School for School Counselors Podcast
The School for School Counselors Podcast is a weekly show offering real talk and evidence-based insights for school counselors. It addresses the everyday highs and lows of the role, from building strong counseling programs to using data effectively. The host provides practical advice, smart strategies, and support for listeners feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. It aims to help school counselors stop chasing impossible standards and connect with others who understand their challenges.
Episodes
What to Do When Everyone "Needs" Counseling
When a student is struggling, school counselors often hear, “Can you talk to them?”But in determining if a student needs counseling, we tend to skip some very important steps.In this episode, I'm talking about a common jump everyone on campus tends to make (and nobody ever questions)- and why it's such a big deal.You’ll hear why context matters more than the referral itself, how easily
How School Counselors Become Influential
It doesn’t work.And if you’ve tried it, you know it's true.The school counseling advocacy model most of us were taught was supposed to be simple: explain your role, show your data, cite the standards, make the case.THEN we were supposed to be able to MAKE THINGS HAPPEN.The problem is- information isn’t influence.So in this episode, we’ll talk about how school counselors can become influential
The School Counselor Advocacy Trap
School counselor advocacy is supposed to create change. But what if some of what we’ve been taught to call advocacy is actually doing something else?You can explain your role, bring the data, cite the standards, and make a compelling case...And still walk out with the same testing assignment, MTSS responsibility, impossible caseload, or non-counseling duties you walked in with.This episode takes a
School Counselors: You’re Advocating... So Why Isn’t Anything Changing?
You’ve explained your role. You’ve shown the data. You’ve pulled out the appropriate and inappropriate duties list. You’ve advocated. But... nothing changes.So- what are you supposed to do now? Just advocate harder? (Spoiler: Nope.) In this episode, I’m questioning one of the biggest assumptions driving school counselor advocacy.Because there’s a big difference between someone not understanding wh
Four Decisions to Make Before the School Year Starts
Everything difficult or weird on a school campus somehow gets shuffled to the school counselor.And nobody is likely to stop you from taking it all on. In fact, sometimes the whole campus seems perfectly happy to let you do ALL the things.So before the school year really gets rolling, there are four decisions worth making.These aren’t decisions you can make with a list of “appropriate” and “inappro
Why You Need Sanity-Based School Counseling
School counseling on paper and school counseling in real life are not the same job.You were trained to support students, build relationships, and run a comprehensive program. Then you walked onto a campus with an impossible caseload, unclear expectations, constant interruptions, and demands coming from every direction. So you did what good school counselors do: you worked harder.But what if effort
When Good School Counselors Go Quiet
The educational system doesn't need to plot to keep you quiet.It just needs to keep you tired.And after that, the silence takes care of itself.A few nights ago, I watched over a hundred school counselors simultaneously go quiet.It was weird.They'd been engaged in my presentation. They were animated and alive. The conversation was popping. But then... I changed the subject from talking ab
You’re Planning Your School Counseling Program Backwards
Most school counselors plan their programs in the same order they were taught: start with the data, identify the need, choose the intervention, and try to make the model fit.But that's exactly why so many carefully built plans fall apart by October.In this episode, Steph explains why school counselors may be planning their programs backwards — and the two questions that should come before goa
What Makes You a Remarkable School Counselor?
Most school counselors can describe what they do all day.Crisis response. Small groups. Student check-ins. Parent calls. Schedule changes. Behavior support. Data meetings. The fifty small things that happen before 9:00 a.m.But ask a school counselor what makes them remarkable, and things can get quiet fast.In this episode, Steph talks about why it can be so hard to name the specific instincts, pat
The Student Mental Health Bot Nobody Asked For
Last week, we looked at what happens when schools finally put a price tag on the mental health fallout of social media.This week, we're looking at the strange second half of that story.If technology is part of the problem... why are some schools turning to even more technology as the solution?Across the country, districts are adopting AI-powered mental health tools that monitor students, flag
Social Media Drama Just Got a Price Tag
Social media drama has a price tag now.A Kentucky school district recently settled a lawsuit against social media companies for approximately $27 million, arguing that the platforms helped create a student mental health burden schools have been forced to absorb.But school counselors didn’t need a lawsuit to know this was costing something.The screenshots.The group chats.The parent emails.The cyber
I Broke My #1 School Counseling Rule (Here's What Happened)
I don’t buy printable counseling resources anymore.Haven’t for years.But to test a theory on the air, I broke that rule. I bought a popular, well-reviewed anxiety resource from one of the big teacher marketplaces and ran my paper test on it live.I expected to find junk.I didn’t.It was polished. Thoughtful. Well-organized. It even cited real research.And that’s what made the problem harder to ignor
Is It an Intervention, or Theatre?
