Counselor Accents
161 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 77 ratingsA school counseling podcast for school counselors! Join us as we share practical tips for school counselors, social emotional learning strategies, and technology that will enhance your counseling program. We are 2 school counselors who love our jobs, and we happen to have southern accents, bless our hearts.
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Ending Your School Counseling Year on a High Note
May 08, 2024 02:10 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this episode we are sharing 5 tips to help you finish your school counseling year strong. These 5 tips are also a great way to ensure that you start your school counseling year by "plowing your first row straight." We talk a little about data, organization, evaluations, and some topics that we really don't even want to put in writing! 🤣 🐉 iykyk Growing Your Program for School Counselors Book Growing Your Program for School Counselors Course
School Counselors and the Responsibility of Voice
April 29, 2024 01:26 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBIn this episode we will be talking about our recent New York City adventure. We are also sharing the responsibility we have as school counselors to share the voice of our students, who are the most marginalized and vulnerable members of society. Some of our discussion includes training teachers to understand student voice. In our course, Growing Your Program, we share the specifics of how we train teachers to understand the story that our students have. Join the Waitlist for Our Course
Twenty-Five Years Later: A School Counselor Reflects on Columbine
April 16, 2024 14:08 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBSandy Austin answered the call to help victims and families on the day of the Columbine school shooting 25 years ago. In this episode she shares her story and the inspiration behind her B.I.O.N.I.C. program. Check it out and start changing your school's culture today! Click here to check out B.I.O.N.I.C.
Stress Contagion and School Counselors
March 24, 2024 03:45 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBStress contagion may be a new term to you, but it refers to the phenomenon where individuals within a group or social network can "catch" or be influenced by the stress levels of others around them. And whether it's your first or your fifty-first year in a school, please let us remind you that 'tis the season for stress! Understanding the relationship between stress contagion and school counselors is important, and we have some strategies to help you keep that stress contagion from spreading...
The School Counselor's Role in Helping Students Transition to the Next Grade Level
February 27, 2024 21:20 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBSchool counseling means sharing in rites of passage for our students. Moving to the next grade is one of those! In this episode we're sharing a few rubber meets the road things you can get started on now to make transitioning to the next grade level go smoothly for your students and teachers!
School-Wide Test Taking Tips for School Counselors and Building Test Coordinators
February 19, 2024 01:57 - 38 minutes - 35 MBWhether you're the building test coordinator or not, this episode is full of school-wide tips that everyone can benefit from! We are sharing 7 of our best tips plus a few extra "rubber meets the road" strategies. We haven't met anyone who loves standardized testing season, but in most states it is a requirement. This episode may help bring some calm to the chaos that surrounds the testing season. Growing Your Program Wait List Attack the Test Lesson Bee Ready Test Taking Lesson Train Yo...
Too Many School Counseling Tasks and Not Enough Time!
February 12, 2024 02:41 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBTis the season for so many school counseling tasks! Then again, when ISN'T the season for so many school counseling tasks?! When there are too many school counseling tasks and not enough time, we might start to feel hopelessness, anger, bitterness, frustration, and burn out. We believe we have 5 ways to avoid these pitfalls. Listen for a few strategies that just might help you avoid burn out this season!
More Behavior Strategies for School Counselors to Use
February 06, 2024 04:11 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBWe recorded this episode on the go, literally! But with the need for behavior strategies at an all-time high, we felt like it was imperative to bring this episode to you! In this episode you'll get to hear from not one, not two, but three behavior experts! These guests will bring powerful strategies and practical applications that you can help teachers implement in the classroom. These are 3 of the speakers we will be having at our upcoming Behavior Detour Conference. Sign up now by clickin...
Behavior Tips for School Counselors from the School Counselor Coach
January 28, 2024 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBSchool counselors are often one of the first people contacted when a student is displaying challenging behaviors. With behaviors being a main challenge right now for a lot of counselors, Monique Young has developed her services by intentionally improving social skills through individual and small group counseling. In this episode Monique gives listeners ideas of what behavior challenges can be addressed through school counseling services. Follow Monique! @TheSchoolCounselorCoach on Instag...
