Tears series! Last week, we dove into Tier 1 class lessons. This week, we’re tackling Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports—referral-based interventions designed to meet more targeted student needs. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by these tiers, this episode will break them down into manageable, actionable steps! Key Poin…

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231. Tiers without Tears: Class Lessons 10:29

2M ago10:29

10:29

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the three-tier system? You’re not alone! I was recently inspired by a question I got from a fellow school counselor on instagram, @counselingwithconfidence. She asked, “Do you typically do a classroom lesson monthly? With all grade levels? Or is there a specific grade level for certain months?” This episode kicks off …

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230. Start the New Year Off Organized! 12:46

2M ago12:46

12:46

In today’s episode, we’re diving into organization and productivity tips for school counselors—straight from Module 2 of the Stress-Free Counseling course! These strategies are designed to help you establish new systems, maximize your productivity, and increase your impact with students. Whether it’s tracking your caseload, color-coding your calend…

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229. Best of SCS: Supporting Title 1 Students and Families with Megan Polk 33:43

3M ago33:43

33:43

Supporting students in Title 1 schools presents unique challenges, but with the right strategies, school counselors can make a significant impact. In today’s throwback episode, we’re joined by Megan Polk, a literacy specialist with over 15 years of experience working in Title 1 schools. Megan shares her valuable insights on what Title 1 is, the dif…

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228. Best of SCS: How to Teach Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships 13:56

3M ago13:56

13:56

This December, we’re celebrating the season with some of the best episodes of School Counseling Simplified! Today, we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes all about different ways we can teach unhealthy vs. healthy relationships. The new year is coming sooner than we think and then soon after it will be February! February is full of excit…

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227. Best of SCS: How to Be a Trauma Informed Counselor with Joyce Harduvel 41:28

3M ago41:28

41:28

This December, we’re celebrating the season with some of the best episodes of School Counseling Simplified! Today, we’re revisiting an insightful conversation with Joyce Harduvel, a licensed clinical social worker and certified school social work specialist. Joyce brings her wealth of experience from working with students of all ages in Chicago Pub…

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226. Best of SCS: Mindset Shifts for School Counselors with Chrissy Nichols 37:41

3M ago37:41

37:41

This December, we’re bringing you the best of School Counseling Simplified as a holiday treat! In today’s throwback episode, we revisit a fan-favorite conversation from 2023 with Chrissy Nichols, a life coach for educators. If you’re feeling burned out or overwhelmed, this episode is for you. Chrissy shares simple yet powerful mindset shifts design…

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225. Best of SCS: How to Teach Conflict Resolution in Each Tier 13:19

4M ago13:19

13:19

This December, we’re revisiting some of the most impactful episodes of School Counseling Simplified as a special holiday treat! In today’s throwback to episode 132, I dive into practical strategies for helping students resolve conflicts and develop healthy mediation skills. From whole-class lessons to individual interventions, this episode provides…

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224. TBT: How to Use a Countdown Calendar to Build Rapport with Drop-in Students 13:35

4M ago13:35

13:35

Can you believe it is almost December? The countdown to winter break is on. I absolutely love this time of year. Everything is so fun and festive, especially at the elementary level. I’m always trying to think of ways that I can put a seasonal twist on counseling activities to keep your students (and you) engaged. At the same time, I always had the…

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223. Support Parents with Practical At-Home SEL Strategies 9:16

4M ago9:16

9:16

In this episode, I explore ways school counselors can help parents implement practical Social Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies at home. By building rapport with families and providing simple, screen-free activities, parents can support their children's emotional growth outside of school. I discuss using SEL choice boards, which offer a variety o…

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222. Use Data to Work with Your Admin 7:56

4M ago7:56

7:56

In this episode of School Counseling Simplified, I am sharing practical strategies for supporting and building rapport with school administrators. As a key stakeholder group, administrators play a crucial role in the success of a school counseling program. I am outlinging four (plus one bonus) strategies that counselors can use to effectively colla…

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221. How to Support and Build Rapport with Teachers 8:18

5M ago8:18

8:18

This episode of School Counseling Simplified is all about building strong relationships with teachers. I am sharing four practical strategies that school counselors can use to collaborate more effectively with the teachers in their building. From conducting needs assessments to offering supplemental lessons and organizing fun staff activities, I'm …