If somebody else could do exactly what you're doing after reading the same slide deck-Why did you go to grad school? That's the question that hit me after I reviewed a state-sponsored training that handed school counselors a watered-down counseling model and called it evidence-based. And once I saw it, I couldn't unsee it. But this episode isn't really about one training. It&ap
When They Want Your Spreadsheets, Not Your Insight
On the last day of school, the district sent an email about spreadsheets.But not one person asked what you needed to do your job better next year.Not what you were seeing.Not what students needed.Not what kept support from reaching kids faster.Just the spreadsheet.There’s a name for that kind of silence.This episode is about why nobody asks school counselors what they’re observing… and what it cos
The Kids Just Like You Too Much
A school administrator once told me the reason I couldn't finish a single classroom lesson was because the kids just liked me too much.She meant it as a compliment. It took me years to understand what it actually revealed.This episode is about the gap between the job we were trained to do and the job we're actually allowed to do. How that gap gets handed to counselors as personal failur
3 Decisions You’ll Regret Not Making Before August
Most school counselors think the new school year starts in August.I don’t think it does.I think a huge part of your August gets decided right now… in May… while you’re mentally saturated, emotionally exhausted, and trying to crawl to the finish line.Because the things you leave unresolved this time of year have a way of following you right back into the building.The role conversation you keep avoi
“It's Been Happening All Year.” So Why Is It a Referral Now?
You’re about to get a referral that says:“It’s been happening all year.”And somehow… now it’s urgent.This episode is about why that happens, and why treating May referrals like October problems will burn you out fast.Because most of what’s hitting your desk right now isn’t new.It’s late.We’re talking about: The predictable end-of-year referral surge (and what’s actually driving it) How adult burn
No One Knows What You Do- And That's Dangerous
You’re doing meaningful work.You’re supporting students.You’re handling things no one else on campus is equipped to handle.But somehow, when big decisions get made, it’s like none of that exists.This episode looks at why that happens... and why it keeps happening.The school counseling profession has made its impact almost impossible to see.So in this episode, we’re talking about the visibility pro
This Isn't Burnout. It's Gaslighting.
You know the feeling.The one that says:If you were better at this, it wouldn't be this hard. If you had advocated more effectively, the caseload would be manageable. If you were really cut out for this work, you wouldn't be sitting in your car wondering if you can walk through the doors.That feeling has a name. And it isn't burnout.In this episode, Steph Johnson makes the case- thro
A Year Full of “Yeses”… and a Lot of Regret
You’re not overwhelmed because there’s too much work;You’re overwhelmed because too much of it is not your job.You're not saying yes because you "lack boundaries".You're saying yes because, in that moment, saying yes made sense.And that’s the problem.********Join our new Skool for School Counselors community ********Want support with real-world strategies that actually work on
Restorative Justice Works (Just Not Like That)
You sat in the circle.You heard the apology.And you knew… nothing actually changed.Restorative justice can work in schools- the research supports that.But the versions most campuses are implementing...Are something else entirely.Research describes restorative practices as structured, resourced, and time-intensive.What most schools are doing is faster, lighter, and handed off.That's how school
Your Campus Runs on a Pyramid of Lies
There’s a reason the same explanation keeps showing up in every staff meeting, every training, every conversation about struggling students.It feels good.Problem is- It wasn’t built on evidence.Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs became one of the most widely accepted frameworks in education without ever being meaningfully tested the way we use it. In this episode, we go back to where the pyramid actually
Stop Finding Your Why
At some point, someone has probably told you to “find your why.”I gave that advice last week.I wish I hadn't.In this episode, I’m getting more personal than I ever have on this podcast.I’m sharing what one of the hardest years of my career has done to me physically…what happened when I defaulted to the weakest advice I could have given…and what the research actually says school counselors sho
Your School's Pressure Valve Has a Name. It's You.