Raising the Tough Kid As a School Counselor
January 17, 2024 00:13 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBIt can be difficult to have all the answers as a school counselor while raising the tough kid at home. In this episode Carey Hughes shares ways that she managed to advocate for her own child while serving the students at her school. She has found that her experience has given her even more compassion for the families of her students. Join our Behavior Detour Conference! Book Recommendations: The Highly Sensitive Child The Explosive Child
5+ Ideas for National School Counseling Week
January 10, 2024 00:41 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBNational School Counseling Week is such an important week for school counselors. We're sharing five (or more) ideas on ways you can spread the word and "humble brag" about your school counseling program during National School Counseling Week 2024. Just a word of caution: it's not about receiving gifts during National School Counseling Week. It's about advocating for your program.
Tapped Out- Emotional Freedom Techniques with Kathleen Weber
December 31, 2023 15:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBAs school counselors, we often try to find the underlying issue/s behind unwanted behaviors in hopes that addressing those needs will deliver a different outcome. Even with this knowledge, however, we might still struggle to effect change. At their core, unwanted behaviors are a result of a dysregulated nervous system. In this episode Kathleen Weber explains what Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) are and how EFT can be used in and out of the classroom to support nervous system regulation f...
Counseling Solutions Using Everyday Items
December 18, 2023 01:05 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBWe have been big fans of Brent Cosby for years. In this episode he shares practical ways to use everyday objects to help with most situations that walk through your counseling door. Listen to this episode and we can almost guarantee you will be a big fan of Brent Cosby, too! Sign up here for our Behavior Detour Conference A link to our book, Growing Your Program for School Counselors. Here's our new book, Hi Gene!
Trauma Informed with Michael McKnight
November 20, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBWe're revisiting an oldie but goodie! We recorded this episode 3 years ago, but it is so relevant for what we're experiencing in education today! In this episode Michael McKnight explains what ACE stands for, how to explain them to staff members, and the power of one caring adult. This is one of those episodes we believe should be shared with ALL educators. Eyes Are Never Quiet Book Unwritten Book Sign up to receive a portion of ticket sales to the Behavior Detour Conference
Help, I'm Drowning! Apps and Technology to Help You Work Smarter Not Harder
November 14, 2023 03:39 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MBAnybody else feel like you're drowning? We want to help you by suggesting some apps and technology that can help you work smarter not harder! Listen as we share about 12 different tools that we've either used or plan to use to help us from day to day as school counselors. We're curious- what apps help you each day?
Kim's Fall Break Adventure AND Info About Our Behavior Conference
November 08, 2023 11:11 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBWe felt like taking a quick break from talking about school counseling strategies and wanted to share a story about Kim's near brush with who knows what during fall break! Kim has a flair for exaggeration, but something tells me this story is accurate! Listen as she takes us on a journey! We also take a few minutes in this episode to talk about our upcoming behavior conference! We are consistently asked about how to manage behaviors, and how to support teachers in managing behaviors. We a...
Everyone Has a Story- Before, During, and After a Personal Tragedy
October 23, 2023 02:52 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBIn this episode, Nour shares her personal story of what happened to her family when she was in high school. From the outside looking in, things seemed perfect. Nour was a good student with no behavior issues. She blended in with the other students at her school. Right after her graduation, an unfathomable tragedy happened right in front of her. As always, we hope you listen to this and think of ways to reach your students who might be living through traumatic situations at home. Submit a...
What Would You Do If...
October 08, 2023 14:21 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBAs a school counselor have you ever found yourself in a situation where you wonder what you should do? For example, if you switched schools and realized day to day life is different from what was covered in your interview, what would you do? Or if you are asked to present to the staff, what would you talk about? In this episode we are answering some of the questions you've asked us! Listen in as we discuss attendance incentives, questioning your new school placement, and more! It is n...
Shine a Light on Your School Counseling Program- Marketing Your Program with Sweety Patel
October 01, 2023 22:09 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode Sweety Patel shares some of the highlights from her article for the ASCA magazine where she talked about the importance of marketing your school counseling program. Marketing your program is vital so that others know about the great things that you are doing in your school and community! She focuses specifically on using social media to reach the community. We hope you are inspired to shine a light on your program after listening to this episode!
School Counseling Amazon Must-Haves
September 18, 2023 04:04 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this episode we are sharing the school counseling must-haves we have found on Amazon. We believe these items will help you with organization, small groups, whole groups, or individual sessions. Let us know what your favorite Amazon purchase of the year has been! Plus listen until the end for an exclusive interview with Ellie Blair, Laura's younger daughter. She has a story to tell about some playground trauma. You don't want to miss it! Growing Your Program for School Counselors Menu H...
