Circular Firing Squad

How many times a day do you respond to emails, how do you set boundaries with an unreasonable student, and what would you do with unlimited resources for retirement, are some of the questions on this episode of circular firing squad. Eric 1:55 What would you do when you retire, given unlimited resources? Jenn 8:08 How many times a day do you respond to work emails? Elliott 17:13 How do you set bou...

The squad takes on ChatGPT, an ad campaign for counseling, and your preference for fall or spring terms. These are some of the questions on this episode of the circular firing squad. Marty - 4:08 What is your take on ChatGPT? Stephanie - 15:12 How connected are you to major entertainment events (Super Bowl, Oscars, etc.)? Has this changed throughout your life? Gina - 21:33 Do you prefer the fall o...

What are you cynical about in higher education, are students more eager to criticize, and what job benefit would let you know your employer is serious about keeping you? These are some of the questions on this episode of Circular Firing Squad. Marty - 1:18 What are you cynical about concerning higher education? Jenn - 11:37 Outside of the typical benefits academic institutions tend to offer, what...

An audience joins the Circular Firing Squad to answer, is “trauma-informed” overused, what is a misunderstood counseling theory, and what is your favorite Halloween costume? Marty - 2:45 Are there “Sunday Drivers”? Marty - 5:22 Is trauma-informed an overused term? Halis - 11:00 What do you do to create cognitive dissonance in your students? Mykka - 19:36 Does constructivist teaching affect licensu...

Do counselors need to be politically aware, how do you address professional email etiquette, and what scents do you find comforting are some of the questions on this episode of Circular Firing Squad Jenn 1:28 Do counselors need to be politically aware? Eric 11:16 What smells/scents remind you of something comforting? Gina 20:50 How do you address professional email etiquette with students? Stephan...

What do you look for when admitting new students, how do you deal with organizational change, and when does the holiday season start are some of the questions on this episode of Circular Firing Squad. Jenn - 1:55 When does the holiday season start? Gina - 10:45 What do you look for when admitting new students? Stephanie - 20:08 Have you noticed songs that defined your youth being used in commercia...

Is scholarship moving forward or a hostage to fads, when did you start feeling welcomed in the profession, and an activity or hobby you would win a gold medal are some of the questions in this episode of Circular Firing Squad. Stephanie - 1:24 When did you start feeling welcomed by the profession (feeling you belonged), at least somewhat? Marty - 12:01 It's conference season!!! What was the worst...

How honest are you with students in the classroom, how long will you wait for late, and the good and bad of coming back from COVID teaching are some of the questions on this episode of Circular Firing Squad. Jenn 1:55 “When life gives you lemons…” Gina 5:21 How honest are you with students in the classroom? Stephanie 11:42 How long is it acceptable for somebody to be late? Marty 17:41 What are the...

How attracted are you to the "marginalia" of counseling, the unique professional development you ever were a part of, and summer foods you will miss this winter? These are a few of the questions posed in this episode of the circular firing squad.

How do you go about updating your curriculum, do you confirm students are ready for each class, and your best surprise party are topics on this episode of Circular Firing Squad.

What resources would be most helpful for new graduates, one of the most fun days you’ve had in the classroom, and summing up humanity in three words are some of the questions posed in this episode of Circular Firing Squad. Marty - 1:15 How do you handle your work when you have a heavy emotional/medical burden outside of work? Gina - 11:45 Sum up humanity in three words? Eric - 16:38 What resources...

The funniest thing you’ve ever read in a textbook, the most challenging student disposition to remediate, and what your birthday celebration looks like are a few of the questions in this episode of Circular Firing Squad. Gina - 4:33 What does your birthday celebration/tradition look like? Has it changed over time? Stephanie - 13:03 What’s the funniest thing you’ve ever read in a textbook? Elliott...

Our first ‘live’ show with questions from audience members Kevin, Gary, Don, and Lisa, along with the squad regulars. What do you think of the term therapist as it applies to counselors, what titles do you prefer in your role as counselor and counselor educator, and do you have any strange animal fears are some of the questions in this episode. Marty - 1:30 If you could live forever, would you? an...