You said yes… then suddenly it was your job.At some point in your career, something changed.You stopped being the person students came to see and started being the person students got sent to.Behavior referrals. Classroom removals. Crisis containment. The emotional labor nobody else knew how to handle.And it happened one "yes" at a time.In this episode, I'm taking a hard look at how
How Many Rigorous Studies Support Trauma-Informed Schools? Zero.
"The research supports trauma-informed schools..." You've probably heard it in a staff meeting, read it in a district memo, or repeated it yourself. But when you go looking for the studies, something becomes clear: most people are citing a sentence, not a source.This episode is for the school counselor who's been asked to implement trauma-informed practices without anyone handi
You’re Not the Behavior Department
Is managing student behavior actually school counseling?If you’re spending most of your week handling behavior referrals, putting out fires, and decoding defiance before you’ve even opened your calendar… this episode draws a line most schools never clearly defined.Because somewhere along the way, behavior didn’t just increase.It migrated.And it landed in the school counselor’s office.In this episo
School Counselor, That's Not Anxiety. Here's How to Prove It.
In this episode, I’m challenging a common habit in school counseling: labeling student distress as “anxiety” before it actually meets clinical criteria.You’ll hear the research behind "prevalence inflation," how DSM standards separate normal worry from clinical anxiety, and the four-question test that will change how you approach 504 plans, school refusal, and all your anxiety-related co
School Counselors, Stop Accommodating Anxiety. (Yes, Really.)
What if the anxiety accommodations you've been writing into your 504s and IEPs are actually making your students more anxious?In this episode, I'm sharing a section from a recent masterclass inside the School for School Counselors Mastermind- one that had members circling accommodations on their plans before it was even over!You'll hear the research behind why avoidance-based accomm
School Counseling Has Two Futures- and We’re Running Out of Time
You hold a master’s degree. You studied crisis intervention, psychopathology, and therapeutic technique.So why is your profession still fighting to be seen as essential?It doesn’t have to stay this way- but the window is closing.In this episode, I lay out two possible futures for school counseling: one that ends in irrelevance, and one where we finally become the campus influence we were meant to
The Catalyst Problem in School Counseling
Most school counselors aren’t ineffective.They’re mis-measured.In this episode, Steph challenges one of the profession’s most sacred assumptions and names something about her own work that most counselors wouldn’t dare say out loud.This conversation explores what it means to do catalytic work in a system obsessed with finished products, and why that mismatch is costing counselors their confidence.
The Unspoken Cost of Compassion in School Counseling
Caring is what makes you good at this job. It’s also what puts you in the most danger.If you’re a school counselor who still cares deeply about students, but you’ve noticed yourself feeling flatter, heavier, or more guarded than you used to- this episode is for you.You’re still showing up. Still doing the work. But the caring itself has started to weigh on you, and you don’t know why.In this episo
Why School Counselors Are SO TIRED (It’s Not Burnout)
If you’re exhausted in a way that rest doesn’t fix, this episode is for you.School counselors are often told they’re burned out, so they’re handed self-care tips, boundary advice, and mindset shifts that never quite work. There’s a reason for that.In this episode, I unpack the research that shows what school counselors are actually dealing with- and why calling it burnout misses the point. When yo
The Question School Counselors NEVER Get Asked
School counselors are told to:Be flexibleMake it workAdvocate harderAnd somehow still be accountable for everything.But what if the real problem isn’t your mindset- or your effort?In this episode, Steph Johnson revisits an early message from the podcast and names what was missing. She explains why reassurance has a shelf life, how guilt gets mistaken for professionalism, and why endurance keeps ge
The Hidden Reason Students Compete Over Everything
Why does everything at school seem to turn into a competition... and why does it so often become a school counseling issue?In this episode of the School for School Counselors Podcast, we explore what’s really happening when students compete over small moments and why school counselors are frequently asked to intervene even when there’s no clear behavior problem. We look at the neurological and soc
"Burns" vs. Bullying: What School Counselors Need to Know
Everyone was laughing... until suddenly someone wasn’t.Learn how "burns" work, why it’s usually mutual until it isn’t, and how to know when it’s time to shift from counseling to consequences.Burn culture shows up in those fast, sarcastic exchanges where students trade “jokes” for laughs, status, and social footing... until someone becomes the cost of the humor. In this episode, we unpack
Why Some Students Only Show Up When School Counselors Are Trying to Leave
Why do some students wait until school counselors are walking out the door before they finally open up?It’s not randomness, and it’s definitely not manipulation. It’s nervous system timing, and understanding it will change the way you interpret those 3:24 p.m. confessions forever.In this episode, Steph Johnson breaks down the neurobiology behind “drive-by disclosures” and explains why so many stud
What School Counselors Miss About the Hoodie Kids
The hoodie isn’t the problem.It’s the messages we’re missing.In this episode, Steph Johnson takes you inside one of the most misunderstood behaviors on a school campus: the kids who cover up, layer up, or hide inside hoodies no matter the temperature. Using research from adolescent psychology, sensory science, trauma, school anxiety, and identity development, Steph explains what hoodie behavior re
Are TikTok Dances Actually School Counseling Signals?