Everyone Has a Story- A Story of Childhood Trauma
September 04, 2023 15:51 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBIn this episode Holly Wilcox shares the story of her childhood, one full of multiple adverse childhood experiences or ACEs. You will be gripped by her ability to overcome, forgive, and use her experiences to help others. Holly paints the picture of some of our students who might be living through the nightmare of abuse. She reminds us that these students don't always fit the mold of what we look for. She also shares practical tips we can use when helping some of our students. Adult Chil...
The How and Why of Play Therapy at All Age Levels
August 28, 2023 13:32 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning” — Fred Rogers In this episode Fondra Magee (a current school counselor in Washington, school based registered play therapist, and member of the Washington State Play Therapy Association Board of Directors) leads us through all of our burning questions about using play therapy in schools. She explains how we can use it without crossing the therapy boundary, why it makes sense...
Teaching Teachers About Trauma
August 16, 2023 16:21 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBWe believe it is important that teachers know the role of the school counselor, but as behaviors are changing, our message and training should change too. In this episode we are sharing why teachers need to be trauma informed, and we are also giving rubber meets the road training points to include when you talk to your faculty. And of course we have some laughs along the way.
The Importance of Collaborating Across All Grade Levels
August 06, 2023 05:01 - 50 minutes - 46 MBLauren Tingle from Counselor Clique collaborates with us in this episode, which is all about... Collaboration! Find out why it is important for elementary counselors to know what secondary counselors are focusing on, and how secondary counselors can help elementary counselors with some of their initiatives. We hope you get some practical, rubber meets the road ideas on how to start these conversations. Maybe this episode will spark conversations across your school system! Here is a link to...
Everyone Has a Story: The Devastating Effects of a Sextortion Scam
July 30, 2023 11:54 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBThis episode will be difficult to listen to, but absolutely necessary. In this episode we talk with Brian Montgomery, a father of four from Mississippi. He shares how a sextortion scam changed his family within a matter of hours. There were none of the warning signs that we have all been educated to look for. We hope that all educators, parents, aunts, uncles, guardians and concerned citizens will be informed and inspired to take action to prevent another devastating loss. National Cent...
Our Summer Reading (Watch or Listen) List
July 23, 2023 14:35 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBWhen we finally have a little down time to sit back and enjoy a good book, podcast, or TV show, it can be frustrating if we don't know what to read, watch, or listen to! In this episode we're giving you our school counselor summer reading list. We've included a mix of nonfiction, fiction, plus OUR book Growing Your Program for School Counselors that was just recently released. Start compiling your list today and let us know whose list you like better, Laura's or Kim's!
Live from the ASCA Conference!
July 18, 2023 04:49 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBWe've got a few funny stories for you from our experience at ASCA this year! Listen in as we talk about the RAMP dinner. What do a strawberry, a pecan, and a toenail all have in common? Listen in and find out! Here is a link with your special offer already applied! Share it with a friend!
Part 2: Adding Creativity to Your School Counseling Program
July 03, 2023 05:40 - 30 minutes - 21.4 MBThis is part 2 of how to add creativity to your school counseling program. In this episode we share several rubber meets the road tips, as well as some stories, and of course some laughs. We truly believe that finding that creativity and tapping into what you're passionate about can be a game changer for your upcoming school year.
Adding Creativity to Your School Counseling Program
June 20, 2023 04:46 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBWe believe that this time of year is the perfect time to reflect and think about what worked this year, and what improvements can be made for the upcoming year. In this episode we give several rubber meets the road tips on how to add creativity to your school counseling program, and why we think it's important. There are so many tips and discussions about each tip, we decided to make this 2 episodes. Enjoy the first half this week and the second half next week.
Marketing, Minute Meetings, and More with Dr. Danielle Schultz
June 13, 2023 04:40 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBDr. Danielle Schultz is a treasure trove of ideas and information. Our brains were in constant planning mode when we finished this episode. Listen in as she gives us the ideas behind minute meetings, how she has made them work over the years, and how she uses the information. We also pick her brain about how she markets her school counseling program and why it's important. We guarantee you will come away from this episode with a few new ideas on how to take your school counseling program t...
Interviewing the Interviewer
June 07, 2023 02:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBYou may be tempted to skip this episode if you are snug and content in your current role; however, we would encourage you to give it a listen anyway! The idea behind this episode is to help those of you who are searching for jobs to interview the interviewer. Ask questions to make sure the school will be a good fit for you. If you aren't able to be selective, at least the answers you get from these questions will help you know what to expect on your first day. It is always good to ask ques...
