Bästa School Counselors podcaster (2025)

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Why Some Students Only Show Up When School Counselors Are Trying to Leave 18:42

6d ago18:42

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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 …

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What School Counselors Miss About the Hoodie Kids 25:03

20d ago25:03

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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…

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Are TikTok Dances Actually School Counseling Signals? 18:48

27d ago18:48

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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 connec…

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The Hallway’s Got Rizz... Can School Counselors Hear What It’s Saying? 12:49

1M ago12:49

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“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, …

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The Hidden Skill That Makes School Counselors Untouchable 20:05

1M ago20:05

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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 actua…

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No More Pizza Parties! The Real Way School Counselors Can Fix Attendance 22:57

2M ago22:57

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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 wh…

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The School Counseling Rollercoaster: 3 Secrets Every Counselor Should Know 27:02

2M ago27:02

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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 san…

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Defiance vs. Dysregulation: The Split-Second Call That Changes Everything 31:25

2M ago31:25

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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, mat…

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GRADED: Behavior Intervention 21:28

2M ago21:28

21:28

⭐️ 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…

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GRADED: PBIS- Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports 21:43

3M ago21:43

21:43

⭐️ 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 thi…

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GRADED: Calm Corners 22:27

3M ago22:27

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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 …

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GRADED: School Counseling Advocacy 25:13

3M ago25:13

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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 …

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GRADED Recap: The Best & Worst of School Counseling 33:29

3M ago33:29

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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…

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GRADED: Confidentiality 22:46

4M ago22:46

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"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 migh…

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GRADED: Minute Meetings 29:54

4M ago29:54

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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 P…

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GRADED: Check In, Check Out 16:18

4M ago16:18

16:18

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 t…

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GRADED: Small Group Counseling 21:36

4M ago21:36

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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 effective The real reason group work is overused How to spot a pretty curriculum with zero impact Plus, a student story that stopped me in my tracks. If you’ve ever run a group just to prove you’re doing…

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GRADED: Use-of-Time Data 20:14

5M ago20:14

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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 …

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GRADED: Needs Assessments 21:50

5M ago21:50

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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…

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GRADED: Short-Term Counseling 11:43

5M ago11:43

11:43

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…

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GRADED: The ASCA National Model 34:23

5M ago34:23

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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 counsel…

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Inside the Mind of an Undeniable School Counselor 17:04

6M ago17:04

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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 anoth…

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Should School Counselors Get Their LPC? 22:31

6M ago22:31

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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 t…

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Why School Counselors Feel Like They’re Failing (Even When They’re Not) 17:10

6M ago17:10

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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, wh…

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It’s Summer! So Why Can’t School Counselors Actually Relax? 18:13

6M ago18:13

18:13

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 ex…

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How School Counseling’s Best Intentions Turned Against Us 20:10

6M ago20:10

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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 th…

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Why Some School Counselors Get Ignored and Others Don’t 22:18

7M ago22:18

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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 e…

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5 School Counseling Mistakes That’ll Bite You in August 25:32

7M ago25:32

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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 tu…

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Should I Quit My School Counseling Job? 30:11

7M ago30:11

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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 ha…

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When You Love School Counseling But Hate How It Feels 30:11

7M ago30:11

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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 cou…

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The Three Types of School Counselors: Which One Are You? 25:57

8M ago25:57

25:57

⭐️ 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!…

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When Behavior Intervention Just Feels... Wrong 28:57

8M ago28:57

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⭐️ 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 …

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Behavior Plans, Explained 24:44

8M ago24:44

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⭐️ 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’…

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What Schools Get Wrong About ADHD 20:37

8M ago20:37

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⭐️ 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-…

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Beyond the Behavior Bouncer 14:21

8M ago14:21

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⭐️ 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.…

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The Behavior Problem School Counselors Aren't Supposed to Talk About 24:57

9M ago24:57

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⭐️ 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 …

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Do Social Stories Really Work? 25:46

9M ago25:46

25:46

⭐️ 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…

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Bullying or Just Drama? The School Counselor’s Guide to Getting It Right 23:27

9M ago23:27

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➡️ 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 disa…

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Relational Aggression and Bullying 21:41

9M ago21:41

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"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 a…

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How to Handle Student Behavior Like a Pro 23:25

10M ago23:25

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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 …

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The Fat-Free Fix That’s Failing School Counselors 22:25

10M ago22:25

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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 craz…

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How to Make Your School Feel Less Toxic (No Admin Approval Needed) 18:11

10M ago18:11

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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 wh…

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School Counselors Deserve Better! The Advocacy Problem No One Admits 26:59

10M ago26:59

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*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 late…

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Mastering Caseloads in School Counseling 27:20

11M ago27:20

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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…

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A Realistic Approach to National School Counseling Week 30:31

11M ago30:31

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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…

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Stop Using AI Like This: What Every Counselor Should Know 31:35

11M ago31:35

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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 continues exploring how artificial intelligence is influencing school counseling. She unpacks the risks of depending too much on AI-generated tools and stresses the need for strong professional judgment to eva…

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A.I. and School Counseling 22:23

11M ago22:23

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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 of the School for School Counselors podcast, host Steph Johnson addresses the growing trend of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in school counseling. Steph shares her concerns about the premature adoption of AI tools…

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What I'm Using Most in My School Counseling Office These Days 22:08

12M ago22:08

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*Join the School for School Counselors Mastermind today to become the school counselor you were meant to be.* This episode surveys some of the things I'm using most in my school counseling office right now to promote connection, self-awareness, and emotional well-being. 00:00 Welcome Back! 00:29 Holiday Reflections and New Year Goals 02:49 Preparin…

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One Big Reason Behavior Charts Fail (And What You Can Do Instead) 32:18

12M ago32:18

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*Join the School for School Counselors Mastermind today to become the school counselor you were meant to be.* Have you ever worked with a student labeled as “ODD” and felt like nothing you tried was working? In this episode, I’m revisiting one of our most talked-about topics: oppositional defiant behaviors in schools. But instead of focusing on the…

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Prep NOW for a Stress-Less Spring Semester 20:08

1y ago20:08

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*Join the School for School Counselors Mastermind today for the techniques, support, and confidence you need to handle whatever this semester throws your way.* In this episode of the School for School Counselors podcast, host Steph Johnson addresses the common issue of school counselors feeling unprepared, whether broadly from grad school or specif…

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