Those hallway TikTok routines are saying something, school counselor- and it’s not what you think.In this episode, we decode what those repeated dance loops reveal about belonging, status, and the adolescent brain. You’ll learn how synchronized movement functions as a social signal and why these micro-performances can be early indicators of connection, pressure, or exclusion on your campus.If you’
The Hallway’s Got Rizz... Can School Counselors Hear What It’s Saying?
“Rizz.” “Bet.” “Six-Seven.”Sounds like noise... but it’s not.In this episode of the School for School Counselors Podcast, Steph Johnson breaks down what teen slang really means, and how it maps your campus culture in ways most adults never notice. You’ll hear the neuroscience behind why slang sticks, the social psychology that makes it powerful, and how school counselors can use it to spot who’s c
The Hidden Skill That Makes School Counselors Untouchable
Some counselors never have to fight for their role- or explain their worth. That’s not luck. It’s skill.In this episode, you’ll learn how the most respected school counselors earn trust, keep influence, and make their programs untouchable, no “advocacy” required.**********************************Want support with real-world strategies that actually work on your campus? We’re doing that every day i
No More Pizza Parties! The Real Way School Counselors Can Fix Attendance
Students refusing school isn’t new... but what’s happening now is different.Across the country, nearly one in three students is missing ten percent or more of the school year.And while everyone’s blaming “attendance apathy” or “bad parenting,” the truth is a lot more complicated.In this episode, I talk about what school refusal really is- and what it’s not. You’ll learn the four hidden drivers beh
The School Counseling Rollercoaster: 3 Secrets Every Counselor Should Know
October hits different, doesn’t it? One week you’re flying high after a student breakthrough, and the next- you’re wondering if you can even make it to Friday.In this episode, I’m talking about the rollercoaster of school counseling: why it feels impossible to stay grounded this time of year, what’s really fueling the highs and lows, and three sanity-saving ways to keep your footing when everythin
Defiance vs. Dysregulation: The Split-Second Call That Changes Everything
The radio call comes in. A student’s refusing to move, and suddenly, everyone’s looking at you to fix it.Here’s what nobody ever told us in grad school: defiance and dysregulation can look the same from the outside, but they require completely different responses.This episode gives you a clear, evidence-based way to figure out the difference, match the right tool to the right circumstance, and kee
GRADED: Behavior Intervention
⭐️ Want support with real-world strategies that actually work on your campus? We’re doing that every day in the School for School Counselors Mastermind. Come join us! ⭐️**********************************You’re not a behavior specialist. You’re not a Tier 2 team of one. And you’re definitely not the defiance whisperer.But… if you’re stuck dealing with behavior anyway, you might as well make it wort
GRADED: PBIS- Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
⭐️ Want support with real-world strategies that actually work on your campus? We’re doing that every day in the School for School Counselors Mastermind. Come join us! ⭐️**********************************PBIS is implemented in over 25,000 schools. Your district swears by it. But does it actually help kids- or just make the data look better? In this candid episode of my Graded series, I'm givin
GRADED: Calm Corners
Are calm corners helping students regulate... or just giving them a softer way to opt out? In this episode of Graded, I take a hard look at one of the most popular SEL approaches in schools today: calm corners. You’ll hear what the research says, what most campuses are getting wrong, and what grade calm corners really deserve.Plus, I respond to a one-star podcast review that called me condescendin
GRADED: School Counseling Advocacy
Ever walked out of an “advocacy meeting” with your admin and thought, Is anything ever going to change?You brought the data. You showed the charts. You quoted the position statements. And still, you walked away with the same ridiculous caseload, or worse- another responsibility placed on your shoulders.All that effort doesn’t move the needle. It just keeps you running in circles.In this episode of
