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Trust us- don't skip this one just because you don't do small groups.  Whether you run small groups or not, we promise this is worth the listen!  Sarah Flier is full of wisdom and school counseling knowledge.  She shares so much information on school counseling that it's easy to see why she was one of the finalists for the National School Counselor of the Year!  

Parent involvement is much different for many of our families than it was a decade ago.  Dr. Debbie Grant, a former school counselor and current professor at the University of West Alabama, is a bridge builder when it comes to helping parents see the importance of being present.  Listen to this podcast episode as she shares rubber meets the road strategies she used to truly change the ou...

This episode was like a party!  We are joined by several new and old school counseling friends from across the nation.  Listen in as we answer questions from YOU, our listeners!  We're talking about advocacy, National School Counseling Week, measuring student progress, heavy caseloads, and more!  If you didn't join us on this episode, make sure you don't miss the next one! &nbs...

We love when people combine what they're passionate about with their school counseling role.  That's exactly what Dr. Ryan Reese has done with nature and school counseling.  In this episode he shares some of his findings about the benefits of exposing students to various elements of nature.  He also shares "rubber meets the road" tips that our listeners have come to expect and love...

School counseling advocacy is so important.  We are responsible for spreading the word about the work that we do in order to break down walls and inaccurate mindsets about the job that we do.  Daniel Birdsong, the president of the Alabama School Counseling Association, shares some of the findings of his dissertation based on school counseling advocacy.  This is an episode you will w...

In this episode, our new best friend, Laura Douglas, shares the old school counseling rules vs. the new school counseling rules based on the principles shared in the book, Wolfpack, by Abby Wambach.  We believe this is one of the most important episodes you can listen to.  Share it with a school counseling friend! Get in touch with Laura at laurad42@gmail.com.

We are not fans of making resolutions for the new year.  We hate the thought of setting ourselves up for failure.  In this episode we talk about areas we want to focus on as school counselors using the principles outlined in the book by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, The Deepest Well .  Instead of setting unrealistic goals, we want to focus on improving by 1% each day.  Listen in as...

These will either be the worst tips or the best tips you've ever heard for making the most of the holiday season.  We know that this time of year can bring up a lot of emotions.  We have them, too!  In this episode we are adding to some of the Mayo Clinic's top tips for making the most of the holiday season.  One thing is guaranteed: you will have a smile on your face as you li...

Have you noticed a shift in student behaviors?  You're not alone!  Joy Winchester joins us in this episode to explain why our students seem different these days, and how we can manage those different behaviors we are seeing.  She is always a wealth of information as she talks about strategies to use with students and teachers, the beauty of neuroplasticity, and more!  This may...

One of the most difficult battles we have to face as school counselors is combatting what our students see and do online.  From cyberbullying to Tick Tock challenges, it feels nearly impossible to stay on top of all of the online threats.  In this episode Titania Jordan from Bark shares Rubber Meets the Road tips that parents and school personnel can do to keep our students safe online....

It seems like school counselors (and educators, in general) are experiencing burnout at an alarming rate.  In this episode we are sharing three rubber meets the road tips to avoid burnout or to come out of burnout if you're finding yourself stuck.  Plus we announce who the Alabama Elementary School Counselor of the Year is... Spoiler alert: It's Kim!!!

After spending entirely too long at Indiana University getting her degree in both painting and art education, Cassie Stephens did her student teaching in the magical land of Ireland. While she was away, her parents, fully aware of her slacker ways, sent out 52 art teacherin’ job applications to such far away places as Alaska. One such place that called her for an interview was Nashville, Tennessee...

In this episode we are discussing your burning school counseling questions.  We will talk about girl drama, sticky situations with administrators, tough Child Protective Services issues, and more!  Plus, you know we will have a few laughs along the way.  Listen and then do us a favor and rate and review this episode.

Hasan Davis will share his experience of often interrupted transitions through education, justice, and social support systems. Throughout Hasan's journey outliers and resistors found ways to engage, encourage and empower him. With the support of these "Hope Dealers", Hasan transcended his mounting list of "failures" to become an advocate for himself and eventually a champion for others. Through st...

It is staggering to think about human trafficking happening in our country; however, the reality is that students in big cities AND rural communities are victims of human trafficking.  Christian Stanley and his wife, Rachel, work with victims of human trafficking in the US. In this episode Christian shares stories about how his team has searched for missing children.  He also shares abou...

Sandy Austin is a legend among school counselors.  In this episode she talks about all of the programs she is involved in and how they directly benefit school counselors and our students.  Her B.I.O.N.I.C. program has been an answer to the bullying crisis that has impacted so many of our students.  She describes how the program has brought schools and communities closer together. &n...

Have you ever thought about completing the RAMP application process?  In this episode we are barely scratching the surface of what we learned while going through the RAMP steps.  You may learn a few things that can help you, or you may learn what NOT to do!  Either way, we hope this episode helps you get your head in the RAMP game!

"Student Voice" is a phrase we are hearing more and more.  James Layman, the director of the Association of Washington Student Leaders, defines "student voice" for us and explains why it is so valuable in our schools.  James gives us the 4 C's of student voice, and tells us how to listen to what students are really saying.  This is an episode you will want to share with your adminis...

Everyone loves rubber meets the road techniques, especially at the beginning of the year when each day feels like a whirlwind.  We're sharing some of the trends we're already seeing and how we're meeting those needs.  We also give our best shot at answering YOUR questions.  Don't forget to rate our podcast!  

It's back to school time, and we've had lots of questions come our way!  In this episode we are tackling some of those questions as we get back in the swing of things.  Learn about how to arrange your schedule, how soon to start small groups, how to conduct teacher trainings/parent trainings, meet the counselor lessons, and what to do with challenging behaviors right off the bat. We hope...

In this new segment we are asking you to think about ordinary things in different ways with a school counseling twist.  We are starting with Google products, and all of the ways these programs could save you time, make you successful, and position you as the leader you are!

Minute Meetings is one of our all-time most requested speaking topics.  In this episode we are talking about the minute meeting basics.  We answer the question of how we organize our student information and answers.  We also talk about how to make this work for all grade levels.  We are also answering the question of "Why" we recommend minute meetings and then what we do with t...

In this episode Kim and Laura share a few of their favorite school counseling hacks from their ASCA 22 session in Austin, Texas.  

As educators we work with "at-risk" students every day.  In this episode Joe Henershott helps us shift our view of these students from "at-risk" to wounded.  How should we care for wounded people and should it be a different "treatment plan" than for our at-risk students?  This episode explains why these terms aren't necessarily interchangeable, and it may shed some light on why edu...

We know that not everyone is interviewing for a new school counseling job, but we do believe that this episode is full of great reminders for running an effective school counseling program.  And we guarantee that approximately 99% of you will laugh several times throughout the episode.  We also cover the importance of advocating for our role as school counselors especially as  schoo...