What to Do When You Feel Like Quitting
April 17, 2023 02:33 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBWe have heard from so many of you how you are struggling with the decision to continue in your role or look for a change. As two school counselors who are in the trenches with you, we certainly agree that this year (and the past few years) have been like none other. In this episode we talk about how to determine whether it's time to walk away, change schools, change school levels, or just take a nap. We hope that this conversation helps you as you navigate what could possibly be a life-alte...
Everybody Has a Story- The Why Behind the Behavior
April 03, 2023 21:51 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBSteve Simpson, a New York media veteran and nationally recognized, award-winning child advocate, shares his personal story. As he does, he points out some of the reasons for the behaviors we see in our students. At a time when educators are wondering how to handle the behavior issues they are seeing, Steve's story and solutions are very needed. As you listen to this episode, we are certain that you will be thinking of students you've encountered over the years. Perhaps Steve's story will s...
Behavior Strategies with Amie Dean the Behavior Queen
March 21, 2023 22:27 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBThis may be our most needed podcast yet! Amie Dean, the Behavior Queen is sharing timely, quick, and easy strategies to use with various student behaviors. As school counselors we are often viewed as the specialists on student behavior; however, the behaviors we have witnessed and heard about in recent years have escalated quickly. This will be an episode you will want to listen to multiple times in order to grasp the rubber meets the road practical tips that Amie shares with us.
School Counseling Leadership with Matthew McClain
March 13, 2023 03:36 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBWe have said it before, and we will no doubt say it again- school counselors are leaders. ASCA tells us this. You are a leader in your school, community, and even nation! Matthew McClain, Executive Director of the Colorado School Counselor Association, drives home the reason why this is so important. He explains how he got started in school counseling leadership, and what a difference it has made in his career! Listen in as he shares practical, rubber meets the road tips that will help ...
The Reasons for the Increase in Educator Burnout
February 20, 2023 04:04 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this episode we talk about the drastic rise in educator burnout. We are tackling the reasons why educators are walking away from the profession at an alarming rate. We will be doing another episode soon on school counselor burnout. If you haven't already, go comment on our Instagram or Facebook post on this topic. This episode is coming at you straight from the Dayton, Ohio airport!
Data Driven Small Groups
February 14, 2023 04:11 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBTrust 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!
Raised by Wolves- Building a Bridge for Parent Relationships
February 06, 2023 16:40 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBParent 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 outcome for many of her students. Contact Dr. Grant- [email protected] Our course, The First 20 Days
Our First Ever Live Podcast with YOUR Questions
January 30, 2023 01:40 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBThis 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! We'd like to give a shout out to our guest stars from all across the nation who joined us on this episode. You all MAD...
Bringing Nature into School Counseling
January 23, 2023 04:16 - 50 minutes - 46 MBWe 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 from our guests. Let this episode inspire you to start bringing some of the outside inside! Let us know what ...
School Counseling Advocacy- The Why and How with Daniel Birdsong
January 17, 2023 00:43 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBSchool 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 want to listen to multiple times. We would also recommend sharing it with your administrator and counseling sup...
Wolfpack School Counseling
January 08, 2023 19:56 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBIn 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 [email protected].
School Counselor Goals for the New Year
January 02, 2023 17:37 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBWe 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 we share our thoughts on what we would like to accomplish this year. What are some goals or areas you want to focus ...
Tips for Making the Most of the Holiday Season
December 20, 2022 03:31 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBThese 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 listen to us share these tips!
Managing Tough Behaviors Part 2
December 05, 2022 04:47 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBHave 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 be one of those episodes you want to share with your staff!
Solutions for Online Dangers
November 15, 2022 02:09 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBOne 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. Titania is the Chief Parenting Officer at Bark Technologies and the author of Parenting in a Tech World. ...
How to Avoid Burnout AND the Alabama School Counselor of the Year
November 07, 2022 00:01 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBIt 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!!!
Classroom Management and SO MUCH MORE with Cassie Stephens
October 25, 2022 09:58 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBAfter 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. On a whim, she loaded up her jean-jumpers, resume and chain-smoking grandma to made the trip t...
School Counseling Questions and Answers
October 16, 2022 22:56 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBIn 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.
From Juvenile Delinquent to Juris Doctor- Hasan Davis
October 10, 2022 11:38 - 1 hour - 67 MBHasan 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 story and spoken word, Hasan will share how his champions (Hope Dealers) helped him complete the "...