GRADED Recap: The Best & Worst of School Counseling
What if the tools you’ve been told to use as a school counselor are actually working against you?In this highlights reel, I’m recapping eight of the field’s most popular practices and giving you the real verdict on each.You’ll hear the truths nobody disputes, the traps that keep counselors spinning their wheels, and the takeaways you can actually use on a real campus. I’ll even hand you the one-li
GRADED: Confidentiality
"What you say in here, stays in here…” We’ve all said it, but it’s a promise that never came from schools, and it’s costing us trust with students, parents, and administrators. In this Graded episode, I examine how near-absolute confidentiality has been implemented in school counseling, the fallout it’s created, and why the grade I’m giving it might surprise you.We’ll trace how confidentialit
GRADED: Minute Meetings
Minute meetings look great on a spreadsheet. But do they actually help kids? In this episode of Graded, I dig into where this practice really came from, the myths we’ve built around it, and the risks nobody’s talking about, and I’ll share what to do instead.Minute meetings have taken on near-folklore status in school counseling. They’re all over Pinterest, pushed in Facebook groups, and praised as
GRADED: Check In, Check Out
What if the behavior approach everyone swears by is actually making some kids worse?Check-In/Check-Out (CICO) is one of the most common Tier 2 interventions in school counseling, but most trainings leave out the detail that decides whether it works or fails. In this episode, I share the research, the hidden limitation no one’s talking about, and the story of a student who proved that “research-bas
GRADED: Small Group Counseling
Small group counseling gets pushed as the fix for everything. But what if we’re getting it wrong?In this episode:Why “ASCA-aligned” doesn’t mean effectiveThe real reason group work is overusedHow to spot a pretty curriculum with zero impactPlus, a student story that stopped me in my tracks.If you’ve ever run a group just to prove you’re doing Tier 2… this one’s for you.****************************
GRADED: Use-of-Time Data
You know that feeling when it’s Friday, and you can’t even explain what you did all week?Use-of-time tracking is supposed to help- but too often, it feels like just another way to keep school counselors in check.This week on Graded, we’re pulling apart one of the most pushed- but least supported- tools in school counseling.We’ll talk about:Why it’s recommended in the ASCA model—and required in som
GRADED: Needs Assessments
Needs assessments are everywhere in school counseling, and they're especially enticing when you’re just starting out. They feel like the smart, strategic thing to do. But what if they’re just giving you more to carry?In this episode, we’re taking a hard look at needs assessments: who’s pushing them, why they’ve become the go-to starting point, and what they can cost you. We’ll cover the real
GRADED: Short-Term Counseling
We’ve all been told school counseling should be short-term and goal-focused, and most of us have tried to follow that rule: running six-week groups, setting goals, and wrapping things up quickly.But when those same students show up in your office again weeks later- or their behavior backslides the moment your group ends- you’re left wondering:Was it the student… or was it me?In this episode, we’re
GRADED: The ASCA National Model
In this first episode of the Graded series, we put the ASCA National Model to the test.What was promised? What’s actually happening? And what grade does it really deserve?If you’ve ever felt like the model was built for someone else’s school, you are NOT alone!For over two decades, the ASCA Model has served as the gold standard in school counseling. But for most counselors, the support to make it
Inside the Mind of an Undeniable School Counselor
You’ve got the heart. You’ve got the training.So why does it still feel like no one’s listening?This episode is about the invisible skill no one taught you, but everyone responds to.The one that separates the school counselors who get looped in… from the ones who get left out.It’s not confidence.It’s not charisma.And it’s definitely not another credential.We’re talking about the kind of presence t
Should School Counselors Get Their LPC?