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220. Empowering Students to Be Upstanders 9:52

5M ago9:52

9:52

October is Bullying prevention month. I couldn't let the month get past without touching on the importance of teaching students to be "upstanders" as a key bullying prevention strategy. I am introducing the concept of an upstander as someone who witnesses bullying and intervenes to stop it, in contrast to a bystander who does nothing.We will discus…

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See You in 2025, High School Counselors! 3:39

5M ago3:39

3:39

Can you believe that in 150 episodes of this podcast, I've never taken a week off from releasing episodes? Well, the time has come! High School Counseling Conversations will be on an official break from November 2024-January 2025. I'll return with new episodes in February 2025. While we're on break, I invite you to enjoy previous episodes (check ou…

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Shining a Light on Child Sex Trafficking with Krystal Nierman of Switch 56:25

5M ago56:25

56:25

We talk about a lot of sensitive topics as school counselors, and today is no exception. We’re taking a deep dive into child sex trafficking. Heavy, I know. But with sex trafficking happening all around us, this just might be the conversation you never knew you needed to hear. I’m joined by Krystal Nierman of Switch, an organization fighting to end…

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219. TBT: Create Counseling Games with Halloween Candy Buckets 12:40

5M ago12:40

12:40

Halloween is just around the corner, and I know you are looking for fun and engaging ways to incorporate the season into your lessons and activities. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 creative ways you can use Halloween candy buckets to liven up your counseling sessions. From identifying and changing negative thoughts to practicing self-regulation, th…

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Pregnant and Parenting Teens: How to Support This Unique Population as a High School Counselor 18:26

5M ago18:26

18:26

What do you do if a student tells you they’re pregnant? There’s a good chance you were asked this question during a job interview because it’s a situation that you will probably run into sooner rather than later. In fact, if you’ve been a high school counselor for any length of time, it’s highly likely that you’ve already supported pregnant student…

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218. Small Group Planning Start to Finish (Part II) 13:10

5M ago13:10

13:10

It's Part 2 of the Small Group Planning podcast episodes. Today I am diving into the planning and implementation of small group counseling. If you didn't catch Part I, I covered the logistics of getting small groups started, but now we will focus on the curriculum development, group structure, and data collection involved in running effective small…

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Developing Cultural Competency to Better Support Your Students with Jocelynn Hubbard 39:09

5M ago39:09

39:09

You may not realize this, but you have a unique superpower in your role as a high school counselor! You have the ability to nurture your students and walk them through four of the most important years of their life. One practice that will help you strengthen this superpower is cultural competency. Today’s guest, Jocelynn Hubbard, is here to help us…

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Small Group Planning Start to Finish (Part I) 13:01

5M ago13:01

13:01

In this episode of School Counseling Simplified,I am diving deep into the topic of small group counseling. As a small group enthusiast, I'm sharing my expertise on the benefits of small group work and provides a step-by-step guide for school counselors on how to effectively plan and implement small groups from start to finish. This episode is packe…

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Exploring Gap Year Opportunities for Your Students (or You!) with Julia Rogers 31:14

5M ago31:14

31:14

Have your students ever expressed interest in taking a gap year? A gap year is more than just time off! It’s a deliberate period to explore personal, practical, and professional interests before transitioning to post-secondary education. Under the right circumstances, and with intentional planning, a gap year could be the perfect option for some st…

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216. Implement Schoolwide Classroom Calm Down Corners 13:17

6M ago13:17

13:17

In today's episode, I am talking on the importance of creating a classroom calming corner - a designated safe space for students to manage their emotions. I'll be discussing the benefits of calming corners for teachers, counselors, and students, as well as practical steps for setting them up effectively. I'll also touch on how to handle potential p…

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The School Counselor’s Role in School Safety and Crisis Management with Brandy Samuell 44:14

6M ago44:14

44:14

When you work in a school, there are a million and one things to think about every single day. School safety is at the top of that list, and might even be one of the more intimidating parts of your job. If there was a crisis, would you know what to do? Do you have a strong grasp on what your role as a school counselor is when it comes to crisis man…

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215. Scheduling Class Lessons for the Entire School Year 15:01