What is your most gratifying part of the dissertation writing process, how do you set boundaries at work, and have you ever returned something to the grocery store are some of the questions for this episode of Circular Firing Squad. Gina - 1:00 What is/was your favorite or most gratifying part of the dissertation writing process?   Marty - 8:53 Do you treat yourself for a job well done? and h...

How do you teach students about burnout and vicarious trauma, does the way you grade depend on your mood, and how would you do playing dystopian games are some of the questions for this episode of Circular Firing Squad Jenn - 1:07 How do you teach students/clients about burnout, vicarious trauma, and compassion fatigue Gina - 11:52 Does the way you grade/evaluate depend on your mood? How do you ad...

Do you try new things in the classroom, how many conference sessions do you attend, and your favorite Halloween costume are some of the questions for this episode of Circular Firing Squad Sorry about my microphone room echo in this show. I missed it when recording. - Marty Marty - 00:50 If you could teach any course, on any subject, what would you like to teach? (irrespective of if it is in your c...

How many hours a week do you typically work, keeping students engaged in longer classes, and what makes a movie "good" are some of the questions on this episode of Circular Firing Squad Eric What is your favorite flaw in a favorite person of yours? - 1:05 Gina How do you engage students in a long night class? - 11:15 Stephanie What makes a movie “good”? - 22:02 Elliott If you had the resources to...

What faculty don't understand about students, how this fall semester was different, and your 'go to' impersonations are some of the questions in this episode of Circular Firing Squad Marty 1:25 What do you think faculty don’t understand about students? Stephanie 8:00 What will be our greatest critique of society in 50 years? Jenn 14:12 How does this fall semester feel the same and/or different tha...

What is your ambition to take on academic leadership roles, your experience working with friends, and the most inappropriate place you’ve fallen asleep are some of the questions in this episode of Circular Firing Squad. Eric @ 1:08 Do you have any ambitions to take on a leadership role like a Dean in the future?  What would drive you to do this or not? Stephanie @ 7:55 How have your experienc...

What are your return to school traditions or habits, how do you do new course preps, and a movie or show that is your guilty pleasure, are some of the questions in this episode of Circular Firing Squad Eric @ 1:36 What are your return to school traditions or habits? Stephanie @ 8:19 Is there someone in your neighborhood that is just the “_______ person"? Gina @ 20:27 How do you do new course preps...

How does your teaching change in the summer, do you ever review counseling theories, and what movie would you like to see remade are some of the questions on this episode of Circular Firing Squad Stephanie at 2:19 As counselor educators, do you ever have to go back and review theories, or do you know them so well by now you don’t have to? How much review of the “basics” do you do, if any? Elliott...

Your idea of a 'good student', your experience of career counselors, and what your 15-year old self imagined what you would be doing as an adult are a few of the questions posed on this episode of Circular Firing Squad Stephanie - 4:00 Has your idea of a “good student” changed since you became a faculty member? Eric - 12:10 What was the last thing to make you laugh unexpectedly? Jenn - 21:03 What...

The show ends Season 1 with the regular squad being replaced with their doppelgängers, who discuss the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given, does being close to a counselor change the way you relate to people, and the TV show you would like to be a part of on this episode the Circular Firing Squad. Nikki Perry (Eric’s wife) 1:24 What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? Gabrie...

The biggest mistake academics make in their career, the most challenging feedback for a supervisee, and your go-to, all day, sipping drink are some of the questions for this episode of Circular Firing Squad Jenn @ 4:20 What is the most challenging feedback to give supervisees during clinical supervision? Gina @ 12:58 Do you like a specific tea or coffee or something else to sip through out the day...

Your least favorite therapist line or saying, the theory that you experience the most values dissonance, and your go-to self care snack are some of the questions for this episode of Circular Firing Squad. Gina 4:03 What’s your least favorite therapist line or saying? Elliott 9:10 Do you think our society is collectively losing its “mind?” Why or why not? Stephanie 16:00 What theory do you experien...