More and more school counselors are saying, “I’m getting my LPC and getting out.”But is licensure really the answer- or just a new kind of stress?In this episode, we take a candid look at what licensure changes, what it doesn’t, and why your next move deserves more than burnout logic.Plus, I’ll walk you through the hidden costs, the unexpected trade-offs, and what clinical work actually involves (
Why School Counselors Feel Like They’re Failing (Even When They’re Not)
Still feeling unsure- even with experience under your belt? This episode explains why doubt might be the best sign you’re doing the job well, not a reason to second-guess yourself.In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what that uncertainty in school counseling really means. We’ll talk about the invisible labor of school counseling, what the research says about feedback-poor environmen
It’s Summer! So Why Can’t School Counselors Actually Relax?
You turned in your keys, packed up your office, and told yourself this summer would be a reset. But instead of relaxing, you feel… off. Either you can’t sit still, or you’ve completely shut down. Sound familiar?In this episode, we’re talking about what’s really going on when school counselors can’t seem to rest after the school year ends. We’ll explore the biological stress cycle, the emotional af
How School Counseling’s Best Intentions Turned Against Us
You followed the model. You tracked the data. You did everything “right.”So why does it still feel wrong?In this episode, we talk about how school counseling’s best intentions became a trap, and what to do when the map you were given stops working.If you’re tired of measuring your worth by minutes and metrics, this one’s for you.Mentioned in this episode:Episode 4, "Your Data Does Not Define
Why Some School Counselors Get Ignored and Others Don’t
Why do some school counselors get a seat at the table while others get sidelined, no matter how qualified they are? In this episode, we’re breaking down what actually builds trust with school leaders and how to develop the on-the-fly fluency and presence that turn you into the go-to, not the afterthought.-----Being good at your job isn’t always enough. You can have the training, the data, and a de
5 School Counseling Mistakes That’ll Bite You in August
What you forget in May will come back to bite you in August. In this episode, we cover 5 school counseling mistakes that cause chaos when the year starts- and how to avoid them while you still can.You’re running on fumes. May is chaos. And the last thing you want is another “end-of-year checklist.”But here’s the truth: what you forget now will turn into a full-on mess in August.We’re walking throu
Should I Quit My School Counseling Job?
You’ve been holding it in all year.The long hours, the invisible work, the constant pressure to stay calm while everything around you feels like it’s unraveling... And now that the school year’s winding down, one question keeps echoing louder than the rest:“Can I really do this again next year?”In this deeply personal episode, I’m not here to hand you a checklist or tell you what to do. I’m here a
When You Love School Counseling But Hate How It Feels
You love school counseling.You believe in the mission.But right now, it just isn't feeling right.If you’ve been wondering whether you’re burned out, questioning if you can make it through another year, or feeling disconnected from the work you once loved... this episode is for you.In this episode, we talk about:Why April and May hit school counselors especially hardThe difference between burn
The Three Types of School Counselors: Which One Are You?
⭐️ Want support with real-world strategies that actually work on your campus? We’re doing that every day in the School for School Counselors Mastermind. Come join us! ⭐️**********************************Ever meet another school counselor and realize halfway through the conversation…you’re not doing the same job at all?It’s not your imagination!Right now, the title "school counselor" cove
When Behavior Intervention Just Feels... Wrong
⭐️ Want support with real-world strategies that actually work on your campus? We’re doing that every day in the School for School Counselors Mastermind. Come join us! ⭐️**********************************Behavior charts. Consequence ladders. ABC data.They’re everywhere- and school counselors are often expected to be in the middle of it.But what happens when the behaviorist framework you're han
Behavior Plans, Explained
⭐️ Want support with real-world strategies that actually work on your campus? We’re doing that every day in the School for School Counselors Mastermind. Come join us! ⭐️**********************************You’ve been looped into a student’s behavior.The teacher wants it fixed.Admin wants a behavior plan.And now everyone’s looking at you.If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I don’t even know wher
What Schools Get Wrong About ADHD
⭐️ Want support with real-world strategies that actually work on your campus? We’re doing that every day in the School for School Counselors Mastermind. Come join us! ⭐️**********************************We’ve got to stop calling it "defiance" when it’s actually dysregulation.In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what ADHD really is- and why the strategies we often use in sch
Beyond the Behavior Bouncer
⭐️ Join the School for School Counselors Mastermind today to become the school counselor you were meant to be. ⭐️**********************************In the previous episode, we talked about what happens when a behavior referral isn’t really about the student- and how counselors can shift out of the “removal service” role and into real consultation.But what if that doesn’t feel realistic?This bonus e
The Behavior Problem School Counselors Aren't Supposed to Talk About
⭐️ Join the School for School Counselors Mastermind today to become the school counselor you were meant to be. ⭐️**********************************You get the call:“Can you come get this student?”But when you walk in, it’s clear- this isn’t really about the kid.It’s about stress. Dysregulation. Maybe even burnout. For the adult.And if school counselors keep stepping in without asking bigger questi
Do Social Stories Really Work?