6M ago15:01

15:01

In this episode, I am discussing strategies for scheduling class lessons for the entire school year. I'm breaking down the benefits of batch work and encouraging you all to plan lessons in advance to save time and reduce stress. We are going to dive into some digital tools like Google Sheets and Airtable that can be used to create checklists and tr…

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I Gave up Social Media for a Month, and Here’s What Happened 28:19

6M ago28:19

28:19

Have you checked your phone’s screen time lately? If you’re anything like me, you might be embarrassed about how much time you actually spend on your phone, specifically the time spent scrolling on social media. I use social media for both work and personal purposes, and I was beginning to feel like I was spending way more time on these apps than I…

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214. Get Teacher Buy-in for Scheduling Class Lessons 19:00

6M ago19:00

19:00

Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified. Today, we're diving into a topic that's crucial for the success of our counseling programs - getting teacher buy-in and support when scheduling those all-important classroom lessons. As we all know, building strong relationships with our teaching staff is key to delivering impactful s…

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How to Host a College Application Day 28:51

6M ago28:51

28:51

As school counselors, we know that not all of our students are going to go to college after graduating. However, for the students who do have college in their future plans, we want to make the application process as accessible as possible. Cue: College Application Day! Hosting a College Application Day is one of the best ways that we can support st…

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213. Game Changing Tools for Scheduling Class Lessons 23:25

6M ago23:25

23:25

In this episode, host I am sharing game-changing tools for scheduling class lessons as a school counselor. I'm covering three main tech tools - Google Sheets, Calendly, and Google Calendar - that can streamline the scheduling process. The key highlights include: Using Google Sheets to have teachers sign up for available class lesson times, allowing…

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Coffee with the Counselor: What It Is and How to Run It 25:09

6M ago25:09

25:09

Have you ever held a “Coffee with the Counselor” event at your school? This can be a great opportunity for parents to connect with counselors and other parents all while learning about a particular topic. I’ve held several “Coffee with the Counselor” events in the past, and some have been a huge hit while others didn’t quite have the turnout we’d h…

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212. Figure out the Process of Scheduling Class Lessons 9:49

7M ago9:49

9:49

In this episode, I am sharing my 3-step process for effectively scheduling class lessons at your school. Learn how to determine the location, setup, and frequency of your classroom lessons to feel prepared and deliver engaging counseling sessions. I know how overwhelming this can be whether you are brand new or a seasoned veteran, but I have nailed…

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Why You Need to Plan Your Year with a 10,000 Foot View 16:59

7M ago16:59

16:59

Begin with the end in mind. You've probably heard this advice before, but I want it to be your mantra this school year! One of the best things you can do at the beginning of a new school year is to plan your year. I've talked on the podcast before about using organizational tools, such as a calendar, to give you a visual of your year and showcase a…

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211. What to do your first 90 days of school 14:42

7M ago14:42

14:42

Back to school season is in full swing and I'm popping in today's episode to break down your first 90 days of school. We are going to break down my free 30-60-90 Day plan, so that we can break down that seemingly overwhelming to do list that you have. Tune in and follow along with your freebie in hand! I'm breaking down each month piece by piece so…

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How a High School Counseling Curriculum Map Will Set You Up to Win This Year 16:59

7M ago16:59

16:59

Whether you’re still on summer break or have already kicked off a new school year, there’s one thing I think you need during this season: a curriculum map! While it’s very common for teachers to use this planning tool, I believe there are so many benefits for high school counselors to use it as well. In today’s episode, I’m sharing why you should c…

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210. 4 Small Groups to Start at the Beginning of the School Year 11:08

7M ago11:08

11:08

In this episode,I am sharing four back-to-school small group ideas to help students transition into the new school year, including groups for new students, friendship skills, self-control, and goal setting. I'll also give you the inside scoop on my IMPACT school counselor membership. Some highlights from this episode: "New Students Friendship Group…

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Highs and Lows of Working with Seniors with Brittany Slagle 37:17

7M ago37:17

37:17

You’ve waited four episodes to listen to the last episode in our grade-level counselor series. A student’s senior year is full of ups and downs, celebratory moments, and disappointments, and a senior counselor gets to experience it all with them. My guest on today’s episode, Brittany Slagle, experienced all of this and is sharing both what she love…

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