⭐️ Join the School for School Counselors Mastermind today to become the school counselor you were meant to be. ⭐️**********************************You’ve been asked to read a Social Story to a student—again. And if you're being honest… you’re not sure it’s actually doing anything.In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at the research behind Social Stories:Where they came from and what th
Bullying or Just Drama? The School Counselor’s Guide to Getting It Right
➡️ JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE BEHAVIOR BREAKTHROUGH KIT! Every school counselor has been there—stuck in a conversation where the word "bullying" is thrown around, but something feels off.A parent demands action because their child was left out of a game at recess. A teacher sends a referral for a “bullying” case that turns out to be a one-time disagreement. Meanwhile, students facing real
Relational Aggression and Bullying
"It's just middle school drama." "Ignore them, and it'll stop." "You're gonna have to toughen up."Sound familiar? These are the kinds of dismissive responses students often hear when they report bullying or relational aggression—and they’re not helping. In fact, with 1 in 5 students reporting being bullied and 41% of those fearing it will happen again,
How to Handle Student Behavior Like a Pro
You know that moment—the banshee scream echoes down the hall, and suddenly, all eyes are on you. The walkies go off, teachers are calling your name, and once again, you’re expected to drop everything and handle the latest behavior meltdown.If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.This time of year, behavior issues ramp up, and school counselors often find themselves at the center of the storm. Bu
The Fat-Free Fix That’s Failing School Counselors
As busy school counselors, we often find ourselves reaching for quick-fix solutions to help our students. But are these convenient resources truly serving our students' needs? In this episode, I challenge the effectiveness of "print and pray" materials that have become way too common in our field.Thinking back to the misguided "fat-free" diet craze of the 90s, I explore ho
How to Make Your School Feel Less Toxic (No Admin Approval Needed)
Can small acts of kindness truly transform a school environment? Or is that just wishful thinking?As we dive into Random Acts of Kindness Week, I’m sharing my firsthand experiences as a school counselor navigating workplace challenges—and how I discovered that the simplest gestures can have the biggest impact on school culture.Imagine a school where stress doesn’t rule the day, burnout isn’t lurki
School Counselors Deserve Better! The Advocacy Problem No One Admits
*Join the School for School Counselors Mastermind today to become the school counselor you were meant to be.*Happy National School Counseling Week! Or maybe not?There’s a growing divide in how school counselors feel about this week—some dive in with enthusiasm, while others don't want to be bothered. And honestly, after what I’ve been seeing lately, I get it.In this episode, I talk through th
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*Join the School for School Counselors Mastermind today to become the school counselor you were meant to be.**Leave a voicemail here for a chance to be featured in an upcoming podcast episode!*In this episode of the School for School Counselors podcast, host Steph Johnson discusses managing school counseling caseloads efficiently. Using an iconic conveyer belt tv scene as an analogy, she highlight
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*Join the School for School Counselors Mastermind today to become the school counselor you were meant to be.*In this episode, Steph Johnson, a full-time school counselor, talks through National School Counseling Week, sharing her thoughts on its purpose and the many mixed emotions it stirs among school counselors. Steph addresses various reactions from excitement to frustration and offers simple s
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